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If your bicycle is equipped in line with national
law, the following is permitted:
Type 1
Trekking bikes
and appropriately
equipped pedelecs,
youth bicycles, child
bicycles and single
speed/fi xie bicycles can be used on public roads
and light off-road conditions, such as fi eld paths.
Type 2
City and tour bikes
and appropriately
equipped pedelecs,
youth bicycles, child
bicycles and single
speed/fi xie bicycles can
be used on public roads
and paved routes.
Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for
damage resulting from use outside of intended
use. This applies particularly to damage resulting
from non-adherence to the safety instructions,
e.g., in terms of:
• Using the bicycle on terrain
• Carrying excess weigh or
• Making improper repairs to defects
These bikes are not designed for extreme impact.
This includes riding over steps, bike jumping,
extreme use in authorised biking competitions,
doing tricks and performing stunts. Participating
in a competition is only permissible if the manu-
facturer has designed the bike to do so.
Type 3
Racing bikes
and appropriately
equipped pedelecs,
youth bikes/ single
speed / fi xed - gear
bikes should be used
on public roads, smooth surfaces and paved
streets. Participating in a competition is only per-
missible if the manufacturer has designed the
bike to do so.
Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for
damage resulting from use outside of intended
use. This applies particularly to damage resulting
from non-adherence to the safety instructions,
e.g., in terms of:
• Use on terrain
• Excess load
• Improperly repairing defects
These bikes are not designed for extreme im-
pact. This includes riding over steps, bike jump-
ing, extreme use in unauthorised biking competi-
tions, doing tricks and performing stunts.
Type 4
Triathlon/Time trial bikes
are used on public
roads, smooth surfaces
and paved streets. Par-
ticipating in a competi-
tion is only permissible if
the manufacturer has designed the bike to do so.
Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for
damage resulting from use outside of intended
use. This applies particularly to damage resulting
from non-adherence to the safety instructions,
e.g., in terms of:
• Use on terrain
• Excess load
• Improperly repairing defects
These bikes are not designed for extreme impact.
This includes riding over steps, bike jumping, ex-
treme use in unauthorised biking competitions,
doing tricks and performing stunts.
Type 5
Cyclocross bikes
and appropriately
equipped, youth bikes/
single
speed/fi xed-
gear bikes should be
used on public roads
and easy terrain, including unpaved pathways
and designated cyclocross courses. Participat-
ing in a competition is only permissible if the
manufacturer has designed the bike to do so.
Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for
damage resulting from use outside of intended
use. This applies particularly to damage resulting
from non-adherence to the safety instructions,
e.g., in terms of:
• Use on challenging terrain and riding over ob-
stacles
• Excess load
• Improperly repairing defects
These bikes are not designed for extreme impact.
This includes riding over steps, bike jumping, ex-
treme use in unauthorised biking competitions,
doing tricks and performing stunts.
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