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Contents Page

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................... iii
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................ v
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 2

3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 3
4 Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 3
4.1 Toxicity …………… ................................................................................................................................................. 3
4.2 Sharp edges ……. ................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.3 Security and strength of safety-related fasteners ................................................................................ 3
4.4 Crack detection methods ………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
4.5 Protrusions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
4.6 Brakes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
4.7 Steering…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9
4.8 Frames ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13
4.9 Front fork ………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………..16
4.10 Wheels and wheel/tyre assembly ………………………………………………………………………………………17
4.11 Rims, tyres, and tubes ………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………19
4.12 Front mudguard ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………21
4.13 Pedals and pedal/crank drive system …………………………………………………………………………………….21
4.14 Drive-chain and drive belt ………………………………………………………………………………………………..23
4.15 Chain-wheel and belt-drive protective device …………………………………………………………………..24
4.16 Saddles and seat-posts ………………………………………………………………………………………………………27
4.17 Spoke protector ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………29
4.18 Luggage carriers ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………….29
4.19 Road test of a fully assembled bicycle …………………………………………………………………………29
4.20 Lighting systems and reflectors …………………………………………………………………………..……….29
4.21 Warning device ………….. ................................................................................................................................. 30
5 Manufacturer’s instructions .................................................................................................................... 30
6 Marking ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.1 Requirement .................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.2 Durability test .................................................................................................................................................. 32
6.3 Safety requirement ....................................................................................................................................... 32

Annex A (informative) Steering geometry ………………………………………………………………………………..33
Bibliography ............................................................................................................................................................... 34