Conditions for Use
Each Bontrager part is intended to be used in a specific set of conditions. Riding a Bontrager part in a Use Condition that is more stressful (higher number) than that for which it is intended can cause the part to fail. Determine the type of Bontrager part you have pur- chased, and avoid conditions higher than the intent of your part, as listed below:
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| Riding on a paved surface | Race XXX Lite road crankset |
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| where the tires do not lose |
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| ground contact |
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For riding on pavement only |
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| Condition 1 plus smooth gravel |
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| roads and improved trails with |
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| moderate grades where the |
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| tires do not lose ground contact |
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| For riding on improved |
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| paths and roadways only |
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| No jumping |
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| Conditions 1 and 2 plus rough | Race XXX Lite ATB crankset |
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| trails, small obstacles, and |
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| smooth technical areas, includ- |
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| ing areas where momentary |
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| loss of tire contact with the |
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| ground may occur. |
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For riding on unimproved | NOT jumping. |
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trails with small obstacles |
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| Conditions 1, 2, and 3 plus rough | Race XXX Lite ATB crankset |
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| technical areas, moderately |
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| sized obstacles, and small |
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| jumps. |
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For riding on rough trails |
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| Jumping, hucking, high speeds, | Big Earl crankset |
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| or aggressive riding on rougher |
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| surfaces, or landing on flat |
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| is extremely hazardous and |
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| puts unpredictable forces on a |
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| User caution advised |
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Conditions for use
