• BS 6102-1:1992

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Cycles Specification for safety requirements for bicycles

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  02-08-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-09-1992

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    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

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    Requirements for all bicycles intended for use on public roads with a saddle height of 635 mm or more.

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    Committee GME/25
    Development Note Supersedes 90/79134 DC & BS 6102-1(1981). (09/2005) Inactive for the new design. (01/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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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