MTB/ ROAD BIKE/ TREKKING
For the duration of participating in
races racing bikes are exempt from this
regulation.
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White front reector (often integrated into
the front headlight) and a red reector at
the rear
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Two yellow reectors each for the front
and rear whhels; alternatively Tyres with
reective stripes on both sides
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Two yellow reectors for both right and
left pedals
All lighting components and reectors
must be ocially approved.
Approval can be recognised by a „K“,
marking, a wavy line and a multi-digit
number.
For regulation tting of these parts
please consult your dealer.
2.1.4 In what condition must your bike be
when you ride it?
Your new bike is an item of sports
equipment and may not be used on
public roads unless equipped to StVZO
specication. In order to meet current
StVZO requirements your bike must
have the following equipment t listed
here in extract form.
Please take the full wording of the re-
gulations for trips in Germany from the
StVZO or consult your dealer.
You will nd the exact legal guidelines
with detailed information online under
the following address:
http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvzo/
When using outside Germany please ob-
serve the trac regulations prevailing
in your country. For this please consult
your dealer or the competent authority.
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Two independently operating brakes
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A bell
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Dynamo-powered lighting for front (whitel
light) and rear (red light)
Racing bikes under 11 kg are exempt
from the dynamo regulation.
Racing bikes exempt from the dynamo
regulation must carry battery-powered
lighting in the daytime.
2.1.5 Accessories and modication
Risk of Personal Injury and Material
Damage!
Many cyclists like to modify their bikes
and to custom them to their particular wi-
shes. Saddles, handlebars, pedals, brakes,
tyres and suspension elements -there are
may possibilities for changing your bike
subsequently.
Working on bikes, including work which
is assumed to be very simple, requires
sound training, sound knowledge and a
great deal of experience.
Unprofessional work on your bike can
lead to dangerous riding situations, fal-
ling, accidents and material damage.
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Only use accessories that have been certi-
ed according to EN standards. Bike com-
puters and bottle holders are an exception,
provided they were selected and tted by a
specialist dealer.
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Consult your specialist dealer when choo-
sing accessories for your bicycle.
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When riding your bicycle at high speed,
with a sporty riding style (e.g. riding
fast over edges, speed reduction ramps,
bumps, etc.), or in the bike park, there is
always an increased risk of falls.
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Only ride at high speeds if you can control
your bicycle in every situation.
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Adjust the use of your bicycle to your
riding skills
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Adjust your bike to for the required use
and your riding ability, and use the appro-
priate protective equipment.