CATEGORIA 0

Category 0 cycles are generally 12“ balance bikes and 12“ or 16“ children’s bikes.

- 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

- Maximum permissible weight = weight of bike including rider with full clothing and luggage: POWERKID 16/POWERKID 12/POWERKIDDY 12: max. 36 kg

KATEGORIE 1:

Category 1 cycles are generally bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs in the style of racing bikes or fitness bikes (urban bikes).

- 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

KATEGORIE 2

Category 2 cycles are generally bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs in the style of city, trekking, cross-trekking or cargo bikes, as well as 20“ children’s bikes and 24“ junior bikes.

- 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

- Maximum permissible weight = weight of bike including rider with full clothing and luggage: KATO Kid 2.0 / R1.0/ KATO Kid D4.4 /2.4/Lanao Kid 2.0 / R1.0/ Lanao Kid D4.4 / 2.4: max. 60 kg 

- Maximum permissible weight = weight of bike including rider with full clothing and luggage: ROAD RAGE/ E-SQUARE (Travel / Cross / Trekking): max. 120 kg 

- Maximum permissible weight = weight of bike including rider with full clothing and luggage: SQUARE (Urban/ Cross/ Trekking): max. 140 kg

CATEGORIA 3

Category 3 cycles are generally bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs in the style of mountain bikes designed for cross-country, marathon and touring use, plus bikes in the cyclo-cross and all-track segments.

- Includes categories 1 and 2, plus rough trails with small obstacles, and unsurfaced routes that require good riding technique

- Permitted in competitions

- Drops and jumps permitted up to a max. height of 60 cm / 23.6“ (with appropriate riding technique)

- Not suitable for acrobatics

- Maximum permissible weight = weight of bike including rider with full clothing and luggage: LECTOR WC 9 UC: max. 103,7 kg 

- Maximum permissible weight = weight of bike including rider with full clothing and luggage: LECTOR / LECTOR SuperFit / LECTOR FS/ KATO FS / KATO / LANAO / NIRVANA TOUR/ Hybride HTX: max. 120 kg

- Maximum permissible weight = weight of bike including rider with full clothing and luggage: E-TERU (MY21): max. 120 kg