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Additional information for 'Fast Electric Bikes'*.
The Fast Electric Bike is an electric bicycle that provides assistance that does not stop at
25 km/h, as long as one keeps pedaling. The maximum assisted speed is higher than provided
by a standard Pedelec. Note, though, that the actual maximum speed that you can reach
depends first and foremost on how strongly you pedal.
*'Fast' Electric bikes are not available in all European countries.
European Type Approval.
Legally, the Fast Electric Bike is no longer considered a 'bicycle' but a 'lightweight moped'.
It has European Type Approval (Class L1e) as such, with regards to Directive 2002/24/EC.
Fast Electric Bikes do have a throttle, which allows riding them up to 18 km/h, using motor
power only. This means that up to this speed your Fast Electric Bike can be used as an E-Bike,
rather than as a Pedelec. Above 18 km/h, the motor will assist pedaling. The maximum power
of the Bosch motor on your Fast Electric Bike is limited to 350 W.
The technical equipment of these Fast Electric Bikes is almost identical to that on 25 km/h
Pedelecs.
The following parts are additional and/or different:
• Rear view mirror,
• Insurance plate / license plate and holder for this plate,
• Throttle on the remote,
• Extra reflectors,
• Slightly different brake levers,
• Type-approval plate on the frame,
• An unique VIN number engraved on the frame (VIN = Vehicle Identification Number).
Notice.
These additional parts are all part of the type approval. It is not allowed to remove or exchange them
for other (non-certified) equipment. This also applies to the fork, tires, headlight, rear light, brakes,
kickstand, motor, battery pack and controller.
Local legislation/rules*.
• The legal rules to use a Fast Electric Bike vary per country.
You must comply with the local legal rules about the minimum age of the rider, driver
license, insurance, insurance / license plate, traffic and maximum speed regulations, etc.
with regards to the L1e type approval of your Fast Electric Bike.
• Be aware that the maximum speed of your Fast Electric Bike may not be allowed in all
countries.
• For a Fast Electric Bike, third party insurance is mandatory.
• In many countries, wearing a helmet is mandatory for these bikes.
Even, when wearing a helmet is not mandatory in your country, we strongly recommend to
always wear a helmet for your own safety.
*Notice. The local legislation/ rules may be subject to changes in time.