EN 17406:2020/prA1

Classification for bicycles usage

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.

Gebrauchsklassifizierung von Fahrrädern

Classification pour l'utilisation des bicyclettes

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General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 07-May-2023
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 333 - Cycles
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 333/WG 8 - Composite material used in bicycles
• Current Stage: 4097 - End of interruption of work - split/merged
• Start Date: 21-Jun-2021
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety
• Ref Project: SIST EN 17406:2020/oprA1:2021 - Classification for bicycles usage

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 17406:2020+A1:2021 - Classification for bicycles usage
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 17406:2020 - Classification for bicycles usage
• Effective Date: 25-Nov-2020

Overview

EN 17406:2020/prA1 is a CEN draft amendment to the European standard EN 17406:2020 that defines a uniform classification of bicycle usage conditions. The original standard provides a method to identify bicycles and components within a common classification system and introduces graphical indicators to help retailers and consumers understand the intended use of a bicycle or aftermarket component. The amendment under enquiry modifies Annex A; specifically, the draft instructs deletion of the whole Annex A that contained pictograms in vector file format.

This document was prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 333 (Cycles) and is provided in the three official CEN languages (English, French, German). As a draft amendment it is distributed for review and comment and is not yet a definitive European Standard until approved and published.

Key Topics

• Purpose and scope: Defines the scope of a classification system for bicycle usage conditions and the method for identifying bicycle models and components within that system.
• Uniform definitions: Establishes common terminology and usage categories to improve consistency across manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and consumers.
• Graphical indicators: Describes the role of pictograms/icons as visual cues to indicate intended use, compatibility and application areas. Note: the draft amendment proposes deletion of Annex A (pictogram vector files).
• Stakeholder guidance: Supports consistent labelling practices, product descriptions and retail communication to reduce consumer confusion and improve product selection.

Applications

This classification standard is practically valuable across the bicycle industry and retail chain:

• Manufacturers: Use the classification to label frames, complete bicycles and components consistently, improving product documentation and marketing.
• Retailers: Apply pictograms and usage definitions on point-of-sale material and online listings to guide customer selection and highlight component compatibility.
• Consumers: Benefit from clearer information on intended bicycle use and component suitability, aiding safe and appropriate purchases.
• Aftermarket providers: Align replacement parts and accessories with usage classes to ensure fit-for-purpose recommendations.

Related Standards

• EN 17406:2020 (base standard) covering classification for bicycles usage
• Other CEN/CENELEC product and safety standards for bicycles and components (refer to national standards bodies for cross references)

For implementation, stakeholders should monitor the CEN enquiry outcome, review the final amendment text once published, and update pictogram and labelling assets according to the approved standard. The amendment process ensures harmonised adoption by CEN member bodies without alteration.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2021
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Classification for bicycles usage
Gebrauchsklassifizierung von Fahrrädern
Classification pour l'utilisation des bicyclettes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17406:2020/prA1
ICS:
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 17406:2020
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
February 2021
ICS
English Version
Classification for bicycles usage
Classification pour l'utilisation des bicyclettes Gebrauchsklassifizierung von Fahrrädern
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 333.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 17406:2020. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, 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
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