Supply of bicycles with unassembled parts5

1

A person must not supply a bicycle with unassembled parts (whether wholly or partially) unless the requirements of paragraphs (2) to (4) of this regulation are satisfied.

2

The bicycle must be accompanied with—

a

a list of readily available standard tools, and

b

any special or non-standard tools,

required to assemble the parts correctly.

3

The bicycle must be accompanied with a set of instructions containing information on the correct assembly and subsequent adjustments of any parts supplied unassembled.

4

The bicycle must be capable of being assembled and adjusted in accordance with the instructions so as to comply with the requirements of paragraphs (3) to (12) of regulation 4.

5

Subject to paragraph (6), the prohibition in paragraph (1) applies also to a person—

a

offering to supply a bicycle;

b

agreeing to supply a bicycle;

c

exposing a bicycle for supply; or

d

possessing a bicycle for supply;

where at the time of offering or agreeing to supply the bicycle, or exposing or possessing the bicycle for supply, the requirements in paragraphs (2) to (4) are not satisfied.

6

Paragraph (5) does not apply where the person has measures in place to ensure that when the bicycle is supplied, the requirements of paragraphs (2) to (4) are satisfied.