03 - REGULATIONS & USAGE 3.3 Usage Categories
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘1 - ROAD’ have been designed to be ridden on hard-
packed road surfaces where the wheels remain in constant contact with the surface.
Pedelecs of this category are not intended for use as touring or travel bikes. Maximum
permissible weight consisting of the rider and luggage is specied on the CE marking
on your bike.
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘
2 - CROSS’ have been designed to be ridden on
roads, tarred cycle lanes, or gravel/earthy surfaces that have been sign posted for
bikes. This category of bike is intended for leisure and trekking where loss of contact
between the wheels and surface may occur. Drops must be limited to 15cm (6”) or less.
Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and luggage is specied on the CE
marking on your bike.
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘
3 - TRAIL’ have been designed to be ridden on hard-
packed surfaces mentioned in category 1 & 2 as well as unpaved roads, rough trails,
and unimproved trails which require technical skills. This category of bike is intended
for leisure, trekking, and cross country where loss of contact between the wheels and
surface may occur. Drops must be limited to 61cm (24”) or less. Maximum permissible
weight consisting of the rider and luggage is specied on the CE marking on your bike.
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘
4 - ENDURO’ have been designed to be ridden on
surfaces mentioned in category 1, 2, and 3, or downhill grades. This category of bike
is intended for All-mountain and Enduro where loss of contact between the wheels
and surface is common. Drops must be limited to 122cm (48”) and speeds limited to
40km/h. This bike category is suitable for bike parks which feature jumps, drops, roots,
rocks, and loose ground. Please note bike park construction characteristics to be
suitable for this bike category. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and
luggage is specied on the CE marking on your bike.
Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘
5 - DOWNHILL & FREERIDE’ have been designed
to be ridden on surfaces mentioned in category 1, 2, 3 and 4; extreme jumping; or
downhill grades on rough trails where speeds may exceed 40km/h. This category of
bike is intended for Downhill and Freeride where loss of contact between the wheels
and surface is common. This bike category is suitable for bike parks which feature
jumps, drops, roots, rocks, and loose ground. Jumps and drops can exceed 122cm (48”)
on ofcial trails with purpose built landings. Maximum permissible weight consisting of
the rider and luggage is specied on the CE marking on your bike.
INFO Usage categories meet
safety standards ‘DIN EN ISO
4210’ & ‘DIN EN 15194’.
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