To read the manual for your type of bicycle, select from the list below and click on the link.
Bicycle types are defined by their Conditions of Use.
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Bicycle type |
Condition of Use |
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Kids'Designed for kids with bolt-on type wheels. Includes all models with bolt-on wheels 24" and smaller. Smaller high-performance bicycles equipped with quick-release wheels are covered under the appropriate "adult" bicycle types. |
Condition 0 |
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Kids' tricyclePedaled vehicles with three wheels, designed for children |
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TrailerbikeChild's cycle with only a rear wheel, designed to be towed behind an adult's bicycle. |
Condition 1 |
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Road"Drop" handlebar, chain and derailleurs, road caliper brakes, and 700c or 650c wheel diameter with 25c or thinner tires. Also covers belt-drive model, which is a one-speed. Not designed for carrying loads. Similar bicycles with different features are listed below. |
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Track"Drop" handlebar, road caliper brakes, 700c wheel diameter with 25c or thinner tires, and one-speed freewheel (including belt drive) or fixed gear. No derailleurs. Not designed for carrying loads. |
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Speed: triathlon or time trialSimilar to a road bicycle, but with aerobar, triathlon, or "bullhorn" handlebar |
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TouringSimilar to a road bicycle, except with direct-pull brakes and tires wider than 700x25c. Designed for self-contained touring: carrying camping equipment or other gear. |
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Urban road bicyclesSimilar to a road bicycle, except with disc brakes and tires wider than 700x25c. An urban bicycle with a "flat" handlebar is a City Hybrid Bicycle. A road bike for urban use but with a one-speed chain drivetrain is covered in the Track Bike section. A road bike with a belt-drive drivetrain is covered in the Road Bike section. |
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Adult tricycleAdult pedal vehicle with three wheels
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TransportHybrid bicycle with extended cargo capacity |
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CruiserWide handlebar, wide saddle. Although equipped with fat tires similar to a mountain bicycle, cruisers are built for pavement riding only. |
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Hybrid or Cruiser tandemBicycle built for two with flat hybrid or cruiser-type handlebars |
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RIDE+ pedelec (Electric pedal-assist cycle)A hybrid, urban, or cargo- type bicycle with an electric motor that assists you when you pedal |
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Hybrid"Flat" handlebar with wheels of the 700c size
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Condition 2 |
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City Hybrid bicycleHybrid bicycle with accessories for city riding or commuting, such as fenders, rack, lights, or bell
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CrossSimilar to a road bicycle, except with cantilever or disc brakes and tires wider than 700x25c With a skilled rider in mind, designed for riding off pavement |
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Cross country mountain"Flat" handlebar, direct pull or disc brakes, 1.9" (48mm) or wider tires, and front suspension or light-weight full suspension Designed for riding on rougher surfaces Mountain-type bicycles with bolt-on wheels are kids' bikes |
Condition 3 |
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All-mountain"Flat" handlebar, disc brakes, 1.9" (48mm) or wider tires, Designed for riding on rougher surfaces |
Condition 4 |
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Freeride, downhill, or huckingMountain bicycle with a heavy-duty, reinforced frame and extra-strong parts Designed for aggressive riding on rougher surfaces |
Condition 5 |
December 29, 2010