Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

This standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies of Young Adult Bicycles with maximum saddle height ranging between 635-750 mm, City and Trekking/Roadster/SLR Bicycles, Mountain Bicycles and Racing Bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more including folding bicycles (see also Table 1 and Fig. 1). It also lays down guidelines for manufacturer’s instructions for use and care of such bicycles.

Specialized types of bicycles, such as, Delivery Bicycles, Recumbent Bicycles, Tandems, BMX Bicycles and bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunts or aerobatic are beyond the scope of this standard.

NOTE - For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm or less, see ISO 8124 -1 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, see IS 15533/ISO 8098.

2. REFERENCES

A list of references, which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard is provided at Annex A. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards.