Bike-Kategorien
Starting with MY 2025
Category 1
City- and Urbanbikes
Applies to bicycles and EPACs used on standard, paved surfaces where the tires are expected to maintain contact with the ground at average speeds, with occasional drops.
Intended use:
Commuting and recreational riding at moderate intensity
Recommended riding skills:
No special riding skills required
The following models belong to this category:
Category 2
Trekking- and Touringbikes
Applies to bicycles and EPACs that fall under Category 1 and are also used on unpaved roads and gravel paths with moderate ascents and descents. Under these conditions, contact with uneven terrain and repeated loss of tire contact with the ground may occur. Drops are limited to 15 cm or less.
Intended use:
Recreational riding and trekking at a moderate pace
Recommended riding skills:
No special riding skills required
The following models belong to this category:
REGARD, REGARD AL, RELATE, TIGARD
Category 3
Cross-Country and Marathon Bikes
Applies to bicycles and EPACs that fall under Categories 1 and 2 and are also used on rough trails, uneven unpaved roads, difficult terrain, and undeveloped paths, and whose use requires technical skill. Jumps and drops should be less than 60 cm.
ATTENTION: Please note that if you use rear stands, fenders, luggage racks, or bicycle trailers (where permitted), your bike’s category is limited to Category 2.
Intended Use:
Sports and competitive riding on trails with moderate technical difficulty
Recommended Riding Skills:
Technical skills and practice required
The following models belong to this category:
JEALOUS, CRAGGER
Category 4
Mountain- and Trailbikes
Applies to bicycles and EPACs that fall under Categories 1, 2, and 3, or that are used for riding downhill on unpaved trails at speeds of less than 40 km/h. Jumps should be less than 120 cm.
ATTENTION: Please note that if you use rear stands, fenders, luggage racks, or bicycle trailers (where permitted), your bike’s category is limited to Category 2.
Intended Use:
Sports and competitive riding on trails with very challenging technical demands
Recommended Riding Skills:
Technical skills, practice, and bike control required
The following models belong to this category:
JAB, DEFT, RENDER, RECAP
Category 5
Downhill-, Dirtjump- and Freeridebikes
Applies to bicycles and EPACs classified in Categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 that are used for extreme jumps followed by landings on steep terrain or descents on unpaved trails at speeds exceeding 40 km/h, or for a combination thereof.
ATTENTION: Please note that if you use rear stands, fenders, racks, or bike trailers (where permitted), your bike’s category is limited to Category 2.
Intended Use:
Extreme sports
Recommended Riding Skills:
Extreme technical skills, practice, and bike control required
The following models belong to this category:
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Category 6
Road bikes, time trial bikes, and triathlon bikes
Applies to bicycles and EPACs that fall under Category 1 and are used in competitions or other events involving high speeds exceeding 50 km/h, such as descents and sprints.
Intended use:
High-intensity sports and competitive riding
Recommended riding skills:
Technical skills and practice required
The following models belong to this category:
R1, VAILLANT, SPIRE
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