IS 19034 : 2024 BMX Bicycles - Safety Requirements and Methods of Test
1 SCOPE
This standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly and testing of BMX bicycles and sub-assemblies intended for use in any type of location such as roads and/or tracks and/or ramps. It applies to specialized types of bicycles designed and equipped for activities such as acrobatic ground maneuvers, stunting and aerobatic maneuvers and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such BMX bicycles.
It applies to BMX bicycles on which the saddle height can be adjusted to provide a minimum saddle height of 435 mm or more.
This standard is applicable for the following:
a) Category 1, BMX designed for a rider mass of 45 kg or less; and
b) Category 2, BMX designed for a rider mass more than 45 kg.
It does not apply to BMX bicycles for use in sanctioned competition events.
2 REFERENCES
The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. 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 these standards.