BS 6102-1:1992
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Cycles Specification for safety requirements for bicycles
Hardcopy , PDF
02-08-2013
English
15-09-1992
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Foreword
Specification
Introduction
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. General
5. Brakes
6. Steering
7. Frame/fork assembly
8. Front fork
9. Wheels
10. Tyres and tubes
11. Pedals and pedal/crank drive system
12. Saddle
13. Chain
14. Chainguard
15. Lighting and reflectors
16. Warning device
17. Parts supplied unassembled
18. Requirements for complete bicycle
19. Instructions
20. Marking
21. Brake block test
22. Brake system load test
23. Braking performance test
24. Back-pedal brake linearity test
25. Steering assembly test
26. Impact tests on frame/fork assembly
27. Fork fatigue test
28. Static load test on wheel
29. Pedal tests
30. Load test for saddle, pillar and clamp
31. Strength test for saddles with wire chassis
32. Road test of complete bicycle
Annexes
A. (informative) Explanation of method of obtaining
best fit line and +/- 20% limit lines for back-
pedal linearity test
B. (informative) Steering geometry
Table
A.1 Example for best fit calculation
Figures
1. Exposed protrusion test cylinder
2. Brake leve grip dimensions
3. Toe clearance
4. Blade-type lamp bracket
5. Applied loads on handbrake levers
6. Back-pedal brake test
7. Water nozzles for caliper brake (front)
8. Water nozzles for caliper brake (rear)
9. Water nozzles for internal expanding brake (front
and rear)
10. Water nozzles for band brake
11. Water nozzles for disc brake (rear)
12. Water nozzles for back-pedal brake
13. Torque test on handlebar stem
14. Static load test on handlebar stem
15. Torque test on handlebar/stem assembly
16. Torque test on handlebar/fork clamping device
17. Impact test (falling mass)
18. Impact test (falling frame/fork assembly)
19. Fork fatigue test
20. Static load test on wheel
21. Pedal dynamic test
22. Saddle strength test
A.1 Graph of pedal force v. braking force, showing
'best fit' line and +/- 20% limit lines
B.1 Steering geometry
List of references
Requirements for all bicycles intended for use on public roads with a saddle height of 635 mm or more.
| Committee |
GME/25
|
| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 90/79134 DC & BS 6102-1(1981). (09/2005) Inactive for the new design. (01/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
|
| Pages |
38
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| ISO 7636:1984 | Bells for bicycles and mopeds Technical specifications |
| BS 6102-5:1990 | Cycles Specification for bicycle tyre designations and dimensions |
| BS 6102-6:1990 | Cycles Specification for bicycle rims |
| BS 6102-2:1982 | Cycles Specification for photometric and physical requirements of reflective devices |
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