Category 0/E0

Bicycle type
Children's bikes

Characteristics of category 0/E0
These bicycles are designed exclusively for children. On no accounts may bicycles in category 0/E0 be ridden by adolescents or adults. Children must never ride bikes unsupervised. In addition, children should always ride away from road traffic and other dangers or obstacles. They must also adapt their riding style to their skill levels.

Approved use
Use of bicycles in category 0 / E0 is only permitted under parental supervision.

Prohibited use
Children must not ride their bicycles close to slopes, kerbs, steps, demolition sites, manhole covers or tracks used by motor vehicles.

Useful facts
The maximum adjustable saddle height (refer to the chapter on “Adjusting the bicycle”) must not be less than 435 mm or more than 635 mm. The saddle height is the vertical distance between the ground and the upper edge of the saddle.

Category 1/E1

Bicycle type
Road Race, Time Trial, Triathlon

Characteristics of category 1/E1
This is the bicycle category that is designed for use on paved or even roads. There may be unintentional loss of
contact between the tyres and the road.

Approved use
Exclusively for use on asphalt roads.

Prohibited use
Not suitable for offroad or use with racks or bicycle panniers.

Useful facts
Some countries may require the retrofitting of head lights, reflectors and fenders, etc. on public roads in order to comply with national laws. The safety equipment required for training purposes or competitions is supplied for bicycles in category 1/E1. It must be checked regularly and repaired by the user or specialist when necessary. The manufacturer and specialist dealer are not liable for damage resulting from offroad use of a road bike, from overloading and from improper repair of defects.

Category 2/E2

Bicycle type
City, Trekking Onroad, Trekking Offroad, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Casual

Characteristics of category 2/E2
This is a category of bicycles which includes intended uses described for categories 1 / E1, as well as for
paved country roads, gravel paths and stretches with moderate ascents/descents. They can also be ridden
on uneven terrain. Please note that the tyres may lose contact with the ground. Jumps must not exceed a
height of 15 cm.

Approved use
For asphalt roads, well-surfaced gravel paths and cycleways.

Prohibited use
Not suitable for offroad use, use as a mountain bike or for performing various freestyle tricks. Although some
of these bicycles do have a suspension system, they are intended merely for comfort and are not suitable for
rough terrain.

Useful facts
Bicycles in this category are designed and equipped for compliance with the legal requirements of road traffic. They are also approved for use on country and forest paths where cycling is permitted. The safety equipment required for their intended purpose use is supplied. It must be checked regularly and repaired by the user or specialist when necessary.
However, some of the bicycles in this category are not designed and equipped for compliance with the legal requirements of road traffic and must hence be considered sports equipment. If your bicycle is not equipped with active (rear lamps, head lights) and passive (reflectors) lighting devices, it must be retrofitted with components in accordance with the respective national laws and regulations before being used on public roads.

Category 3/E3

Bicycle type
Mountain bike: Cross country, Marathon, Tour

Characteristics of category 3/E3
This is a category of bicycles which includes not only the intended uses described for categories 1 / E1 and 2 / E2, but also unpaved paths and technical areas. Jumps of up to 60 cm are permitted.

Approved use
From easy to challenging terrain (small obstacles such as roots, stones and gullies on both loose and firm ground) during cross-country or competition events.
Cross-country, marathon and tour components (tyres, suspension, frame, propulsion) are lightweight and designed for agility and speed.

Prohibited use
Not suitable for any extreme forms of riding or jumps, e.g. free riding, enduro, downhill, freestyle tricks and similar.

Useful facts
These bicycles are not designed or equipped for use on public roads. Before the bike is used on public roads, it must be retrofitted with lighting and fenders, etc. to comply with national laws and regulations. The safety equipment required for offroad use is supplied. It must be checked regularly and repaired by the user or specialist when necessary.

Category 4/E4

Bicycle type
Mountain bike: Trail, All Mountain, Enduro

Characteristics of category 4/E4
This is a category of bicycles which includes intended uses described for categories 1 / E1, 2 / E2 and 3 / E3. This category is also suitable for restricted downhill use. Downhill riding is permitted up to a speed of 40 km/h, provided jumps do not exceed a height of 120 cm. Use of a bicycle under these conditions is strongly dependent on the experience and skills of the rider.

Approved use
Bicycles in this category are more robust and solidly built than cross-country, marathon or tour mountain bikes. They are able to overcome more demanding terrain with larger obstacles and jumps due to the greater suspension travel.

Prohibited use
Areas of use that exceed the limits of the stated intended purpose.

Useful facts
These bicycles are not designed or equipped for use on public roads. Before the bike is used on public roads, it must be retrofitted with lighting and fenders, etc. to comply with national laws and regulations. The safety equipment required for offroad use is supplied. It must be checked regularly and repaired by the user or specialist when necessary.

Category 5/E5

Bicycle type
Mountain bike: Gravity, Freeride, Downhill

Characteristics of category 5/E5
This is a category of bicycles which includes intended uses described for categories 1 / E1, 2 / E2, 3 / E3 and 4 / E4. The bikes are also designed for jumps of all kinds, with subsequent landings on sloping terrain and speeds of over 40 km/h. They are also approved for use in rough, inhospitable terrain. Use of a bicycle under these conditions is strongly dependent on the experience and skills of the rider.

Approved use
Bicycles designed for the aforementioned use can be ridden in selective terrain. They are built to be extremely robust and offer significant suspension travel, which makes them ideal for overcoming obstacles. The components require particular care and cautious handling due to the extreme load to which they are exposed.

Prohibited use
Use beyond the personal limits of the rider. Be cautious and judicious in appraising your own abilities.

Useful facts
These bicycles are not designed for use on public roads. Before the bike is used on public roads, it must be retrofitted with lighting and fenders, etc. to comply with national laws and regulations. The safety equipment required for offroad use is supplied. It must be checked regularly and repaired by the user or specialist when necessary. Please be aware that overestimating your own abilities in this category can quickly lead to an accident with serious injuries or even death.