Range Of Use
Our bikes are provided with classification stickers. These show the area of application and provide information on characteristics such as the maximum drop height or the max. total weight etc..
All information can also be found in the instructions or manual.
Category 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"
Category 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
Category 2
Category 2 cycles are generally bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs in the style of city, trekking, cross-trekking or gravelbikes, 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/ Asket/ 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"
Category 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"
Category 4
Category 4 cycles are generally bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs in the style of mountain bikes designed for all-mountain use.
Includes categories 1, 2 and 3
Larger obstacles and higher speeds require increased riding skills
Permitted in competitions
Drops and jumps permitted up to a max. height 120 cm / 47.2“ (with appropriate riding technique)
Not suitable for acrobatics
Maximum permissible weight = weight of bike including rider with full clothing and luggage: SL AMR Base / Hybride ASX 160 & 130/ RIOT EN, AM, Trail/ E-RIOT: max. 120 kg
Maximum permissible weight = weight of bike including rider with full clothing and luggage: Hybride SLAMR/ Hybride SLAMR X AL/LC: max. 140 kg "
Category 5
Category 5 cycles are generally bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs in the style of mountain bikes designed for enduro/freeride/downhill use.
Includes categories 1, 2, 3 and 4, plus very fast and very demanding terrain with extreme inclines
Very high demands on riding skill
Permitted in competitions
Long drops and jumps permitted (with appropriate riding technique)
Not suitable for acrobatics"