Article 1

For the purposes of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply:

  1. (a)

    Bicycle’ means a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled solely or mainly by the muscular energy of the rider, excluding vehicles with two or more saddles.

  2. (b)

    Bicycle for young children’ means a bicycle with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, intended for riders of an average weight of 30 kg.

  3. (c)

    City and trekking bicycle’ means a bicycle with a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more intended for use on public roads, including non-paved roads.

  4. (d)

    Mountain bicycle’ means a bicycle with a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more designed for off-road use on rough terrain, public roads and public pathways which is equipped with a suitably strengthened frame and other components, and, typically, with wide-section tyres with coarse tread patterns and a wide range of transmission gears.

  5. (e)

    Racing bicycle’ means a bicycle with a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more intended for high-speed use on public roads. These bicycles are generally intended for use on a paved track.

  6. (f)

    Luggage carrier for bicycles’ means a device or container, excluding trailers, which is mounted and permanently attached above and/or adjacent to the rear wheel (rear luggage carrier), or to the front wheel (front luggage carrier) of a bicycle and which is exclusively designed for carrying luggage or children seated in a child seat.