43.150 - Cycles

This document defines a classification of bicycle usage conditions and it provides a method of identifying bicycles and components for use within this system.
This classification gives a uniform set of usage definitions within the bicycle industry and it includes a set of graphical indicators to provide retailers and consumers with an indication of the intended use of a particular bicycle or aftermarket components.

The purpose of this document is to provide innovative requirements and test methods applicable to any components and assemblies of any category of bicycles (city, trekking, MTB, young adult and racing). Its aim is to provide technical solutions that reduce the risk of component failure and rider injury during the specified use of such bicycles.
This document makes reference to current "state of the art" standards in the field of bicycles, agreed at CEN level through the publication of the EN ISO 4210 series of standards. Therefore, the requirements and tests proposed in this document are intended to be read and applied in accordance with the appropriate EN ISO 4210 standard.
NOTE   The tests described in this document refer in places to clause numbers from the applicable EN ISO 4210 series.

This document specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, marking, assembly, and testing of two wheeled electrically power assisted cycles (hereafter EPACs), fully-assembled EPACs and subassemblies, and provides guidelines for information supplied by the manufacturers (i.e. instructions on the use and care of such EPACs). This document applies to two wheeled EPACs that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and are intended for private and commercial use with exception of EPACs intended for hire from unattended stations. This document is intended to cover all common significant hazards, hazardous situations and events listed in 5.3 of EPACs, when used as intended or under conditions of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. This document specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charger for the assessment of the design and assembly of EPACs and sub-assemblies for systems having a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) maximum voltage up to 60 V d.c. including tolerances.

This document defines a description of common terms and symbols used in the field of bicycles and two wheeled Electric Power Assisted Cycles (EPACs). The terms are classified under a nomenclature of different parts of bicycles and two wheeled EPACs, and presented in several languages.

This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted cycles of a type which have a
maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off
as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for the assessment of the design and
assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems using battery voltage up to
48 VDC or integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems,
electrical circuits including the charging system for the assessment of the design and assembly of electrically
power assisted cycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a voltage up to and including 48 VDC or
integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input.

This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles for private and commercial use with exception of EPAC intended for hire from unattended station.
This European Standard is intended to cover all common significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 4) of electrically power assisted bicycles, when used as intended and under condition of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted bicycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the EPAC reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a rated voltage up to and including 48 V d.c. or integrated battery charger with a nominal 230 V a.c. input.
This European Standard specifies safety and safety related performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of EPAC bicycles and subassemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and that are intended for use on public roads.
This European Standard is not applicable to EPACs which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide innovative requirements and test methods applicable to any category of bicycle (city/trekking, MTB, young adult and racing) containing components manufactured, in part or whole, from composite materials. Its aim is to provide technical solutions that reduce the risk of component failure and rider injury during the specified use of such bicycles.
This Technical Report includes requirements and test methods validated by the bicycle industry and test houses for composite assemblies including forks, frames, wheels, saddle rails and seat posts.
This Technical Report makes reference to current “state of the art” standards in the field of bicycles, agreed at CEN level through the publication of EN ISO 4210 series of standards. Therefore, the requirements and tests proposed in this Technical Report are intended to be read and applied in accordance with the appropriate EN ISO 4210 standard.
NOTE   Please note that the tests described in this TR refer in places to paragraph numbers from the applicable EN ISO 4210 series.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide innovative requirements and test methods applicable to any category of bicycle (city/trekking, MTB, young adult and racing) containing components manufactured, in part or whole, from composite materials. Its aim is to provide technical solutions that reduce the risk of component failure and rider injury during the specified use of such bicycles.
This Technical Report includes requirements and test methods validated by the bicycle industry and test houses for composite assemblies including forks, frames, wheels, saddle rails and seat posts.
This Technical Report makes reference to current "state of the art" standards in the field of bicycles, agreed at CEN level through the publication of EN ISO 4210  series of standards. Therefore, the requirements and tests proposed in this Technical Report are intended to be read and applied in accordance with the appropriate EN ISO 4210 standard.
NOTE   Please note that the tests described in this TR refer in places to paragraph numbers from the applicable EN ISO 4210  series.

