Carrier Cycles - Part 2: Lightweight single track carrier cycles - Mechanical aspects

This document is applicable to single track carrier cycles with or without electric assistance and a maximum gross vehicle weight of:
—   300 kg in case the manufacturer defines the carrier cycle to be intended for both private and commercial use; or
—   250 kg in case the manufacturer defines the carrier cycle to be intended for solely private use.
NOTE   Requirements for electrical power assisted carrier cycles are be covered in part 5 of this standard series.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2024
Tovorna kolesa - 2. del: Lahka enosledna kolesa za prevoz - Mehanski vidik
Carrier Cycles - Part 2: Lightweight single track carrier cycles - Mechanical aspects
Lastenfahrräder - Teil 2: Leichte einspurige Lastenfahrräder - Mechanische Aspekte
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 2 : Cycles utilitaires légers à 2 roues - Aspects mécaniques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17860-2:2024
ICS:
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 17860-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 43.150
English Version
Carrier Cycles - Part 2: Lightweight single track carrier
cycles - Mechanical aspects
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 2 : Cycles utilitaires légers à 2 Lastenfahrräder - Teil 2: Leichte einspurige
roues - Aspects mécaniques Lastenfahrräder - Mechanische Aspekte
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Contents Page
European foreword . 7
Introduction . 8
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Use cases: private and commercial/professional use . 10
5 General vehicle requirements . 10
5.1 Numbers and condition of specimens for the strength tests . 10
5.2 Accuracy tolerances of test conditions for brake tests and strength tests . 11
5.3 Protrusions . 11
5.4 Sharp edges . 11
5.5 Securing and strength of safety-relevant fasteners . 11
5.5.1 General . 11
5.5.2 Minimum failure torque . 11
5.5.3 Mechanism for folding carrier cycles . 11
5.6 Steering function . 12
5.6.1 General . 12
5.6.2 Steering — Rigidity and strength test for indirect steering systems . 12
5.6.3 Dynamic steering fatigue test for indirect steering . 15
5.7 Shimmy . 15
5.8 Requirements for loading areas/load securing . 15
5.9 Parking and stability . 16
5.9.1 Requirement . 16
5.9.2 Test method . 16
5.10 Pedal clearance . 18
5.10.1 Ground clearance . 18
5.10.2 Toe clearance . 18
5.11 Wheel and tyre assembly – clearance . 19
5.12 Wheel retention . 19
5.12.1 General . 19
5.13 Luggage carriers . 20
5.14 Vibrations, ergonomics and design . 20
5.14.1 Vibrations . 20
5.14.2 Ergonomics . 20
6 Brakes . 20
6.1 General . 20
6.2 Hand-operated brakes . 20
6.2.1 Brake lever position . 20
6.2.2 Brake lever grip dimensions. 21
6.3 Requirements of the test method on a test track . 23
6.4 Requirements of the test method on a test bench . 23
6.5 Tests . 24
6.5.1 Test method on a test track . 24
6.5.2 Test method on a test bench . 26
7 Steering unit . 30
7.1 Handlebar dimensions. 30
7.1.1 General . 30
7.1.2 Handlebar stem – Insertion-depth mark or positive stop . 31
7.1.3 Handlebar stem to fork steerer – Clamping requirements . 31
7.2 Handlebar grips or handlebar plugs . 31
7.2.1 Requirements . 31
7.2.2 Freezing test method . 32
7.2.3 Hot water test method . 32
7.3 Steering unit – Static strength and fastening tests . 33
7.3.1 Steering unit – Lateral bending test . 33
7.3.2 Handlebar stem - Forward bending test . 33
7.3.3 Handlebar to handlebar stem — Torsional security test . 34
7.3.4 Bar end to handlebar – Torsional security test . 35
7.4 Handlebar/stem unit – Dynamic test . 36
7.4.1 General . 36
7.4.2 Test method for stage 1 . 36
7.4.3 Test method for stage 2 . 37
8 Frame . 38
8.1 Suspension frames — Special requirements . 38
8.2 Requirements for all frame types . 38
8.3 Frame – Dynamic test with pedalling forces . 38
8.3.1 General . 38
8.3.2 Test method . 38
8.4 Frame – Dynamic test with horizontal forces . 40
8.4.1 General . 40
8.4.2 Determination of the test loads . 40
8.4.3 Test method . 41
8.5 Frame — Dynamic test with a vertical force onto the seat-post . 41
8.5.1 General . 41
8.5.2 Test method . 42
8.6 Frame – Dynamic test with vertical forces onto the loading area . 43
8.6.1 General . 43
8.6.2 Test method .
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