Table of Contents
Advertisement
3. pedelecs
a
U
U
b
4. Speed pedelecs are bicycles with an auxiliary motor which pro-
c
d
10
(a+b)
(pedal electric cycles) as well as epacs (elec-
trically power assisted cycles) with starting or pushing aid are
considered as motor vehicles with special authorization. Neverthe-
less, you do not need an operating licence and need not insure the
pedelec either. Wearing a cycle helmet is not compulsory either,
but highly recommended.
The starting or pushing aid provides assistance during pushing or
when doing a hill start, even without pedalling, up to a speed of 6
kmh / 3.7 mph.
These WHEELER pedelecs are not required to be insured for riding
on public roads.
If you were born after 1st April 1965 you will require a
moped driving licence (driving licence class M) or a driving
licence for motor vehicles according to the German Bicycle
Association (ZIV).
The laws and regulations concerning pedelecs, speed
pedelecs and e-bikes are currently being revised. Read the
daily press to keep yourself informed about current legisla-
tive changes.
The other regulations do not differ from those relating to pedelecs
(see item 2.).
vide assistance to the rider even beyond a speed of 25 kmh / 15
mph, as long as you continue pedalling. Without pedalling a speed
pedelec provides assistance to a maximum speed of 20 kmh/12
mph.
Speed pedelecs are regarded as motor vehicles, have an operat-
ing licence or EU type approval, and are therefore subject to strict
guidelines regarding the replacement of components or making
any conversions.
It is mandatory to wear a helmet
(c)
in Germany and Switzerland.
If you are riding a speed pedelec you may not use cycle paths
within built-up areas in germany. The only exception to this is in
cases where the cycle path or lane has been approved for use
by mopeds (this is marked by an additional sign). Outside built-up
areas it is permissible to ride a speed pedelec on cycle paths and
lanes (d).
These speed pedelecs are required to have an operating licence
and to be insured as motor vehicle when riding on public roads
(e+f). If you were born after 1st April 1965 you will require a
moped license (driving license class M) or a driving license for mo-
tor vehicles. You can obtain a moped license if you are aged 15 or
over. Enquire at your driving license agency.
In Switzerland you may ride your speed pedelec on paths and
tracks where mopeds are not allowed if you ride without drive as-
sistance to maximum 20 km/h (12 mph), with drive assistance to
maximum 25 km/h (15 mph) or with the motor switched off com-
pletely.
Be sure to also read the chapter "riding a wheeler Speed
pedelec – Special features".
Most of the speed pedelecs
(g+h)
are designed for cycling exclu-
sively on lanes and roads with a smooth surface. Only use trails that
are allowed for speed pedelecs / e-bikes. Typical speed pedelecs
are generally not suitable for off-road use. Using speed pedelecs
off-road can result in crashes with unforeseeable consequences.
I
Comply also with the instructions of the parts manufactur-
ers, which you can find on the enclosed CD.
U
For more information about the intended use of your
WHEELER pedelec as well as the permitted overall weight
(rider, pedelec and baggage) see the BionX system operat-
ing instructions and the bicycle card and read the chapter
"before your first ride".
U
For more information on approval for the use of trailers and
child-carrier seats on your WHEELER pedelec please refer
to the BionX system operating instructions and the bicycle
card.
e
f
f
g
h
11
Advertisement
Table of Contents
