EN 17860-1:2024
(Main)Carrier cycles - Part 1: Terms and definitions
Carrier cycles - Part 1: Terms and definitions
This standard specifies terms and definitions related to safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of carrier cycles.
Lastenfahrräder - Teil 1: Begriffe
Dieses Dokument legt Begriffe in Bezug auf sicherheitstechnische und leistungsbezogene Anforderungen an die konstruktive Ausführung, den Zusammenbau und die Prüfung von Lastenfahrrädern fest.
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 1 : Vocabulaire
Le présent document spécifie les termes et définitions relatifs aux exigences de sécurité et de performance pour la conception, l’assemblage et les essais des cycles utilitaires.
Tovorna kolesa - 1. del: Izrazi in definicije
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2024
Tovorna kolesa - 1. del: Izrazi in definicije
Carrier cycles - Part 1: Terms and definitions
Lastenfahrräder - Teil 1: Begriffe und Definitionen
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 1 : Termes et définitions
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17860-1:2024
ICS:
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 17860-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 43.150
English Version
Carrier cycles - Part 1: Terms and definitions
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 1 : Termes et définitions Lastenfahrräder - Teil 1: Begriffe und Definitionen
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
3.1 Cycle type . 5
3.2 General terms . 6
3.3 Driving environment . 8
3.4 Brake . 8
3.5 Head assembly . 9
3.6 Frame and fork . 10
3.7 Wheel and rim . 10
3.8 Pedal and drive system . 11
3.9 Saddle and seat-post . 12
3.10 Electrical . 12
3.11 Passenger transport . 13
3.12 Trailers . 14
European foreword
This document (EN 17860-1:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 333 “Cycles”, the
secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by March 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document is part of standard series consisting of the following parts, users are invited to check which
parts are applicable to their situation
— EN 17860-1:2023, Cycles — Carrier Cycles — Part 1: Vocabulary
— EN 17860-2:2023, Cycles — Carrier Cycles — Part 2: Lightweight single track carrier cycles –
mechanical and functional aspects
— EN 17860-3:2023, Cycles — Carrier Cycles — Part 3: Lightweight multi track carrier cycles –
mechanical and functional aspects
— prEN 17860-4, Cycles — Carrier Cycles — Heavyweight multi track carrier cycles – mechanical and
functional aspects
— prEN 17860-5:2023, Cycles — Carrier Cycles — Electrical aspects
— prEN 17860-6, Cycles — Carrier Cycles — Passenger transport
— prEN 17860-7:2023, Cycles — Carrier Cycles — Trailers
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Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
This document gives terms and definitions related to requirements and test methods for carrier cycles.
This document has been developed in response to demand throughout Europe. Its aim is to provide a
standard for the assessment of mechanical and electrical aspects for carrier cycles of a type which are
excluded from type approval by Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013.
1 Scope
This document specifies terms and definitions related to safety and performance requirements for the
design, assembly, and testing of carrier cycles.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1 Cycle type
3.1.1
bicycle
two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled solely or mainly by the muscular energy of the person on that
vehicle, in particular by means of pedals
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.2]
3.1.2
cycle
vehicle that has at least two wheels and is propelled solely or mainly by the muscular energy of the person
on that vehicle, in particular by means of pedals
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.1]
3.1.3
carrier cycle
cycle specifically for transporting goods and/or passengers
Note 1 to entry: Carrier cycles are commonly referred to as cargo bikes or delivery (bi)cycles.
3.1.4
electrically power assisted cycle
EPAC
cycle, equipped with pedals and an auxiliary electric motor, which cannot be propelled exclusively by
means of this auxiliary electric motor, except in the start-up assistance mode
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.3]
3.1.5
single track
with wheels in line
3.1.6
multi track
with wheels not in line
3.1.7
tilting wheel
wheel of which the axle can rotate around the longitudinal axis of the frame
Note1 to entry: Typically found on three wheeled cycles at the front axle, the wheels tilt in the direction of a turn to
balance some or all of the roll moment caused by centripetal acceleration.
