This category describes STEVENS cross-country, marathon and touring mountain bikes. STEVENS hardtail mountain bikes and full suspension STEVENS bikes with short suspension travel are typical for this category. STEVENS Marathon, XC Carbon, XC Alloy and Junior Sport.
Instructions on intended use
- The maximum permissible overall weight (rider incl. luggage and bicycle) should not exceed 115 kg. Under certain circumstances this maximum permissible maximum weight can be further limited by the component manufacturers’ recommendations for use or weight limits. You find more information in the instructions od on the website of the respective component manufacturers.
- On full suspension STEVENS mountain bikes made of aluminium the use of trailers is permitted. On full suspension STEVENS mountain bikes made of carbon trailer are, however, not permitted.
STEVENS cross-country, marathon and touring mountain bikes are suitable for off-road use, but not for blocked terrain, tricks, stair riding etc., training and competitive use in the categories freeride, dirt, downhill. STEVENS bikes of this category can be used on surfaces permitted for bikes of the categories 1 and 3 and are in addition suitable for rough and unpaved terrains. Sporadic jumps are also included in the field of use of these STEVENS bikes. But particularly inexperienced riders doing jumps may land inappropriately, thus increasing the acting forces significantly which may result in damage and injuries. We recommend that you train your skills in a riding technique course. If necessary, ask your STEVENS dealer to inspect your STEVENS bicycle at shorter intervals than according to the service and maintenance schedule.
Due to their design and fittings, STEVENS mountain bikes of the category 5 are not always suitable for being used on public roads. If you want to use them on public roads, these bikes must be fitted with the prescribed equipment. Observe the traffic rules when riding on public roads. For more information read the chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on Public Roads” in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual on our website www.stevensbikes.de/manual.
Danger:
STEVENS bicycles of the category 5 are not suitable for use on blocked terrain, jumps, slides, stair riding, stoppies, wheelies, tricks etc.!
There is no longer such a thing as “the mountain bike”. Various types of mountain bikes for specific uses have been developed instead. Be sure to use your STEVENS mountain bike only according to its intended use. Observe the traffic rules when riding on public roads.