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• Bicycle bags and top cases are permitted.
Respect the maximum permissible weight,
the maximum load of the rack and the load
distribution.
• Attached weather protectors are only per-
mitted after approval by the vehicle man-
ufacturer.
• Front and rear luggage racks are only per-
mitted after approval by the vehicle manu-
facturer.
Source: www.ziv-zweirad.de, Updated on May 08, 2018
Guidelines for replacing parts of
e-bikes / Pedelecs with pedalling assistance
up to 45 km/h
Category 1
Important basic information
• Speed e-bikes with a motor assistance of up
to 45 km/h are considered motor vehicles and
subject to the EU Directive 2002/24/EC or the
EU Regulation No. 168/2013.
• Depending on the vehicle, there may be dif-
ferent requirements which must be strictly
observed when replacing a part. Therefore,
always check the indications given in the vehi-
cle documents prior to doing any work on the
vehicles.
• Note: At present, vehicles with an individual
operating licence are mainly subject to the reg-
ulations of the EU Directive 2002/24/EC.
• All parts which are not included in the list may
only be replaced by original spare parts of the
vehicle and/or parts manufacturer
Category 2
Components which may only be replaced upon presentation
of a valid test report (parts approval (ABE, EC, ECE) or part
certificate*).
• Brake systems
• Brake disks/brake cables/brake pads
(Only with valid type approval in accordance
with ECE-R 90 or general operating licence).
• Handlebar-stem unit
(Provided that there is no need to change the
lengths of cables and/or hoses. It should be
possible to change the seating position with-
in the original hose lengths for the benefit of
the consumer. Going beyond that results in a
significantly changed load distribution on the
pedelec and could seriously affect steering).
• Seat post
(Provided that the offset to the rear does not
exceed 20 mm with regard to the series/origi-
nal area of application. It should be noted that
modifying the load distribution beyond the in-
tended adjustment range could seriously affect
steering. The length of the saddle brace on the
saddle frame as well as the saddle shape are
also important).
• Bicycle lights
(Only with valid type approval, identical mount-
ing position as well as an EMC certificate).
• Rear light
with brake light and licence plate light if appli-
cable
(Only with valid type approval, identical mount-
ing position as tested in accordance with
ECE-R 50 as well as an EMC certificate).
• Rear reflector
(Only with valid type approval).
• Rear-view mirror
(Only if tested in accordance with ECE-R 81
and with the identical mounting position).
• Audible warning device (horn)
(Only if tested in accordance with ECE-R 28
and with the identical mounting position).
• Pedals
(Vehicle with 168/2013 approval).
* For components with part certificates, the area of application
must be respected. Proper assembly must be certified by a test
engineer or a qualified expert.
Category 3
Components which may be replaced under the conditions
described below.
• Pedals
(Incl. approved reflectors provided it is not wid-
er than the series/original pedal (vehicle with
2002/24/EC approval)).
• Tyres
(As specified in vehicle documents, either in
accordance with ECE-R 75 or with approval of
the tyre manufacturer).
• Grips with screw clamps
(In this case, the vehicle width must not be
modified).
• Headset bearings
• Bottom bracket
• Rear and front derailleurs
(All gear change parts must be suitable for the
number of gears and be compatible with one
another).
• Gear lever/grip shifter
(Provided that the position on the handlebars
remains unchanged).
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