DIN EN 14764:2006-03

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 device
       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
National Annex NA (informative)
National Annex NB (informative) Bibliography

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