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Appendix A
Intended usage of your bicycle
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.
No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your dealer can help you pick the "right tool for the job" and help you understand its
limitations. There are many types of bicycles and many variations within each type. There are many types of mountain, road, racing,
hybrid, touring, cyclocross and tandem 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 of type of bicycle, one can optimize for certain purposes. Visit your bicycle shop and find someone with expertise in
the area that interests you. Do your own homework. Seemingly small changes such as the choice of tires can improve or diminish
the performance of a bicycle for a certain purpose.
On the following pages, we generally outline the intended uses of various types of bikes.
Industry usage conditions are generalized and evolving. Consult your dealer about how you intend to use your bike.
CAUTION: Maximum weight limits are estimates based on several factors which may vary including but not limited to,
riding style, road and terrain conditions and weight distribution. It is never advisable to continue to load the bicycle to its
maximum capacity. If you have questions regarding the use of your bicycle at its maximum capacity please consult your
Giant Dealer.
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 a 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. See also Appendix B.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
RIDER
lbs / kg
275 / 125
* Seat Bag /Handlebar Bag Only
General Purpose Riding
CONDITION 2
Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not
lose ground contact.
INTENDED For paved roads, gravel or dirt roads that are in good condition, and bike paths.
NOT INTENDED For off-road or mountain bike use, or for any kind of jumping. Some of these bikes have suspension features,
but these features are designed to add comfort, not off-road capability. Some come with relatively wide tires that are well suited to
gravel or dirt paths. Some come with relatively narrow tires that are best suited to faster riding on pavement. If you ride on gravel or
dirt paths, carry heavier loads or want more tire durability talk to your dealer about wider tires.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
RIDER
lbs / kg
LUGGAGE*
lbs / kg
10 / 1.5
LUGGAGE
lbs / kg
TOTAL
lbs / kg
285 / 129
TOTAL
lbs / kg
28