Operation Manual

CycleBasics
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A racing bike/fitness bike is defined as a cycle
– with drop handlebars (racing bike) or flat handlebars (flat bar on a fitness bike)
– with a tyre width of up to 32 mm/1.3"
– with a rigid frame
– which requires a stretched out seating position, as in cycle sports
Proper use of the cycle on the road requires you to know, understand and observe
national and regional regulations (see the “Safety / Notes on road use” chapter).
1.3 Cycle categories
The cycle is marked with a cycle category symbol. This symbol is generally located on
the left-hand side of the seat tube:
x Check the category indicated on your cycle against the cycle categories in the
table below.
x Read all the chapters that are relevant to your cycle category.
Symbol Cycle category Use
Category 0 cycles are generally
12" balance bikes and 12" or 16"
children’s bikes.
Category 0:
- For children aged 3 years and up
- Only for use under the supervision of a
parent or guardian
- Not permitted on the road
- Not permitted in competitions
- Not suitable for jumps or acrobatics
Category 1 cycles are generally
bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs
in the style of racing bikes or
fitness bikes (urban bikes).
Category 1:
- Solely for asphalt, concrete or paved roads
and paths
- Wheels must be kept in permanent contact
with the ground
- Permitted in competitions
- Not suitable for drops, jumps or acrobatics
Category 2 cycles are generally
bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs
in the style of city, trekking,
cross-trekking or cargo bikes,
plus 24" junior bikes and 20"
children’s bikes.
Category 2:
- Includes category 1, plus surfaced and
naturally firm paths with moderate inclines
- Can be ridden down steps of up to
15 cm/5.9", e.g. kerbs
- Not permitted in competitions
- Not suitable for jumps or acrobatics