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APPENDIX B
Intended use of your Ebike
In addition to The Basics (Section 2.A.), Riding Safely (Section 2.B.), Off Road Safety (Section 2.C.),
Wet Weather Riding (Section 2.D.), Night Riding (Section 2.E.), and Downhill, Stunt
and Competition Biking (Section 2.F. and Appendix B), kids need to be taught ... and to have
frequently reinforced ... the following rules and lessons which adults are already expected to
know. We urge you to take the time to familiarize yourself with these rules and to teach them
to your child before you let your child ride unsupervised.
WARNING: Understand your Ebike and its intended use. Choosing the wrong Ebike for
your purpose can be hazardous. Using your Ebike the wrong way is dangerous.
No one type of Ebike is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help you pick the “right tool
for the job” and help you understand its limitations. There are many types of Ebikes and many
variations within each type. There are many types of mountain, road, racing, hybrid, touring,
cyclo-cross and tandem Ebikes.
There are also Ebikes that mix features. For example, there are road/racing Ebikes with triple
cranks. These Ebikes have the low gearing of a touring Ebike, the quick handling of a racing
Ebike, but are not well suited for carrying heavy loads on a tour. For that purpose, you want a
touring Ebike.
Within each of type of Ebike, one can optimize for certain purposes. Visit your Ebike shop
and find someone with expertise in the area that interests you. Do your own homework.
Seemingly small changes such as the choice of tires can improve or diminish the performance of
an Ebike for a certain purpose.
On the following pages, we generally outline the intended uses of various types of Ebikes.
Industry usage conditions are generalized and evolving. Consult
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