Trailer and child seat

Trailer

Child trailers or other e-bike trailers (cargo or dog trailers) are only approved for use on e-bikes with EN17406 classification 1 and 2. Child/animal/cargo trailers are only permitted on e-bikes if stated on the maximum permitted weight card that you received with your e-bike.

Trailer approval information is also provided on the type plate on your e-bike.

  • Child/animal/cargo trailers are not permitted on:
    E-bikes with a carbon frame or forks
    S-Pedelecs
    Children’s and youth e-bikes with a wheel size smaller than 26"
  • Only trailers with two wheels arranged beside one another are permitted.
  • The use of single-wheel trailers is not permitted.
  • The trailer may only be attached to the left dropout if this is firmly welded to the frame. The connection of trailers to adjustable dropouts is not permitted.
  • The connection of trailers to other components (e.g. seat post, luggage rack, etc.) is not permitted.
  • The maximum trailer load (trailer including payload) is 60 kg.
  • Always have your child/animal/cargo trailer fitted by your specialist dealer.

 

Child seat

Child seats are only approved for use on e-bikes with EN17406 classification 1 and 2. Child seats are only permitted on e-bikes if stated on the maximum permitted weight card that you received with your e-bike.

Child seat approval information is also provided on the type plate on your e-bike.

  • The use of child seats is not permitted on the following bikes:
    E-bikes with a carbon frame or forks
    S-Pedelecs
    Children’s and youth e-bikes with a wheel size smaller than 26"
  • Always have your child seat fitted by your specialist dealer.
  • Only have child seats fitted if your e-bike is suitable. Ask your dealer about suitable child seats.
  • Only use child seats that are fitted behind the rider.
  • Child seats mounted on the seat post are not permitted.
  • Child seats mounted on the seat tube are not permitted.
  • Child seats fitted in front of the rider are not permitted (exception: cargo bikes with special child transport devices).
  • The mounting of child seats on the luggage rack using a suitable adapter is only permitted if the rack complies with ISO 11243 requirements and has a maximum permitted payload of 27 kilos or more.
  • Children weighing more than 15 kilos must not be transported in a child seat.