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Danger:
STEVENS bikes of the
category 5 are not
suitable for use on
blocked terrain, for high
and long jumps, slides,
stair riding, stoppies,
wheelies, tricks etc.!
Danger:
Due to the higher loads,
STEVENS bikes of the
category 6 should be
checked for possible
damage after every ride.
Two inspections per
year at least carried out
by your STEVENS dealer
are obligatory.
Categories 5 to 7: Mountain bikes
There is no longer such a thing as “the mountain bike”. Various types of moun-
tain bikes for specific uses have been developed instead. Be sure to use your
STEVENS mountain bike only according to its intended use. Observe the traffic
rules when riding on public roads.
• Due to their design and equipment STEVENS mountain bikes of the categories
5 to 7 are not always suitable for being used on public roads. If you want to
use them on public roads, these bikes must be equipped with the prescribed
equipment. Observe the traffic rules when riding on public roads. For more
information see the chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on Public
Roads”
.
• The maximum permissible overall weight (rider incl. luggage and bicycle)
should not exceed 115kg. Under certain circumstances this maximum per-
missible overall weight can be further limited by the component manufactur-
ers’ recommendations for use or weight restrictions. You find more information
in the operating instructions or on the websites of the respective component
manufacturers.
Category 5: STEVENS cross-country, marathon and touring mountain bikes
This category describes STEVENS cross-country, marathon and touring
mountain bikes. STEVENS hardtail mountain bikes and full suspension STEVENS
bikes with short suspension travel are typical for this category. STEVENS Mara-
thon, XCCarbon, XCAlloy and Junior Sport.
STEVENS cross-country, marathon and touring mountain bikes are suit-
able for off-road use, but not for blocked terrain, tricks, stair riding etc., training
and competitive use in the categories freeride, dirt, downhill. STEVENS bikes of
this category can be used on surfaces permitted for bikes of the categories 1 and
3 and are in addition suitable for rough and unpaved terrains. Sporadic jumps are
also included in the field of use of these STEVENS bikes. But particularly inexpe-
rienced riders doing jumps may land inappropriately, thus increasing the acting
forces significantly which may result in damage and injuries. We recommend that
you train your skills in a riding technique course. If necessary, ask your STEVENS
dealer to inspect your STEVENS bicycle at shorter intervals than according to the
service and maintenance schedule.
• On full suspension STEVENS mountain bikes made of aluminium the use of
trailers is permitted. On full suspension STEVENS mountain bikes made of
carbon trailers are, however, not permitted.
• On full suspension STEVENS mountain bikes (made of aluminium and carbon)
as well as on STEVENS hardtail mountain bikes made of carbon child seats
are not permitted. On STEVENS hardtail mountain bikes made of aluminium
child seats are permitted. For more information see the chapter “Use of Child
Seats”.
Category 6: STEVENS enduro and all mountain bikes
This category describes STEVENS enduro and all mountain bikes. STEVENS
full suspension bikes with medium suspension travel are typical for this category.
STEVENS All Mountain and STEVENS Enduro.
STEVENS enduro and all mountain bikes are designed for off-road use (Alp-
cross etc.). STEVENS bikes of this category can be used on surfaces permitted for
bikes of the categories 1, 3, 4 and 5. Furthermore, STEVENS bikes of this category
are suitable for very rough and partly blocked terrain with steeper slopes and
higher speeds as a result thereof. On official tracks regular jumps by experienced
riders up to a height of 1.2m are not a problem for these STEVENS bikes. The
regular and durable use of these STEVENS bikes in bike parks, must however be
excluded by STEVENS. In addition, these STEVENS bikes are not suitable for tricks,
stair riding etc. as well as training and competitive use in the categories freeride,
dirt, downhill.
• On full suspension STEVENS mountain bikes made of aluminium the use of
trailers is permitted. On full suspension STEVENS mountain bikes made of
carbon trailers are, however, not permitted. On full suspension STEVENS
mountain bikes child seats are not permitted.
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