Operation Manual

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NOTE:
The values given here are for guidance only. A smaller or larger frame height may be better, depending on vari-
ous factors. Please consult your dealer if you have any questions.
He or she will be pleased to advise you.
• Children and youths must be able to operate the bike safely. The type of bike, size and operating ele-
ments (e.g. brake levers) must be suitable for children’s hands. Please contact your specialist dealer on
this. He or she will be pleased to advise you.
• Physical and mental fitness: if the rider would like to ride on public roads and paths: the rider must be
physically and mentally able to ride the bike on public roads.
NOTE:
Information on the technical conditions of approval for use on public roads can be found in
section 1.4, Legal regulations.
2.3.4 Where are you allowed to ride your bike?
If you overload your bike by riding on roads, paths and slopes for which your bike is not suited, it is possible
that parts of your bike will break or fail. This can lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents.
You should only ride your bike on roads, paths and slopes which are authorised for your model according to
the following classification.
NOTE:
All bikes are divided up into categories
(see the following classification and section 4.1, Types, categories, ranges).
Explanations of the following categorisation
Symbol Meaning
X permitted
- not permitted
X*
On public roads and paths only permitted with additional equipment re-
quired by law, see section 1.4, Legal regulations.
Designation Definition
Road Asphalt-covered routes
Paved paths
Paths with a solid surface such as sand, gravel or similar items (e.g., for-
est path, dirt road)
Cross-country
Terrain includes roads, wood,
field, gravel, crushed rock, for-
est paths, multiple ascents and
descents
Routes with loose surface, roots, rises,
stones, ledges, etc.
With increasing suspension travel dis-
tance, the terrain on which the wheels
move also becomes increasingly
coarser. The downhill ride on rough
terrain becomes more and more im-
portant. The quality of the uphill ride is
maintained with sophisticated suspen-
sions, but becomes less important in
the freeride category at the latest. The
construction of the wheels is adapted to
the more extreme riding conditions.
All mountain tour
All mountain trail
Enduro
Freeride
Downhill
High downhill speed on rough
terrain, loose rocks, large
roots, long jumps and strong
impacts define these riding
conditions
Dirt Trails specially created for this type of bike (BMX trails)
Sports park Terrain specifically designated for freeride / downhill / dirt
Jumps
NOTE:
The execution of jumps with these bikes is generally permitted, although they
are performed at your own risk. You should attend appropriate riding tech-
nique seminars to develop a feeling for which jumps are possible with which
bikes. Corresponding skill and experience are the preconditions for the use
of these sports bikes!