03 - RIDER REQUIREMENTS 3.3 Usage Categories
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘1 - ROAD’ have been designed to be ridden on hard-packed road
surfaces where the wheels remain in constant contact with the surface. Pedelecs of this category
are not intended for use as touring or travel bikes. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the
rider and luggage is specied on the CE marking on your bike.
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘2 - CROSS’ have been designed to be ridden on roads, tarred
cycle lanes, or gravel/earthy surfaces that have been sign posted for bikes. This category of bike is
intended for leisure and trekking where loss of contact between the wheels and surface may occur.
Drops must be limited to 15cm (6”) or less. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and
luggage is specied on the CE marking on your bike.
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘3 - TRAIL’ have been designed to be ridden on hard-packed
surfaces mentioned in category 1 & 2 as well as unpaved roads, rough trails, and unimproved trails
which require technical skills. This category of bike is intended for leisure, trekking, and cross
country where loss of contact between the wheels and surface may occur. Drops must be limited to
61cm (24”) or less. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and luggage is specied on
the CE marking on your bike.
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘4 - ENDURO’ have been designed to be ridden on surfaces
mentioned in category 1,2, and 3, or downhill grades. This category of bike is intended for All-
mountain and Enduro where loss of contact between the wheels and surface is common. Drops
must be limited to 122cm (48”) and speeds limited to 40km/h. This bike category is suitable for bike
parks which feature jumps, drops, roots, rocks, and loose ground. Please note bike park construction
characteristics to be suitable for this bike category. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the
rider and luggage is specied on the CE marking on your bike.
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘5 - DOWNHILL & FREERIDE’ have been designed to be ridden on
surfaces mentioned in category 1,2,3 and 4; extreme jumping; or downhill grades on rough trails
where speeds may exceed 40km/h. This category of bike is intended for Downhill and Freeride
where loss of contact between the wheels and surface is common. This bike category is suitable for
bike parks which feature jumps, drops, roots, rocks, and loose ground. Jumps and drops can exceed
122cm (48”) on ofcial trails with purpose built landings. Maximum permissible weight consisting of
the rider and luggage is specied on the CE marking on your bike.
INFO Usage
categories meet
safety standards
‘DIN EN ISO 4210’
& ‘DIN EN 15194’.
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