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Intended Use

Category 1: Riding on paved roads
ASTM F2043
This is a set of conditions for the operation of a bicycle and its components
on a regular paved surface where the tires are intended to maintain ground
contact.
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Category 2: Riding on- and offroad with drops up to 15 cm (6 in.)
ASTM F2043
This is a set of conditions for the operation of a bicycle and its components
that includes category 1 as well as unpaved and gravel roads and trails with
moderate grades. In this set of conditions, contact with irregular terrain and
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loss of tire contact with the ground may occur. Drops are intended to be
limited to 15 cm (6 in.) or less.
Category 3: Riding in rough terrain and drops up to 61 cm (24 in.)
ASTM F2043
This is a set of conditions for operation of a bicycle and its components that
includes category 1 and 2 as well as rough trails, rough unpaved roads, and
rough terrain and unimproved trails that require technical skills. Jumps and
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drops are intended to be less than 61 cm (24 in.).
Category 4: Riding in rough terrain and drops up to 122 cm (48 in.)
ASTM F2043
This is a set of conditions for operation of a bicycle and its components that
includes category 1, 2, and 3, or downhill grades on rough trails at speeds
less than 40 km /h (25 mph), or both. Jumps are intended to be less than
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122 cm (48 in.).
Category 5: Extreme riding (Downhill, Freeride)
ASTM F2043
This is a set of conditions for operation of a bicycle and its components that
includes category 1, 2, 3, and 4, extreme jumping or downhill grades on
rough trails at speeds in excess of 40 km/h (25 mph) or a combination
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thereof.
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