3.2 General terms
3.2.1
bolted joint
components joined together with threaded fastener
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.71]
3.2.2
composite material
component that is entirely or partially made of a non-metallic matrix materials which is reinforced by
metallic or non-metallic materials such as short or long fibres, fabric, or particles
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.18]
3.2.3
footrest
facility for supporting the feet of the transported passenger
[SOURCE: DIN 79010, 3.12]
3.2.4
fracture
unintentional separation into two or more parts
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.35]
3.2.5
luggage carrier
device, including containers such as baskets, that is mounted and permanently attached above and/or
adjacent to the rear wheel(s) (in the case of a rear luggage carrier) or front wheel(s) (in the case of a front
luggage carrier) of a cycle and that is exclusively designed for carrying luggage or children in child-seats
[SOURCE: EN ISO 11243:2016, 3.2]
3.2.6
quick-release device
lever actuated mechanism that connects, retains, or secures a wheel or any other component
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.54]
3.2.7
payload
total load
sum of the weight of the cyclist and the weight of the loaded goods/passengers
Note 1 to entry: Table 1 gives an overview of the relation between weight related definitions.
[SOURCE: DIN 79010, 3.6]
3.2.8
maximum permissible total weight
gross vehicle weight
weight of the fully assembled carrier cycle plus cyclist, luggage and unbraked trailer as defined by the
manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: Table 1 gives an overview of the relation between weight related definitions.
3.2.9
unladen weight
weight of the carrier cycle with standard equipment (according to the manufacturer's description) for
normal operation, including the battery
Note 1 to entry: Table 1 gives an overview of the relation between weight related definitions.
Table 1 — Relation between weight related definitions
Weight of Weight of
Weight of
Weight of the goods the
Definition the carrier
the cyclist and/or unbraked
cycle
passengers trailer
Payload/total load Included Included
Unladen weight Included
Maximum permissible total weight / Included Included Included Included
Gross vehicle weight
3.2.10
visible crack
crack which results from a test where that crack is visible to the naked eye
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.66]
3.2.11
wheelbase
distance between the contact centres of the vehicle tyres measured parallel to the longitudinal axis
Note 1 to entry: The vehicle is at rest and stood on a horizontal surface; the steer angles are zero.
[SOURCE: DIN 79010. 3.18, updated]
3.2.12
track
distance between the tyre contact centres of the two wheels of a single-axle on multi-track vehicles
measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis
Note 1 to entry: At rest, the vehicle is stood on a horizontal surface.
[SOURCE: DIN 79010, 3.19, updated]
3.2.13
minimum insertion-depth mark
mark indicating the minimum insertion-depth of handlebar stem into fork steerer (fork stem) or seat-
post into frame
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.46]
3.3 Driving environment
3.3.1
public road
any designated and adopted road, pavement, path or track on which a cycle is legally permitted to travel
Note 1 to entry: On most though not all such public roads, cycles will share use with other forms of transport
including motorized traffic.
3.4 Brake
3.4.1
brake lever
lever that operates a braking device
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.12]
3.4.2
brake system
interconnected parts/components that make up a velocity retarding and stopping function for a cycle
and/or keeps the velocity at 0 m/s
3.4.3
braking distance
distance travelled by a cycle between the commencement of braking (3.4.5) and the point at which the
cycle comes to rest
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.14]
3.4.4
braking force
tangential rearward force between the tyre and the ground or the tyre and the drum or belt of the test
machine
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.15]
3.4.5
commencement of braking
point on the test track or test machine at which the brake actuating device operated directly by the riders
hand or foot or by a test mechanism starts to move from its rest position
Note 1 to entry: On the test track, this point is determined by the first brake-actuating device (front or rear) to
operate.
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.16]
3.4.6
disc brake
brake in which pads are used to grip the lateral faces of a thin disc attached to or incorporated in the
wheel hub
[SOURCE: EN 15194:2017, 3.13]
3.4.7
parking brake
brake system which, after applying one or more brake(s), remains constantly in ap
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