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CARGO HYBRID
2.1.6 On which surface are you allowed to
drive your Cargo Hybrid?
All bicycles of our company are divided into
categories, which specify the field of application
of the respective bicycle.
Your Cargo Hybrid corresponds to a
Category
II
bicycle and is therefore suitable for
trips on
paved roads
, such as:
•
Asphalt roads and bike paths
•
Roads that are secured by sand, gravel or
similar materials (e.g. forest roads, field paths)
•
Fortified hiking trails on which roots, thres-
holds, stones and recesses are not or only
slightly present
When cycling, both wheels must be in
constant
contact with the ground
or may only briefly lose
contact with the ground due to minor unevenness
such as roots.
Expressly
not allowed
are cycling manoeuvres
such as:
•
Jumps
•
Doing wheelies
•
Hands-free cycling
•
(Sudden) braking where the rear wheel loses
contact with the ground
2.1.7 What legal requirements apply to
cycling the Cargo Hybrid?
Your Cargo Hybrid may not be used
on public roads without equipment
according to StVZO.
To comply with the current StVZO, your
Cargo Hybrid must have the following
equipment features, among others:
•
Two independently operating brakes
•
A bell
•
Battery-powered lighting for the
front (white light) and rear (red light)
in accordance with StVZO
•
Reflectors/reflective strips on the
tyres according to StVZO.
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The full text of the regulations can be found
in the StVZO for journeys in Germany.
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For use outside Germany, please observe the
traffic regulations applicable in your country.
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If you have any questions about the legal
regulations, please contact your bicycle dealer
or the relevant authorities.
2.1.8 Accessories and conversions
Many cyclists want to rebuild their bike and adapt
it to their specific needs. Fork, seat, handlebars,
pedals, brakes, tyres, suspension elements – there
are many ways to modify a bike afterwards. This
also applies to the Cargo Hybrid, although to a
different extent due to its design.
Always keep in mind, however:
Working
on the Cargo Hybrid, even work
that seems to be easy, requires
sound
training
,
in-depth knowledge
and
a
wealth of experience
.
Improperly performed work and modi-
fications to your Cargo Hybrid and the
use of unsuitable accessories can lead
to
dangerous cycling situations
,
falls
,
accidents
and
material damage
.
If the Cargo Hybrid is tampered with
or altered in any way, all
liability, gua-
rantee
and
warranty claims
against
the manufacturer and dealer are
void
.
If you comply with the specifications listed below,
you can equip your Cargo Hybrid with suitable
accessories.
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Only use ISO-certified accessories. Exceptions
are bicycle computers and bottle cages if
they are selected and fitted by a specialist
bicycle dealer.
Consult your specialist bicycle dealer when
selecting accessories.
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Never exchange or modify components for
which this is expressly prohibited by the
manufacturer.
Our company prohibits the exchange/
changeover for the following components
(see picture):
• Stem and Speedlifter
• All components of the steering assembly,
such as steering rod, steering shaft, fork
clamp, etc. (exception: handlebars, see
below)
• Seat post
• Fork
• Brake system, including brake discs
• Wheels (exception: tyres, see below).
