3.3
Improper use
Failure to adhere to the proper use poses a risk of
personal injury and material damage. The pedelec
is not suitable for the following uses:
•
when the electrical drive has been manipulated
•
riding with a damaged or incomplete pedelec
•
riding over steps
•
riding through deep water
•
lending the pedelec to untrained riders
Child's bicycles/
City and trekking
bicycles for young
bicycles
adults
City and trekking
Cycles for children
bicycles are not
and young adults are
sports bicycles. If
not toys.
used for sports, the
rider can expect
reduced riding
stability and
diminished comfort
Table 13: Information on incorrect use
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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.
Mountain bikes
Racing bicycle
Mountain bikes must
The folding bicycle is
be retrofitted with
not a sports bicycle.
lighting, a guard and
other fittings as
specified by national
laws and regulations
before they are used
on public roads.
Cargo bike
Folding bicycle
A folding bicycle is
Racing bikes must be
not a touring bicycle
retrofitted with
or a sports bicycle.
lighting, a guard and
other fittings as
specified by national
laws and regulations
before they are used
on public roads.
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