Not all components of your e-bike might be changed or replaced without approval. The two German associations "
guideline. This guideline defines the conditions under which e-bike components may be replaced. The document divides the e-bike components into four different categories: The following table contains all
possible components of an e-bike. Although the components may not or cannot be mounted on your e-bike, they are part of the following table.
CATEGORY 1: COMPONENTS WHICH CAN ONLY BE REPLACED AFTER APPROVAL BY THE DRIVE SYSTEM PROVIDER OR PROPAIN
• Drive unit
• Sensors
• Electronic control unit
• Electronic cables
• Control unit on handlebar / display
• Battery pack / charger
CATEGORY 2: COMPONENTS WHICH CAN ONLY BE REPLACED AFTER APPROVAL BY PROPAIN BIKES
• Frame
• Rear shock
• Rigid or suspension fork
• Brake system
• Pannier rack (racks directly affect the load distribution on a bicycle. Both negative and positive changes result in a different riding behaviour than the one originally intended by the manufacturer.)