Bicycles
Bicycle manufacturing standards cover a variety of products related to the construction of bikes and bike-related accessories. Various specifications for parts of bicycles are also included, such as the Standard Specification for Bicycle Grips, chainwheels, and cranks. In addition, other documents address various categories of bicycles such as road bikes, electrically-powered bikes, tricycles, scooters, and much more. The ISO 4210 series address proper bicycle safety.
ASTM F2793-14(2023)
Standard Specification for Bicycle Grips
1.1This specification establishes a minimum outer diameter for the Bicycle Grip or End Closure, and the method for determining if the grip or End Closure meets the diameter.
1.2This specification checks the following characteristics:
1.2.1Bicycle Grip outer diameter,
1.2.2Bicycle Grip or End Closure diameter or both, and
1.2.3Bicycle Grip or End Closure retention or both.
1.3This specification establishes testing requirements for the durability of Bicycle Grips and End Closures. It represents a performance standard and is not intended to dictate the design, materials, or construction of those closures.
1.4Units - The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ISO 11243:2016
Cycles - Luggage carriers for bicycles - Requirements and test methods
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/TS 4210-10:2020
Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles - Part 10: Safety requirements for electrically power assisted cycles (EPACs)
This document specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, marking, assembly, and testing of two wheeled electrically power assisted cycles (hereafter EPACs), fully-assembled EPACs and subassemblies, and provides guidelines for information supplied by the manufacturers (i.e. instructions on the use and care of such EPACs).
This document applies to two wheeled EPACs that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and are intended for private and commercial use with exception of EPACs intended for hire from unattended stations.
This document is intended to cover all common significant hazards, hazardous situations and events listed in 5.3 of EPACs, when used as intended or under conditions of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
This document specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charger for the assessment of the design and assembly of EPACs and sub-assemblies for systems having a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) maximum voltage up to 60 V d.c. including tolerances.
ISO 4210-2:2015
Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles - Part 2: Requirements for city and trekking, young adult, mountain and racing bicycle
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 4210-3:2014
Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles - Part 3: Common test methods
ISO 4210-3:2014 specifies the common test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
ISO 4210-9:2014
Cycles - Safety requirements for bicycles - Part 9: Saddles and seat-post test methods
ISO 4210-9:2014 specifies saddle and seat-post test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
ISO 20957-5:2016
Stationary training equipment - Part 5: Stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment, additional specific safety requirements and test methods
ISO 20957-5:2016 specifies safety requirements for stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment in addition to the general safety requirements of ISO 20957‑1.
ISO 20957-5:2016 is applicable to stationary training equipment type stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment (type 5) as defined in Clause 3 within the classes S, H, I and A, B, C according to ISO 20957‑1.
Any attachment provided with the stationary exercise bicycles and upper body crank training equipment for the performance of additional exercises are subject to the requirements of ISO 20957‑1.
ISO 20957-5:2016 is not applicable to roller stands as they cannot be made safe in a reasonable way.
ANSI Z315.1-2012
Tricycles - Safety Requirements
This standard covers the safety requirements for all tricycles intended for use by children 8 years and under. While the addition of a push handle does not by itself change the classification of a product from a tricycle to a stroller (or other juvenile product), there exist in the marketplace some hybrid products (i.e., tricycle/stroller combinations that have canopies, reclining seats, and/or restraint systems, etc.) that are intended and marketed to fulfill both functions. Such products may need to meet the requirements of ASTM F833 (Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Carriages and Strollers) or other applicable standards, in addition to those of this standard.
ASTM F2642-08(2015)
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Safety Instructions and Labeling for Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes
1.1 This consumer safety specification includes requirements for safe-use instructions and labeling to minimize the hazards to users of recreational powered scooters and pocket bikes. This specification is intended to cover safety instructions, labeling, and maintenance for products for:...
1.2 This specification is intended to reduce hazards, other than those inherent to the users of these units during normal intended use and within manufacturers’ safety guidelines.
1.3 This specification is not intended for non powered scooters (Consumer Safety Specification F2264), battery powered ride-on toys (Consumer Safety Specification F963), motorcycles, skateboards, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), go-karts (Practice F2007), fun-karts (Safety Guide F1928), snowmobiles, motorized trail bikes, lawn mowers, or motorized wheelchairs including mobility scooters.
1.4 This specification is not intended for units designed for “Adult Use Only” and that are prominently labeled and marked as such.
1.5 This specification is not intended for units designed or licensed for roadway use or regulated by transportation regulations (that is, Department of Transportation (DOT) or state).
ASTM F2641-08(2015)
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers the establishment of performance requirements and corresponding test methods used to minimize the hazards to users of recreational powered scooters and pocket bikes.
1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of these products for children:...
1.3 This consumer safety specification is not intended for units designed or licensed for roadway use regulated by transportation regulations (Department of Transportation (DOT) or state).
1.4 This specification is not intended for units designed and sold as “Adult Use Only” and are prominently labeled and marked as such.
1.5 This consumer safety specification is not intended for nonpowered scooters (Consumer Safety Specification F2264), battery powered ride-on toys (Consumer Safety Specification F963), skateboards, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, go-carts (Practice F2007), fun-karts (Specification F2011), snowmobiles, motorized trail bikes, lawnmowers, or motorized wheelchairs including mobility scooters.
DIN EN 17404:2022
Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Mountain bikes; German version EN 17404:2022
This standard specifies additional specific technical requirements applicable to electric mountain bikes
DIN 79010:2020
Cycles - Transportation bikes and cargo bikes - Requirements and test methods for single- and multi-track cycles
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for single and multit-track transport and cargo bikes with a fixed electrical motor in order to transport goods and people. It does not apply to bicycles to DIN EN ISO 4210, DIN EN ISO 8098 (Bicycles), EN 16054 (BMX) and EN 15194 (EPAC bicycle).
