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Overview
3.3
Improper use
Failure to adhere to the proper use poses a risk of
personal injury and material damage. It is
prohibited to use the pedelec in the following
ways:
• when the electrical drive system has been
manipulated
• riding with a damaged or incomplete pedelec
• riding over steps
• riding through deep water
• charging with an incorrect charger
• lending the pedelec to untrained riders
• carrying other people
• riding with excessive baggage
• riding with no hands
• riding on ice and snow
• improper servicing
• improper repair
• tough areas of use, such as professional
competitions
• stunt riding or acrobatics.
City and trekking
bicycles
Child's bicycles/
bicycles for young
adults
Mountain bikes
Racing bicycle
Cargo bike
Folding bicycle
City and trekking bicy-
cles are not sports
bicycles. If used for
sports, the rider can
expect reduced riding
stability and dimin-
ished comfort.
Cycles for children
and young adults are
not toys.
Mountain bikes must
be retrofitted with
lighting, a bell and
other fittings as
specified by national
laws and regulations
before they are used
on public roads.
Racing bikes must
be retrofitted with
lighting, a bell and
other fittings as
specified by national
laws and regula-
tions before they are
used on public
roads.
A cargo bike is not a
touring bicycle or a
sports bicycle.
The folding bicycle is
not a sports bicycle.
Table 7: Information on improper use
