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Danger:
Due to the higher loads,
STEVENS bikes of the
category 7 should be
checked for possible
damage after every ride.
Three inspections per
year at least carried out
by your STEVENS dealer
are obligatory.
Danger:
Bicycles of the category
8 are not suitable for
off-road use, jumps,
slides, stair riding,
stoppies, wheelies,
tricks etc.!
Category 7: STEVENS dirt and freeride bikes
This category describes STEVENS dirt and freeride bikes. Hardtail frames
with special strengthenings and designated dirt forks are typical for STEVENS
dirt bikes. Full suspension bikes with very long suspension travels are typical for
STEVENS freeride bikes.
STEVENS dirt bikes are intended for harder use on secured terrain. There are
different types of dirt bikes which are either designed for tricks and show rides,
jumps and freestyle in special obstacle parks, whereas others are intended for
races. STEVENS bikes of this category are intended for very challenging, highly
blocked and extremely steep terrains, which can only be mastered by well-trained
riders with technical skills. Rather high jumps at very high speeds as well as the
intensive use of specific, identified bike parks or downhill trails are typical for this
category. With these STEVENS bikes it is imperative to carry out a thorough check
for possible damage after every ride. Preliminary damage with clearly inferior fur-
ther stress can result in failure. A regular replacement of safety-relevant com-
ponents must also be taken into account. Wearing special protectors is strongly
recommended.
STEVENS freeride bikes are suitable for jumps and drops in most challenging
terrains and in bike parks. Full suspension bikes with very long suspension travels
are typical for this category.
• 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.
For more information see the chapter “Use of Child Seats”.
Category 8: STEVENS tandem bicycles
This category describes STEVENS tandems. STEVENS tandem.
STEVENS tandems are designed to be used by 1 or 2 riders. They can be
used e.g. for off-road cycling on gravel field and forest tracks, however, not for
rough terrain. They are not suitable for off-road use (mountain bike use), namely
for all mountain, enduro, downhill (DH), freeride, dual slalom, downhill/freeride
parks, jumps, drops etc.
• Due to their design and equipment, STEVENS tandems are not always suita-
ble 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 210kg. Under certain circumstances this maximum per-
missible overall weight can be further limited by the component manufactur-
ers’ recommendations for use.
• On STEVENS tandems (kids’) trailers and child seats are not permitted.
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