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Overview
3.3 Improper use
Failure to adhere to the proper use poses a risk of
personal injury and material damage. The pedelec
is not suitable for the following uses:
• when the electrical drive has been manipulated
• riding with a damaged or incomplete pedelec
• riding over steps
• riding through deep water
• lending the pedelec to untrained riders
• carrying other people
• riding with excessive baggage
• riding with no hands
• riding on ice and snow
• improper servicing
• improper repair
• tough areas of use, such as professional
competitions
• stunt riding or acrobatics.
City and trekking
bicycles
Child's bicycles/
bicycles for young
adults
Mountain bikes Racing bicycle Cargo bike Folding bicycle
City and trekking
bicycles are not
sports bicycles. If
used for sports, the
rider can expect
reduced riding
stability and
diminished comfort
Cycles for children
and young adults are
not toys.
Mountain bikes must
be retrofitted with
lighting, a guard and
other fittings as
specified by national
laws and regulations
before they are used
on public roads.
The folding bicycle is
not a sports bicycle.
A folding bicycle is
not a touring bicycle
or a sports bicycle.
Racing bikes must be
retrofitted with
lighting, a guard and
other fittings as
specified by national
laws and regulations
before they are used
on public roads.
Table 13: Information on incorrect use