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6. CHILDREN
WARNING
When transporting a child, your E-Bike will handle dierently. The braking distance
will increase as well.
Practice riding with a child in a safe location without trac. Practice and familiarize yourself
with the handling of the E-Bike until you feel safe and comfortable riding with a child.
6.1. TRANSPORTING CHILDREN
Make sure before every time you transport a child that:
• You use only a child seat or trailer that is tested and certified by the respective manufacturer
for use in combination with an E-Bike.
• Any child seat or trailer you use is securely attached to your E-Bike. If you have any questions,
consult your authorized dealer.
• The child is strapped in securely with safety belts.
• The child is wearing a helmet at all times.
• You do not exceed the maximum permissible gross weight of your E-Bike.
• You do not exceed the maximum permissible gross weight of the trailer.
• Saddle springs must are covered so that children cannot stick in their fingers.
• It is impossible for any part of the child’s body to become entangled in the spokes or any other
moving parts of the E-Bike.
• You take your child out of the child seat when the E-Bike is parked.
• You never leave a child unattended when seated in the child seat or trailer.
6.2. CHILDREN RIDING EBIKES BY THEMSELVES
Parents and guardians are responsible for their children. Make sure that all of the following
requirements have been met before your child is riding your E-Bike or any other E-Bike.
• The child is at least 16 years of age.
• Your authorized dealer has properly adjusted the E-Bike to the height and proportions
of your child.
• The standover clearance (see section 3.1. on page 14) of the E-Bike fits to your child.
• The E-Bike used by your child is regularly maintained and kept in good and safe working
condition at all times.
• You have instructed your child on the applicable trac rules and on how to act responsibly in
trac.
• You have read this manual together with your child and explained its contents.
• Your child is wearing a helmet when riding an E-Bike.
• The helmet fits your child properly.
• The helmet is replaced after each fall.
Never allow your child to ride o-road unless accompanied by an adult.