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Safety
3.3.1
City and trekking bicycle
City and trekking bicycles are designed for daily,
comfortable use on asphalted roads and paths. They
are suitable for riding on public roads.
City and trekking bicycles are not sports bicycles. If
used for sports, reduced riding stability and diminished
comfort are to be expected. City and trekking bicycles
are not suitable for riding off-road.
3.3.2
Mountain bike
A mountain bike is designed for sporting use on
asphalted and non-asphalted paths. The design
characteristics thus include a short wheelbase, a
sitting position with the rider inclined towards the front,
and a brake requiring low actuation force.
The strain on the rider, in particular the hands and
wrists, arms, shoulders, neck and back, is accordingly
high. Inexperienced riders tend to brake excessively
and lose control as a result. A mountain bike is a piece
of sporting equipment. It requires an adaptation period
as well as physical fitness. Use requires the
appropriate training; in particular riding in bends and
braking should be practised.
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