CEN/TC 333/WG 9 - Cargo bikes

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.

This standard specifies terms and definitions related to safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of carrier cycles.

This standard specifies mechanical aspects of lightweight multi track carrier cycles.

This document applies to the transportation of passengers on carrier cycles as defined in the other parts of this standard series.

This document applies to multi track carrier cycles with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 550 kg*, with
with or without electric assistance.
NOTE Electric assistance will be covered in a separate part of this standard series.
(*: value maximum gross vehicle weight for this part is still under discussion, but will be around 550 kg)

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for single and multi-axle cargo trailers and their connecting devices.
This document applies to cargo trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 600 kg.
This document is not applicable to trailer for transportation of passengers, usually children and for type of trailers which use fifth wheel for connecting to the front cycles as listed in the Table 1 in this document.
Table 1 - Types of cycle trailers
Type of trailer   Applicability of this document
Multi track single axle   Applicable
Multi track multi axle   Applicable
Single track with single axle or multi axle   Not applicable
Fifth wheel trailer with single axle or multi axle   Not applicable
Usage   
Cargo   Applicable
People/children/pet   Not applicable
NOTE   Requirements and test methods for electrical assistance for electrically assisted cargo trailers are covered by prEN 17860-5:2023.

This document applies to:
-   functional and electrical safety aspects of carrier cycles covered in all parts of EN 17860;
-   electrical aspects of electrically power assisted cycle trailers (EPACT) covered in prEN 17860-7;
-   electrical aspects of batteries used for carrier cycles;
-   electrical aspects of chargers used for carrier cycles.
This document does not apply to charging stations.
This document specifies requirements and test methods for motor power management systems, electrical circuits including the charger for the assessment of the design and assembly of carrier cycles and subassemblies for systems having a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) maximum working voltage ≤ 60 V d.c. disregarding transients.