This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for two track cycle trailers (i.e. with one or two wheels) and their connecting devices.
These cycle trailers are intended for the conveyance of cargo loads or up to two passive child passengers (i.e. not pedalling), both of whom are capable of sitting unaided and neither of whom weighs more than 22 kg.
The maximum permitted weight of such a cycle trailer, including cargo and/or passenger(s), does not exceed 60 kg.
This standard is not applicable to trailer cycles (one or two-track trailer for the transportation of one or two pedalling passengers, usually children, with device for connection behind cycle) and for type L trailers for professional use or with a single wheel (single track trailer) according to Table 1.

This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for two track cycle trailers (i.e. with one or two wheels) and their connecting devices.
These cycle trailers are intended for the conveyance of cargo loads or up to two passive child passengers (i.e. not pedalling), both of whom are capable of sitting unaided and neither of whom weighs more than 22 kg.
The maximum permitted weight of such a cycle trailer, including cargo and/or passenger(s), does not exceed 60 kg.
This standard is not applicable to trailer cycles (one or two-track trailer for the transportation of one or two pedalling passengers, usually children, with device for connection behind cycle) and for type L trailers for professional use or with a single wheel (single track trailer) according to Table 1.

This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of luggage carriers intended for permanent mounting above or adjacent to the wheels of cycles and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers. This European Standard does not apply to removable luggage (for example handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).

ISO 6699:2016 specifies the dimensions and tolerances to ensure secure assembly between the stem and the handlebar centre of a bicycle. It is applicable for bicycles intended for use on public roads, and on which the saddle can be adjusted to provide a saddle height of 635 mm or more. It is not applicable for specialized types of bicycle, such as tradesmen's delivery bicycles, tandems, toy bicycles and bicycles designed and equipped for use in sanctioned competitive events.

ISO 11243:2016 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of luggage carriers intended for mounting (with or without tool) above and adjacent to the wheels of cycles and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers.
It does not apply to removable luggage (for example, handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).
Toy carrier intended to be mounted on bicycles for young children in the scope of ISO 8098 are not covered by ISO 11243:2016.

ISO 11243:2016 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of luggage carriers intended for mounting (with or without tool) above and adjacent to the wheels of cycles and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers. It does not apply to removable luggage (for example, handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached). Toy carrier intended to be mounted on bicycles for young children in the scope of ISO 8098 are not covered by ISO 11243:2016.

ISO 6695:2015 specifies the dimensions for the assembly of cranks on bottom bracket spindles with square end fittings.

ISO 14878:2015 lays down the technical specifications, such as the sound pressure level and the durability, and specifies the corresponding test method for audible warning devices (AWD) which may be fitted to cycles. ISO 14878:2015 applies to all types of audible warning devices (AWD) for use on bicycles.

This part of ISO 4210 specifies the frame and fork test methods for ISO 4210-2.

This part of ISO 4210 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and
testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1, and lays down guidelines
for manufacturer’s instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This part of ISO 4210 applies to young adult bicycles with maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more
and less than 750 mm, city and trekking bicycles, mountain bicycles, and racing bicycles that have a
maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more including folding bicycles (see Table 1 and Figure 1).
This part of ISO 4210 does not apply to specialized types of bicycle, such as delivery bicycles, recumbent
bicycles, tandems, BMX bicycles, and bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such
as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres.
NOTE For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm or less, see ISO 8124-1, and with a maximum
saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, see ISO 8098.

ISO 4210-6:2015 specifies the frame and fork test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-2:2015 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1, and lays down guidelines for manufacturer's instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This part of ISO 4210 applies to young adult bicycles with maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and less than 750 mm, city and trekking bicycles, mountain bicycles, and racing bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more including folding bicycles (see Table 1 and Figure 1).
This part of ISO 4210 does not apply to specialized types of bicycle, such as delivery bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tandems, BMX bicycles, and bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres.
NOTE          For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm or less, see ISO 8124‑1, and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, see ISO 8098.

