EN 14766:2005

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 Braking performance
       4.6.8 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 and front fork assembly - impact test (falling
              frame)
       4.8.4 Frame - fatigue test with pedalling forces
       4.8.5 Frame - fatigue test with horizontal forces
       4.8.6 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 assemblies
       4.10.1 Rotational accuracy
       4.10.2 Wheel/tyre assembly - clearance
       4.10.3 Wheel/tyre assembly - static strength test
       4.10.4 Wheel retention
       4.10.5 Wheels - quick-release devices
  4.11 Rims, tyres and tube
       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 tests
  4.14 Saddles and seat-pillars
       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 - security test
       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 Chain-guard
       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 Lighting systems and reflectors
       4.18.1 Lighting and reflectors
       4.18.2 Wiring harness
  4.19 Warning device
  4.20 Road-test on a fully-assembled bicycle
       4.20.1 Requirement
       4.20.2 Test method
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 of best fit and
                      +/-20 % limit lines for braking performance
                      linearity
Annex B (informative) Steering geometry
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies intended for off-road, rough-terrain use, and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles. It applies to bicycles on which the saddle can be adjusted to provide a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more.NOTEFor bicycles with a saddle height of less than 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.It does not apply to racing bicycles and specialised types of bicycle such as tandems or bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres.No requirements on lighting equipment, reflectors and warning devices are specified in this European Standard, due to the existence of several different national regulations applicable in the European Countries.