6. List of interchangeable parts
Guidelines for replacement of speed e-bike/pedelec parts up to a pedal assist of 45 km/h (28 mph)
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Important basic information
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Components which may only be replaced upon
presentation of valid test report (parts approval
(ABE*, EC, ECE) or part certificate
- Speed e-bikes with a motor assistance of up to
45 km/h (27 mph) are considered motor vehicles
and subject to EU Directive 2002/24/EC or EU
Regulation No. 168/2013.
- Depending on the vehicle there may be dierent
requirements which must be strictly observed
when replacing a component. Therefore, always
check the indications given in the vehicle
documents prior to doing any work on the
vehicles.
- Note: At present, vehicles with an individual
operating licence are mainly subject to the
regulations of the EU Directive 2002/24/EC.
- All components which are not included in the list
may only be replaced by original spare parts of
the vehicle and/or component manufacturer.
Handlebar-stem unit
Provided that there is no need to change the lengths
of cables and/or hoses, modification of the seating
position to suit the user should be possible within
the original cable lengths. Any further modification
results in a significantly changed load distribution
on the bicycle and entails potentially critical steering
properties.
Seat post
Provided that the oset to the rear does not exceed
20 mm 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 saddle shape are
also important.
Headlight
With valid type approval, identical mounting position
as well as EMC proof only.
Rear light with brake light and licence plate light, if
applicable
With valid type approval and identical mounting
position only, if tested in accordance with ECE-R 50
as well as EMC proof.
Reflector
With valid type approval only.
Rear view mirror
Only if tested in accordance with ECE-R 81 and
identical mounting position.
Acoustic signalling device (horn)
Only if tested in accordance with ECE-R 28 and
identical mounting position.
Pedals
Vehicles with 168/2013 approval.
*ABE: general type approval
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