At long last Haibike dealers Raleigh have made public their their view on de-restricting electric bikes, publishing guidance for dealers and public this evening:
"As you may or may not be aware, there has been much talk recently of the de-restriction of electric bikes in the UK to exceed current legal limits.
To be clear on our position we are adding the below information to our public facing websites in relation to our ebikes.
These statements are in line with the best interests of our consumers and of course in line with recommendations from our suppliers.
The following notification will be added to each e-bike on our websites:
Important
Please be aware that this bike is regulated in line with existing Electric Power Assisted Cycles regulations.
Any modification to the bike will invalidate the guarantee and in particular any modification which increases the power of the motor and/or the top assisted speed of the bike may make the rider liable to prosecution.
Excluding statutory obligations Raleigh will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred following any modification to this product.
Furthermore, the following will be added to FAQ section of our websites:
‘Is Tuning Authorised?’
The are various companies and individuals who offer a “tuning” or customized modification of Bosch e-bike Systems, especially through the internet.
As the original component manufacturer, Bosch e-Bike Systems strongly advises against using such products and services, or attempting to modify a Bosch e-Bike System yourself: there is a great risk of shortening your system’s service life, and of damaging both the drive unit and the bike.
There is also the danger of negating the guarantee and warranty claims on the bike you purchased.
In addition, improper treatment of the system will endanger your safety and that of other road users, risking accidents as a result of this tuning, as well as steep personal liability costs and even criminal prosecution.
Therefore, Bosch e-Bike Systems calls upon all e-bike riders and vendors to refrain from “tuning” products and services.
‘I want to buy a used ebike whose owner claims to have made some “improvements” to the system. What do you recommend?’
Our clear advice in this situation: Stay away from such offers.
The Bosch e-Bike System is designed for maximum safety and service life, and all components of the system are controlled and monitored by very complex software. Any intervention in the structure of the system will almost certainly lead to deterioration in function: It can jeopardize the safety of the rider, cause wear to greatly increase, or even mean that operation and use violate legal regulations.
Any work on the system except by an authorized person or organization following the manufacturers’ guidelines would certainly negate any Guarantee or Warranty offered by the manufacturer or supplier."
"As you may or may not be aware, there has been much talk recently of the de-restriction of electric bikes in the UK to exceed current legal limits.
To be clear on our position we are adding the below information to our public facing websites in relation to our ebikes.
These statements are in line with the best interests of our consumers and of course in line with recommendations from our suppliers.
The following notification will be added to each e-bike on our websites:
Important
Please be aware that this bike is regulated in line with existing Electric Power Assisted Cycles regulations.
Any modification to the bike will invalidate the guarantee and in particular any modification which increases the power of the motor and/or the top assisted speed of the bike may make the rider liable to prosecution.
Excluding statutory obligations Raleigh will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred following any modification to this product.
Furthermore, the following will be added to FAQ section of our websites:
‘Is Tuning Authorised?’
The are various companies and individuals who offer a “tuning” or customized modification of Bosch e-bike Systems, especially through the internet.
As the original component manufacturer, Bosch e-Bike Systems strongly advises against using such products and services, or attempting to modify a Bosch e-Bike System yourself: there is a great risk of shortening your system’s service life, and of damaging both the drive unit and the bike.
There is also the danger of negating the guarantee and warranty claims on the bike you purchased.
In addition, improper treatment of the system will endanger your safety and that of other road users, risking accidents as a result of this tuning, as well as steep personal liability costs and even criminal prosecution.
Therefore, Bosch e-Bike Systems calls upon all e-bike riders and vendors to refrain from “tuning” products and services.
‘I want to buy a used ebike whose owner claims to have made some “improvements” to the system. What do you recommend?’
Our clear advice in this situation: Stay away from such offers.
The Bosch e-Bike System is designed for maximum safety and service life, and all components of the system are controlled and monitored by very complex software. Any intervention in the structure of the system will almost certainly lead to deterioration in function: It can jeopardize the safety of the rider, cause wear to greatly increase, or even mean that operation and use violate legal regulations.
Any work on the system except by an authorized person or organization following the manufacturers’ guidelines would certainly negate any Guarantee or Warranty offered by the manufacturer or supplier."
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