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7. REPLACING PARTS ON YOUR L1e S-PEDELEC
The VADO bicycle, as originally spec’d, is approved as a Pedelec or an L1e S-Pedelec. If you change components
on the bicycle, it may no longer be approved by your local regulatory authority Below is a general summary of
components that may affect governmental approval if changed.
Make sure to consult with your local regulatory authority when making any modifications. Refer also to the
appropriate section in the Owner’s Manual about changing components or adding accessories.
S-PEDELEC ONLY: The following parts are type approved and need to carry an e-mark:
LIGHTS REAR VIEW MIRROR RETRO REFLECTORS
HORN
PEDELEC AND S-PEDELEC: The following parts must only be replaced with original components:
FRAME ELECTRIC CONTROLLERS FENDERS
FORK ELECTRIC WIRING BRAKES
MOTOR UNIT HANDLEBAR REMOTE BRAKE PADS
BATTERY DISPLAY BRAKE HOSES
CHARGER CRANKSET
SENSORS REAR RACK
The following parts do not require type approval:
CHAINRINGS BOTTOM BRACKET STEM
CHAIN WHEELS HANDLEBAR
PEDALS (IF NOT WIDER) HUBS GRIPS
CASSETTE TIRES (IF ETRTO IS FOLLOWED) KICKSTAND
DERAILLEURS RIM TAPES SADDLE
SHIFTERS SPOKES SEATPOST
SHIFTING CABLES TUBES
SHIFTING HOUSINGS HEADSET