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INTENDED USE
To define the intended purposes for the different types of bicycles, we have classified our bikes in different
categories. The purpose of this classification is to define the test requirements complying with the respective
stress as early as during the development of our bikes. This is to ensure the highest possible level of safety for
the use of our bikes.
It is therefore of major importance that the bikes are not used under conditions beyond the intended use, as this
bears the risk that the bikes’ maximum load is exceeded and the frame or other components are damaged. This
can result in severe crashes.
The rider’s maximum weight incl. baggage should not exceed 120 kg. Under certain circumstances this per-
missible maximum weight can be further limited by the component manufacturers’ recommendations for use.
The frame of your bike is marked according to one of the following symbols indicating the category your bike
belongs to. If you are not sure about the category your bike belongs to, please contact our service centre.
Condition 0
This category is intended for childrens’ bicycles.
Children should not ride near precipices, staircases
or swimming pools as well as on paths used by au-
tomotive mobiles. In general, this applies to bicycles
with wheel sizes of 12 to 24 inches.
Condition 1
Bikes of this category are designed for riding on
hard-surface roads where the wheels remain in
permanent contact to the ground. These are in gen-
eral road racing bicycles with racing handlebars or
straight handlebars, triathlon or time trial bicycles.
The rider’s maximum weight incl. baggage should
not exceed 120 kg. Under certain circumstances this
permissible maximum weight can be further limited
by the component manufacturers’ recommendations
for use.
Condition 2
Bicycles of category 1 and bicycles designed for well
paved gravel paths and off-road trails with a slight
slope where a short loss of tyre contact with the
ground due to small steps can occur. This condition
comprises urban and city bicycles as well as cyclo-
cross bikes with road racing handlebars and cantile-
ver or disc brakes.
Condition 3
Bikes of this category comprise the bicycles of the
categories 1 and 2 and are in addition suitable for
rough and unpaved terrains. Sporadic jumps of a
maximum height of approx. 60 cm are also included
in the field of use of these bicycles. But inexperienced
riders doing jumps of this height may land inappropri-
ately, thus increasing the acting forces significantly
which may result in damage and injuries. This cate-
gory is represented by MTB hardtails and full suspen-
sion bicycles with short suspension travel.
INTENDED USE
Condition 4
This category includes bikes of the categories 1 to 3.
In addition, bicycles of this category are suitable
for very rough and partly blocked terrain with steep
slopes and higher speeds as a result thereof. Reg-
ular, moderate jumps by experienced riders are no
problem for these bicycles. The regular and dura-
ble use of the bicycles on North Shore trails and in
bike parks should, however, be excluded. Due to the
higher stresses, these bicycles should be checked
for possible damage after every ride. Full suspension
bikes with medium suspension travel are typical for
this category.
INTENDED USE
