CEN/TC 333/WG 9 - Cargo bikes

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.

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 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 in a forward- and/or rearward-facing position on a carrier cycle as defined in the EN 17860 series, except for Part 7 (carrier cycle trailers).
This document does not apply to the transportation of children in a child seat that is tested according to EN 14344:2022.
This document applies to the intended riding purpose commuting and leisure with moderate effort, in accordance with EN 17406:2020+A1:2021.
NOTE   Some European countries have special legislation for transporting children on cycles. Compliance with this document might not meet this legislation.

This document is applicable to carrier cycles with or without electric assistance with a minimum gross vehicle weight that is bigger than 300 kg and a maximum gross vehicle weight of 650 kg.