Exemptions for certain categories of bicycle3
1
These Regulations do not apply in relation to the supply of a bicycle which—
a
has a maximum saddle height of less than 635 millimetres;
b
has been previously supplied and used (other than for the purpose of testing) on or off road;
c
is a bicycle which has no brakes and is specifically designed for off-road racing on enclosed tracks;
d
has been constructed, or is intended to be assembled, to the design of an individual person for use by that person in competitive events; or
e
the person supplying the bicycle believes will not be used in the United Kingdom.
2
In this regulation, “maximum saddle height” means the height of the top of the saddle when—
a
the bicycle is placed on level ground in its normal riding position and completely upright;
b
the saddle is raised to the fullest extent compatible with safety; and
c
any pneumatic tyres on the wheels of the bicycle are fully inflated.