Intended Use; Riding A Speed Pedelec - Special Features - Cube GO SwissDrive Betriebsanleitung

3. INTeNDeD USe
Keep in mind that every bicycle type is built for a specific intended use. Be sure to
use your cUBe pedelec only according to its intended use, as it may otherwise not
withstand the stress, fail and cause an accident with unforeseeable consequences!
The warranty becomes null and void in the event of inappropriate use.
Pedelecs (pedal electric cycles) (1) are bicycles with auxiliary motor that only switch-
es on when the pedals are moved by the rider. a driving licence is not required for
riding a cUBe pedelec, if the motor assistance switches off automatically at a speed
of 25 kmh/15 mph. With pedelecs, using cycle paths is not compulsory. Wearing a
helmet is recommended, but not compulsory.
cUBe pedelecs are designed for cycling exclusively on lanes and roads with a smooth
surface. only use trails that are allowed for bicycles. In general, typical pedelecs are
not suitable for off-road use. Using pedelecs off-road can result in crashes with un-
foreseeable consequences.
Speed pedelecs (2) are bicycles with auxiliary motor which provide assistance to
the rider even beyond a speed of 25 kmh/15 mph, as long as you continue pedal-
ling. Without pedalling a speed pedelec provides assistance to a maximum speed of
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20 kmh/12 mph. Speed pedelecs are considered as motor vehicles have a general
type approval or eU type approval and therefore subject to strict regulations relating
to the replacement of component and changes. In the UK for riding on public roads
these speed pedelecs are required to have an operating licence and to be insured as
motor vehicle. Wearing a helmet is compulsory. Keep yourself informed about current
legislative changes in your country.
The laws and regulations concerning pedelecs are currently being re-
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vised. Please check from your local newspapers and other media to
see if there are any changes in the legal situation.
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For more information about the intended use of your CUBE pedelec
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as well as the permitted overall weight (rider, CUBE pedelec and bag-
gage) see the bicycle card.
CUBE pedelecs are not approved for towing trailers!
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3.1 riding a Speed Pedelec – Special features
Basically, a speed pedelec is a pedelec, which is only clearly faster. Be sure to thor-
oughly read chapter "Intended Use" prior to the present chapter. Keep in mind that
all tips and warnings given in the mentioned chapter apply all the more and with still
greater importance to speed pedelecs. Practise the handling of the still more powerful
and faster speed pedelec and always ride with foresight.
In contrast to pedelecs speed pedelecs are classified as e-bikes and thus as motor
vehicles. for the UK that means that:
- In addition to typical bicycle components they must also be fitted with a rear view
mirror (3).
- a speed pedelec must have liability insurance, an operating licence or eU type
approval, and the insurance marking (4) must be attached.
- The rider will need an appropriate driving licence and must wear a motorcycle
safety helmet.
- In the same way as for car tyres, the tyres must have a minimum tread depth of
1.6 mm. If the tyre has been worn down to this limit, it must be replaced by an
identical one, otherwise the operating licence is no longer valid.
If a component needs to be replaced, make it a rule to only use origi-
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nal spare parts. Wearing parts of other manufacturers, e.g. brake pads
or tyres that are not of identical size, may cause harm to the safety
of your pedelec. Risk of accident! The operating licence for speed
pedelecs becomes null and void if other than original spare parts are
installed.
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