Cannondale SCALPEL 100 - Manual (Page 3)

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Intended Use
Scalpel 100 is intended for Condition 3
(Cross-Country, marathon) riding. Condition 3
symbol shown in Figure 2.
For riding on
unimproved
trails with
small obstacles
Figure 2.
Condition 3 riding includes Conditions 1
and 2, plus rough trails, small obstacles, and
smooth technical areas, including areas where
momentary loss of tire contact with the ground
may occur. not jumping. all mountain bikes
without rear suspension are Condition 3,
and so are some lightweight rear suspension
models.
riding in Condition 3 ranges from mild to
aggressive over intermediate terrain (e.g., hilly
with small obstacles like roots, rocks, loose
surfaces and hard pack and depressions).
there are no large “sick drop” or drop offs,
jumps or launches (wooden structures, dirt
embankments) requiring long suspension
travel or heavy duty components. Cross-
country and marathon equipment (tires,
shocks, frames, drive trains) are light-weight,
favoring nimble speed over brute force.
suspension travel is relatively short since
the bike is intended to move quickly on the
ground and not spend time in the air landing
hard, and hammering through things.
the scalpel 100 is not intended for use in
extreme forms of jumping/riding such as hard
core mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, north
shore, Dirt Jumping, Hucking etc.
WARNING
UNDERSTAND YOUR BIKE AND ITS
INTENDED USE. USING YOUR BIKE THE
WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS.
industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are
generalized and evolving. Consult your
Cannondale Dealer about how you intend
to use your bike.
Please read your Cannondale Bicycle
Owner’s Manual for more information about
intended Use and Conditions 1-5.