CEN/TC 333 - Cycles

This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles for private and commercial use with exception of EPAC intended for hire from unattended station.
This European Standard is intended to cover all common significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 4) of electrically power assisted bicycles, when used as intended and under condition of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted bicycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the EPAC reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a rated voltage up to and including 48 V d.c. or integrated battery charger with a nominal 230 V a.c. input.
This European Standard specifies safety and safety related performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of EPAC bicycles and subassemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and that are intended for use on public roads.
This European Standard is not applicable to EPACs which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide innovative requirements and test methods applicable to any category of bicycle (city/trekking, MTB, young adult and racing) containing components manufactured, in part or whole, from composite materials. Its aim is to provide technical solutions that reduce the risk of component failure and rider injury during the specified use of such bicycles.
This Technical Report includes requirements and test methods validated by the bicycle industry and test houses for composite assemblies including forks, frames, wheels, saddle rails and seat posts.
This Technical Report makes reference to current "state of the art" standards in the field of bicycles, agreed at CEN level through the publication of EN ISO 4210  series of standards. Therefore, the requirements and tests proposed in this Technical Report are intended to be read and applied in accordance with the appropriate EN ISO 4210 standard.
NOTE   Please note that the tests described in this TR refer in places to paragraph numbers from the applicable EN ISO 4210  series.

This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for two track cycle trailers (i.e. with one or two wheels) and their connecting devices.
These cycle trailers are intended for the conveyance of cargo loads or up to two passive child passengers (i.e. not pedalling), both of whom are capable of sitting unaided and neither of whom weighs more than 22 kg.
The maximum permitted weight of such a cycle trailer, including cargo and/or passenger(s), does not exceed 60 kg.
This standard is not applicable to trailer cycles (one or two-track trailer for the transportation of one or two pedalling passengers, usually children, with device for connection behind cycle) and for type L trailers for professional use or with a single wheel (single track trailer) according to Table 1.

ISO 11243:2016 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of luggage carriers intended for mounting (with or without tool) above and adjacent to the wheels of cycles and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers.
It does not apply to removable luggage (for example, handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).
Toy carrier intended to be mounted on bicycles for young children in the scope of ISO 8098 are not covered by ISO 11243:2016.

ISO 4210-2:2015 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1, and lays down guidelines for manufacturer's instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This part of ISO 4210 applies to young adult bicycles with maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and less than 750 mm, city and trekking bicycles, mountain bicycles, and racing bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more including folding bicycles (see Table 1 and Figure 1).
This part of ISO 4210 does not apply to specialized types of bicycle, such as delivery bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tandems, BMX bicycles, and bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres.
NOTE For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm or less, see ISO 8124‑1, and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, see ISO 8098.

ISO 4210-6:2015 specifies the frame and fork test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-7:2014 specifies wheel and rim test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-4:2014 specifies the braking test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-5:2014 specifies the steering test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-1:2014 specifies terms and definitions related to safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1.

ISO 4210-8:2014 specifies pedal and drive system test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-9:2014 specifies saddle and seat-post test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 4210-3:2014 specifies the common test methods for ISO 4210‑2.

ISO 8098:2014 specifies safety and performance requirements and test methods for the design, assembly and testing of fully assembled bicycles and sub-assemblies for young children. It also provides guidelines for instructions on the use and care of the bicycles.
ISO 8098:2014 is applicable to bicycles with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, propelled by a transmitted drive to the rear wheel.
ISO 8098:2014 is not applicable to special bicycles intended for performing stunts (e.g. BMX bicycles).

This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly and testing of BMX bicycles and sub-assemblies intended for use in any type of location such as roads and/or tracks and/or ramps. It applies to specialised types of bicycle designed and equipped for activities such as acrobatic ground manoeuvres, stunting and aerobatic manoeuvres and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such BMX bicycles.
It applies to BMX bicycles on which the saddle height can be adjusted to provide a minimum saddle height of 435 mm or more.
It applies to:
a)   category 1, BMX designed for a rider mass of 45 kg or less;
b)   category 2, BMX designed for a rider mass more than 45 kg.
It does not apply to BMX bicycles for use in sanctioned competition events.
No requirements on lighting set, reflectors and warning devices are specified in this European Standard due to the existence of several different national regulations applicable in the European countries.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 14764:2005, City and trekking bicycles - Safety requirements and test methods.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 14766:2005, Mountain-bicycles - Safety requirements and test methods.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 14765:2005+A1:2008, Bicycles for young children - Safety requirements and test methods.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 14781:2005, Racing bicycles - Safety requirements and test methods.

TC - Modifications in three language versions (regarding the translation of technical terms in German and in Dutch) in all tables and in the titles of two figures.

This European Standard defines a description of common terms and symbols used in the field of bicycles. The terms are classified under a nomenclature of different parts of bicycles and presented in English, French, German, Dutch and Italian.

This European Standard specifies performance requirements and describes test methods for strength, security, function and corrosion resistance of locks for cycles. It also covers certain aspects regarding the safety of the rider of the cycle on which the lock is mounted. This standard covers permanently-mounted cycle locks and removable locks.

The purpose of this document is to provide innovative requirements and test methods applicable to any components and assemblies of any category of bicycles (city, trekking, MTB, young adult and racing). Its aim is to provide technical solutions that reduce the risk of component failure and rider injury during the specified use of such bicycles.
This document makes reference to current “state of the art” standards in the field of bicycles, agreed at CEN level through the publication of the EN ISO 4210 series of standards. Therefore, the requirements and tests proposed in this document are intended to be read and applied in accordance with the appropriate EN ISO 4210 standard.
NOTE The tests described in this document refer in places to clause numbers from the applicable EN ISO 4210 series.

