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3.1.1
Improper use
Failure to adhere to the proper use poses a risk of
personal injury and material damage. It is
prohibited to use the ebike in the following ways:
•
when the electrical drive system has been
manipulated
riding with a damaged or incomplete ebike
•
•
riding over steps
•
riding through deep water
•
charging with an incorrect charger
Child's bicycles/
City and trekking
bicycles for young
bicycles
adults
City and trekking bicy-
Cycles for children
cles are not sports
and young adults are
bicycles. If used for
not toys.
sports, the rider can
expect reduced riding
stability and dimin-
ished comfort.
Table 7: Information on improper use
lending the ebike to untrained riders
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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
Racing bikes must
be retrofitted with
be retrofitted with
lighting, a bell and
lights, a bell and
other fittings as
other fittings as
specified by national
specified by national
laws and regulations
laws and regula-
before they are used
tions before they are
on public roads.
used on public
roads.
Cargo bike
Folding bicycle
Cargo bikes are not a
A folding bicycle is
touring or sports
not a touring or sports
bicycle.
bicycle.
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