The end of the bell

A discreet "pling" can alert road users to an approaching bicycle without any fuss - but a bell is no longer a legal requirement since January 15, 2017. The article has been removed from the relevant ordinance. Nevertheless, many cyclists will continue to use a bell, but the police can no longer penalize the absence of one. For many mountain bikers, a bear bell or trail bell is probably the better solution instead of a bell.

Handlebars up to one meter wide

It's not just the bell that's a thing of the past. A rather curious handlebar regulation has also come to an end. Until now, handlebars were not allowed to be wider than 70 cm, which made almost all mountain bikes virtually illegal. From now on, handlebars can be up to one meter wide.