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I.S. EN 14764:2006

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CITY AND TREKKING BICYCLES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

19-07-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2006

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements and test methods
  4.1 Brake tests and strength tests - Special
       requirements
       4.1.1 Definition of brake tests
       4.1.2 Definition of strength tests
       4.1.3 Numbers and condition of specimens for
              the strength tests
       4.1.4 Accuracy tolerances of test conditions for
              brake tests and strength tests
  4.2 Sharp edges
  4.3 Security and strength of safety-related fasteners
       4.3.1 Security of screws
       4.3.2 Minimum failure torque
       4.3.3 Folding bicycles
  4.4 Crack detection methods
  4.5 Protrusions
       4.5.1 Requirement
       4.5.2 Test method
  4.6 Brakes
       4.6.1 Braking-systems
       4.6.2 Hand-operated brakes
       4.6.3 Attachment of brake assembly and cable
              requirements
       4.6.4 Brake-block and brake-pad assemblies - Security test
       4.6.5 Brake adjustment
       4.6.6 Hand-operated braking-system - Strength test
       4.6.7 Back-pedal braking system
       4.6.8 Braking performance
       4.6.9 Brakes - Heat-resistance test
  4.7 Steering
       4.7.1 Handlebar - Dimensions
       4.7.2 Handlebar grips and plugs
       4.7.3 Handlebar stem - Insertion-depth mark or
              positive stop
       4.7.4 Handlebar stem-extension to fork-stem -
              Clamping requirements
       4.7.5 Steering stability
       4.7.6 Steering assembly - Static strength and security
              tests
       4.7.7 Handlebar and stem assembly - Fatigue test
  4.8 Frames
       4.8.1 Suspension-frames - Special requirements
       4.8.2 Frame and front-fork assembly - Impact
              test (falling mass)
       4.8.3 Frame - Fatigue test with pedalling forces
       4.8.4 Frame - Fatigue test with a vertical force
  4.9 Front fork
       4.9.1 General
       4.9.2 Means of location of the axle and wheel retention
       4.9.3 Suspension-forks - Special requirements
       4.9.4 Front fork - Static bending test
       4.9.5 Front fork - Rearward impact test
       4.9.6 Front fork - Bending fatigue test
       4.9.7 Forks intended for use with hub- or disc-brakes
  4.10 Wheels and wheel/tyre assembly
       4.10.1 Rotational accuracy
       4.10.2 Wheel/tyre assembly - Clearance
       4.10.3 Wheels - Static strength test
       4.10.4 Wheels - Wheel retention
       4.10.5 Wheels - Quick-release devices
  4.11 Rims, tyres and tubes
       4.11.1 Tyre inflation pressure
       4.11.2 Tyre and rim compatibility
       4.11.3 Rim-wear
  4.12 Mudguards
       4.12.1 Requirement
       4.12.2 Stage 1: Test method - Tangential obstruction
       4.12.3 Stage 2: Test method - Radial force
  4.13 Pedals and pedal/crank drive system
       4.13.1 Pedal tread
       4.13.2 Pedal clearance
       4.13.3 Pedal/pedal-spindle assembly - Static strength test
       4.13.4 Pedal-spindle - Impact test
       4.13.5 Pedal/pedal-spindle - Dynamic durability test
       4.13.6 Drive-system - Static strength test
       4.13.7 Crank assembly - Fatigue test
  4.14 Saddles and seat-pillar
       4.14.1 General
       4.14.2 Limiting dimensions
       4.14.3 Seat-pillar - Insertion-depth mark or positive stop
       4.14.4 Saddle/seat pillar
       4.14.5 Saddle - Static strength test
       4.14.6 Saddle and seat-pillar clamp - Fatigue test
       4.14.7 Seat-pillar - Fatigue test
  4.15 Drive-chain
  4.16 Chainguard
       4.16.1 Requirement
       4.16.2 Chain-wheel disc diameter
       4.16.3 Chain protective de
       4.16.4 Combined front gear-change guide
  4.17 Spoke protector
  4.18 Luggage carriers
  4.19 Handling and operation of a fully-assembled bicycle
       4.19.1 Requirement
       4.19.2 Test method
  4.20 Lighting systems and reflectors
       4.20.1 Lighting and reflectors
       4.20.2 Wiring harness
  4.21 Warning device
5 Manufacturer's instructions
6 Marking
  6.1 Requirement
  6.2 Durability test
       6.2.1 Requirement
       6.2.2 Test method
Annex A (informative) Explanation of the method of least
                      squares for obtaining line of best
                      fit and +/-20 % limit lines for
                      braking performance linearity
Annex B (informative) Steering geometry
Annex C (informative) Structural integrity of the fully
                      assembled bicycle
Annex D (informative) Wheel/tyre assembly - Fatigue test
Bibliography

Defines safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies proposed for use on public roads, and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes I.S. 410. (11/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
89
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
SN EN 14764 : 2006 Identical
NBN EN 14764 : 2006 Identical
UNI EN 14764 : 2006 Identical
NS EN 14764 : 1ED 2006 Identical
NEN EN 14764 : 2006 Identical
NF EN 14764 : 2006 Identical
EN 14764 : 2005 Identical
BS EN 14764:2005 Identical
UNE-EN 14764:2006 Identical
DIN EN 14764:2006-03 Identical

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ISO 9633:2001 Cycle chains — Characteristics and test methods
ISO 3452:1984 Non-destructive testing — Penetrant inspection — General principles
ISO 5775-1:2014 Bicycle tyres and rims — Part 1: Tyre designations and dimensions
ISO 3452-3:2013 Non-destructive testing — Penetrant testing — Part 3: Reference test blocks
ISO 5775-2:2015 Bicycle tyres and rims Part 2: Rims
ISO 3452-2:2013 Non-destructive testing Penetrant testing Part 2: Testing of penetrant materials
ISO 3452-4:1998 Non-destructive testing Penetrant testing Part 4: Equipment

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