Raleigh BionX User Manual - Principles
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II User Manual Fast Pedelec
2 Fast Pedelec / fundamental legal
principles
The essential idea behind the fast Pedelec is not only to
be able to cover greater distances more quickly, but also
more comfortably. You can choose to relax and let the bike
do the work, exert yourself more physically, or simply get
from A to B as fast as possible. You can decide this your-
self by choosing an appropriate assist level.
This gives you more confidence on the road, as the pow-
erful acceleration gives you more control and a greater
degree of security. Your fast Pedelec assists you with 300
watts of power which takes you up to a speed of 45 km / h.
2.1 Legal principles
The fast Pedelec is classed from a legal point of view as
a L1e moped. In some EU countries, like all other bikes,
it must comply with certain regulations, the Road Traffic
Licensing Regulation in Germany (StVZO) for example.
Please observe the relevant explanations and general
information provided in the General User Manual.
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When riding with the power assist only, the fast
Pedelec must not travel faster than 20km / h. You
will therefore reach a speed of between 15 and
18 km / h on the flat.
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The power assist switches itself off once you have
reached a speed of roughly 45 km/h. You will re-
quire 700 watts to reach this speed and you cannot
do this with the assistance of the electric motor
alone. You can reach speeds of 35–45 km / h by
combining a motor output of 300 watts with your
own physical effort.
2.1.1 Meaning for the rider
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You do not legally have to wear a helmet. In the
interest of your own safety, however, you should
never ride without a helmet.
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You legally have to have a driving license. The mo-
ped test certificate is mandatory.
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If you have a German driving licence, you are auto-
matically exempt from this requirement.
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In Germany, if you were born before 01.04.1965,
you may also ride a fast Pedelec without a driving
licence.
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You legally have to have insurance. In Germany,
you can obtain the small registration mark from
any insurance company.
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Use on cycle paths is restricted.
These regulations apply to you wherever you are
in the European Union. It is possible that different
regulations exist in other countries, also inside the
EU in individual cases. Before using your fast Pedelec
abroad, find out about the legal situation in the rel-
evant country.
2.1.2 Fast Pedelecs and cycle paths
If you use your fast Pedelec as you would use a bike, i.e.
without assistance from the electric motor, you can use
all cycle paths without restriction. In some EU countries,
restrictions apply if you use the motor on a cycle path.
In Germany an amendment to the Road Traffic Ordinance
(StVO) states that: You must use your fast Pedelec on cycle
paths outside built-up areas, as is the case with mopeds.
In exceptional cases where this is not permitted, the cycle
path will also be marked with the sign "No mopeds" in
accordance with Paragraph 2 Section 4 of the Road Traffic
Ordinance (StVO). Inside built-up areas on the other hand,
you can only use your Pedelec on cycle paths if the cycle
path is marked accordingly in accordance with Paragraph
41, Sctn. 2, No. 5.
2.1.3 Travel speed switch
Your fast Pedelec is equipped with a travel speed switch.
The bike is designed so that it cannot go faster than
20 km / h when you press the travel speed switch without
pushing the pedals. This is why wearing a helmet is not
mandatory for the fast Pedelec.
Travel speed switch