Guidelines for the parts replacement of speed e-bikes / pedelecs up to a pedal assist of 45 km/h (28 mph)

Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Important basic information Components which may only be replaced upon Components which may be replaced in consideration Special notes for mounting accessories presentation of a valid test report (parts approval (ABE*, EC, of the conditions described below ECE) or part certificate) > Speed e-bikes with a motor assistance of up to > Handlebar- unit > Pedals (Incl. approved reflectors, provided the pedal is not > Additional battery/rechargeable battery-operated 45 km/h (27 mph) are considered motor vehicles (Provided that there is no need of changing the lengths of wider than the series/original pedal (vehicle with 2002/24/EC headlights are not permissible. and subject to the EU Directive 2002/24/EC or the cables and/or hoses. A modification of the seating position approval)). for the benefit of the consumer should be possible within > Trailers are only permissible, if a trailer load is EU Regulation No. 168/2013. > Tyres (As specified in vehicle documents, either in accordan- the original cable lengths. A modification beyond results in entered under no. 17 of the certificate of conformity ce with ECE-R 75 or with approval of tyre manufacturer). > Depending on the vehicle there may be different a significantly changed load distribution on the and and a coupling device under no. 43.1. requirements which must be strictly observed when entails potentially critical steering properties). > Grips with screw clamps Note: The maximum permissible trailer load is (In this case, the vehicle width must not be modified). replacing a component. Therefore, always check the 50 % of the tractor vehicle’s empty weight > Seat post > indications given in the vehicle documents prior to (Provided that the offset to the rear does not exceed 20mm (without batteries). There are only 50mm ball doing any work on the vehicles. with regard to the series/original field of use. Note that a > ­coupling devices possible. ­modified load distribution beyond the intended setting > Rear and front (All gear change parts must be > Note: At present, vehicles with an individual operat- > Transporting children in a trailer is forbidden in range may possibly lead to critical steering properties. suitable for the number of gears and compatible with one ing licence are mainly subject to the regulations of The length of the saddle rails at the saddle structure as well another). general! the EU Directive 2002/24/EC. as the saddle form are also important). > Shift levers / Twist grip (Provided that position on > For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended not > All components which are not included in the list > Headlight ­handlebars remains unchanged). to mount child seats. must only be replaced by original spare parts of the > Cables and housings (With valid type approval, identical mounting position as well > Due to the undefined load and load distribution, it vehicle and/or component manufacturer. as EMC proof only). > Chainwheels / Belt / Cassette is strongly recommended not to use baskets. ­(Provided that the number of teeth and the diameter is > Rear light with brake light and licence plate light, ­identical to the series/original field of use). > Bags without permanent attachment are consid- if applicable (With valid type approval and identical mounting position > Chainguard (Provided that it is free of sharp outer edges ered cargo and permissible. (However, an adequate only, if tested in accordance with ECE-R 50 as well as EMC and complies with the Delegated Regulation No. 44/2014, load distribution must be observed in this case). Annex VIII). proof). > Topcases on the luggage carrier are permissible, > Mudguard (Provided that it is free of sharp outer edges and > Reflector provided that the luggage carrier’s bearing load is complies with the Delegated Regulation No. 44/2014, Annex (With valid type approval only). observed. VIII). The clearance to the tyre, which should be 10mm at least, > Rear view mirror must also be taken into account). (Only if tested in accordance with ECE-R 81 and identical > (Provided that the dimensions correspond to the mounting position). original part) > Acoustic signalling device (horn) > Inner tube (Provided that the design and the valve are (Only if tested in accordance with ECE-R 28 and identical identical). mounting position). > Crank arm (Provided that the length and the dimensions, > Pedals e.g. crank arms / frame centre (Q-Factor) are observed). (Vehicles with168/2013 approval). > Chain / Toothed belt (Provided that the original width is observed). > Rim tape (Rim tapes and rims must be compatible. Modified combinations may result in rim tape shifting and thus in defec- tive inner tubes). > Saddle (Provided that the offset to the rear does not exceed 20mm with regard to the series / original field of use. Note that a modified load distribution beyond the intended setting range may possibly lead to critical steering properties. The length of the saddle rails at the saddle structure as well as the * ABE: general type approval saddle form are also important).

This is the translation of the original guidelines issued by ZIV, VSF, BIV (German umbrella organisation for the ­German cycle industry guilds), velotech.de and the German Association for Technical Inspection (TÜV Rheinland) in cooperation with Zedler-Institut, updated in 2017. In the event of any misunderstandings, the original German version (Leitfaden für den Bauteiletausch bei schnellen E-Bikes / Pedelecs mit einer Tretunterstützung bis 45 km/h) shall be applicable.

Experts of the following associations / companies were involved in drawing up the present guidelines (in alphabetcial order):

Last update: 2017/08/09