Verso KC720-220, Руководство пользователя

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Intended Use of Your Bicycle
No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. There are many types of bicycles and
many variations within each type. There are many types of mountain, road, racing, hybrid, touring,
cyclocross, tandem and folding bicycles.
There are also bicycles that mix features. For example, there are road/racing bikes with triple
cranks. These bikes have the low gearing of a touring bike, the quick handling of a racing bike,
but are not well suited for carrying heavy loads on a tour. For that purpose you want a touring
bike.
Within each type of bicycle, one can optimize for certain purposes. Visit you local bicycle shop
and find someone with expertise in the area that interests you. Do your homework. Seemingly
small changes such as the choice of tires can improve or diminish the performance of a bicycle
for certain purposes.
The following pages will outline the intended uses of various types of bikes.
Industry usage conditions are generalized and evolving. Consult your local dealer about how you
intend to use your bike.
High-Performance Road
Condition 1
Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not
lose ground contact.
Intended To be ridden on paved roads only.
Not Intended For off-road, cyclocross, or touring with racks or panniers.
Trade Off Material use is optimized to deliver both light weight and specific
performance. You must understand that 1) these types of bikes are
intended to give an aggressive racer or competitive cyclist a performance
advantage over a relatively short product life, 2) a less aggressive rider will
enjoy longer frame life, 3) you are choosing light weight (shorter frame life) over more frame
weight and longer frame life, 4) you are choosing light weight over more dent resistant or rugged
frames that weigh more. All frames that are very light need frequent inspection. These frames
are likely to be damaged or broken in a crash. They are not designed to take abuse or be a
rugged workhorse.
WARNING
: Understand your bike and its intended use. Choosing the wrong bicycle
for your purpose can be hazardous. Using your bike the wrong way is dangerous.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
Rider Luggage* Total
Lbs./kg Lbs./kg Lbs./kg
275/125 10/4.5 285/129
* Seat Bag / Handlebar Bag Only
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