This standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies, and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of bicycles.
This standard is applicable to bicycles intended for use on public roads, and on which the saddle can be adjusted to provide a saddle height of 635 mm or more.
This standard does not apply to specialized types of bicycle such as tradesmen’s delivery bicycles, tandems, toy bicycles and bicycles designed and equipped for use in sanctioned competitive events.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections), or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply to this standard. However parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
For the purpose of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 cycle
Any vehicle that has at least two wheels and is propelled solely by the muscular energy of the person on that vehicle, in particular by means of pedals
3.2 bicycle
Two-wheeled cycle
3.3 delivery bicycle
Bicycle designed for the primary purpose of carrying goods
3.4 tandem
Bicycle with saddles for two or more riders, one behind the other
3.5 saddle height
Dimension from the ground plane to the top of the saddle, measured in the centre of the seating area normal to the ground plane when the bicycle is upright
