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TBIS 4210-8:2016

Cycles — Safety requirements for bicycles —

Part 8:

Pedal and drive system test methods

1 Scope

This part of TBIS 4210 specifies pedal and drive system test methods for TBIS
4210-2:2016.

2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

TBIS 4210-1:2016, Cycles – Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 1: Terms and
definitions

TBIS 4210-3:2016, Cycles – Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 3: Common test methods

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in TBIS 4210-1:2016 apply.

4 Test methods

4.1 Pedal — Static strength test

Screw the pedal-spindle securely into a suitable rigid fixture with its axis horizontal, as shown in
Figure 1, and apply a vertically downward force of 1 500 N for 1 min to the centre of the pedal, but not
to the spindle directly as shown in Figure 1. Release the force and examine the pedal assembly and the
spindle.

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