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.

This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles for private and commercial use with exception of EPAC intended for hire from unattended station.
This European Standard is intended to cover all common significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 4) of electrically power assisted bicycles, when used as intended and under condition of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted bicycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the EPAC reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a rated voltage up to and including 48 V d.c. or integrated battery charger with a nominal 230 V a.c. input.
This European Standard specifies safety and safety related performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of EPAC bicycles and subassemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and that are intended for use on public roads.
This European Standard is not applicable to EPACs which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN.

For the purpose of this document the scope of EN 15194:2017 is applicable with the following addition.
This document specifies specific requirements applicable to EPAC Mountain bikes.
EPAC-MTB category 5 according to EN 17406:2020+A1:2021, Table 1 is not covered by this document.

This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for two track cycle trailers (i.e. with one or two wheels) and their connecting devices.
These cycle trailers are intended for the conveyance of cargo loads or up to two passive child passengers (i.e. not pedalling), both of whom are capable of sitting unaided and neither of whom weighs more than 22 kg.
The maximum permitted weight of such a cycle trailer, including cargo and/or passenger(s), does not exceed 60 kg.
This standard is not applicable to trailer cycles (one or two-track trailer for the transportation of one or two pedalling passengers, usually children, with device for connection behind cycle) and for type L trailers for professional use or with a single wheel (single track trailer) according to Table 1.

This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted cycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for the assessment of the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems using battery voltage up to 48 VDC or integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the assessment of the design and assembly of electrically power assisted cycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a voltage up to and including 48 VDC or  integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input

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.

This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted cycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for the assessment of the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems using battery voltage up to 48 VDC or integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the assessment of the design and assembly of electrically power assisted cycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a voltage up to and including 48 VDC or integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input.

This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for two track cycle trailers (i.e. with one or two wheels) and their connecting devices.
These cycle trailers are intended for the conveyance of cargo loads or up to two passive child passengers (i.e. not pedalling), both of whom are capable of sitting unaided and neither of whom weighs more than 22 kg.
The maximum permitted weight of such a cycle trailer, including cargo and/or passenger(s), does not exceed 60 kg.
This standard is not applicable to trailer cycles (one or two-track trailer for the transportation of one or two pedalling passengers, usually children, with device for connection behind cycle) and for type L trailers for professional use or with a single wheel (single track trailer) according to Table 1.

This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of luggage carriers intended for permanent mounting above or adjacent to the wheels of cycles and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers.
This European Standard does not apply to removable luggage (for example handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).

DOW = DAV + 12 months
2013-11-22 GVN: Draft for // vote received in ISO/CS (see notification of 2013-11-22 in dataservice).
2012-09-03 EMA: Draft for // ENQ received in ISO/CS (see notification of 2012-09-03 in dataservice).

DOW = DAV + 12 months
2013-11-22 GVN: Draft for // vote received in ISO/CS (see notification of 2013-11-22 in dataservice).
2012-09-03 EMA: Draft for // ENQ received in ISO/CS (see notification of 2012-09-03 in dataservice).

This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and that are in-tended for use on public roads.
This standard does not apply to mountain bicycles and racing bicycles, tradesman's delivery bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tandems and bicycles designed and equipped for use in sanctioned competitive events.
NOTE    For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.

This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies intended for off-road, rough-terrain use, and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles. It applies to bicycles on which the saddle can be adjusted to provide a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more.
NOTE   For bicycles with a saddle height of less than 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.
It does not apply to racing bicycles and specialised types of bicycle such as tandems or bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres.
No requirements on lighting equipment, reflectors and warning devices are specified in this European Standard, due to the existence of several different national regulations applicable in the European Countries.

This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly and testing of racing bicycles and sub-assemblies, and lays down guidelines for manufacture's instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to racing bicycles intended for high-speed amateur use on public roads, and on which the saddle can be adjusted to provide a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more.
This European Standard does not apply to mountain bicycles and to specialised types of racing bicycle such as tandems or bicycles designed and equipped for use in sanctioned competitive events.
NOTE   For bicycles with a saddle height of = 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.

This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements and test methods for bicycles for young children, in respect of the design, assembly and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies. Guidelines for instructions on the use and care of bicycles are also provided.
This European Standard applies to bicycles with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than
635 mm (typical rider weight of 30 kg), and propelled by a transmitted drive to the rear wheel.
This European Standard does not apply to special bicycles intended for stunting (e.g. BMX bicycles).
NOTE   For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm see EN 71 and for bicycles with a saddle height of 635 mm or more see prEN 14764.

This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for two track cycle trailers (i.e. with one or two wheels) and their connecting devices.
These cycle trailers are intended for the conveyance of cargo loads or up to two passive child passengers (i.e. not pedalling), both of whom are capable of sitting unaided and neither of whom weighs more than 22 kg.
The maximum permitted weight of such a cycle trailer, including cargo and/or passenger(s), does not exceed 60 kg.
This standard is not applicable to trailer cycles (one or two-track trailer for the transportation of one or two pedalling passengers, usually children, with device for connection behind cycle) and for type L trailers for professional use or with a single wheel (single track trailer) according to Table 1.

This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted cycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for the assessment of the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems using battery voltage up to 48 VDC or integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the assessment of the design and assembly of electrically power assisted cycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a voltage up to and including 48 VDC or integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input.