ISO 4210-2:2015 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1, and lays down guidelines for manufacturer's instructions on the use and care of such bicycles. This part of ISO 4210 applies to young adult bicycles with maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and less than 750 mm, city and trekking bicycles, mountain bicycles, and racing bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more including folding bicycles (see Table 1 and Figure 1). This part of ISO 4210 does not apply to specialized types of bicycle, such as delivery bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tandems, BMX bicycles, and bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres. NOTE For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm or less, see ISO 8124‑1, and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, see ISO 8098.

ISO 4210-6:2015 specifies the frame and fork test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 6742-4:2015 is applicable to lighting systems used on cycles intended to be used on public roads and, especially, bicycles complying with ISO 4210 and ISO 8098. ISO 6742-4:2015 specifies requirements and test methods for the performance of lighting systems powered by the cycle's movement. It applies to light devices complying with ISO 6742‑1. Lighting systems include lighting devices and power supplied by cycle's movement such as generator.

ISO 6742-5:2015 is applicable to lighting systems used on cycles intended to be used on public roads and, especially, bicycles complying with ISO 4210 and ISO 8098. ISO 6742-5:2015 specifies requirements and test methods for the performance of lighting systems not powered by the cycle's movement. It applies to light devices complying with ISO 6742‑1. Lighting systems include lighting devices and power not supplied by cycle's movement such as battery.

ISO 6742-1:2015 is applicable to lighting devices used on cycles intended to be used on public roads and, especially, bicycles complying with ISO 4210 and ISO 8098. ISO 6742-1:2015 specifies the functions, safety requirements, photometric performance and test methods of lighting and signalling devices that can be used on cycles.

ISO 6742-3:2015 is applicable to lighting and retro-reflective devices used on cycles intended to be used on public roads and, especially, bicycles complying with ISO 4210 and ISO 8098. ISO 6742-3:2015 specifies the safety requirements and test methods of lighting and retro-reflective devices for fastening devices, control, (guidelines for maintenance), instructions for mounting and use.

ISO 6742-2:2015 is applicable to retro-reflective devices used on cycles intended to be used on public roads and, especially, bicycles complying with ISO 4210 and ISO 8098. ISO 6742-2:2015 specifies photometric and physical requirements of retro-reflective devices.

EN ISO 4210-7 specifies wheel and rim test methods for ISO 4210-2.

EN ISO 4210-5 specifies the steering test methods for ISO 4210-2.

EN ISO 4210 specifies the braking test methods for ISO 4210-2.

EN ISO 4210-1 specifies terms and definitions related to safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1. This part of ISO 4210 does not apply to specialized types of bicycle such as delivery bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tandems, BMX bicycles, and bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres.

EN ISO 4210-8 specifies pedal and drive system test methods for ISO 4210-2.

EN ISO 4210-9 specifies saddle and seat-post test methods for ISO 4210-2.

EN ISO 8098 specifies safety and performance requirements and test methods for the design, assembly and testing of fully assembled bicycles and sub-assemblies for young children. It also provides guidelines for instructions on the use and care of the bicycles. This International Standard is applicable to bicycles with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, propelled by a transmitted drive to the rear wheel. It is not applicable to special bicycles intended for performing stunts (e.g. BMX bicycles).

EN ISO 4210 specifies the common test methods for ISO 4210-2.

ISO 4210-8:2014 specifies pedal and drive system test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-4:2014 specifies the braking test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-3:2014 specifies the common test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-7:2014 specifies wheel and rim test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-1:2014 specifies terms and definitions related to safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1.

ISO 4210-9:2014 specifies saddle and seat-post test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-5:2014 specifies the steering test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-7:2014 specifies wheel and rim test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-5:2014 specifies the steering test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-8:2014 specifies pedal and drive system test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-4:2014 specifies the braking test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-9:2014 specifies saddle and seat-post test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-3:2014 specifies the common test methods for ISO 4210‑2.