AS/NZS 1927:2010
Pedal bicycles - Safety requirements
Specifies safety requirements for the design, assembly, and performance of all types of pedal bicycles and subassemblies of pedal bicycles having a wheelbase of 640mm or greater, but excludes track racers and one-of-a-kind bicycles. It also specifies requirements for the instructions to be given in a manual on use and maintenance, and for the instructions for the assembly of bicycles offered for supply in a partially assembled state.
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AS/NZS 1927:2010 PEDAL BICYCLES-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 Bicycle
1.4.2 Children's bicycle
1.4.3 May
1.4.4 Normal riding position
1.4.5 One-of-a-kind bicycle
1.4.6 Partially assembled bicycle
1.4.7 Seat height
1.4.8 Shall
1.4.9 Should
1.4.10 Track racer
1.4.11 Wheelbase
1.5 MARKING
1.6 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
1.6.1 General
1.6.2 Fully assembled bicycles with handlebars misaligned
1.6.3 Partially assembled bicycles with handlebars misaligned and only pedals detached from the frame
1.6.4 All other partially assembled bicycles
1.7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, MAINTENANCE AND ASSEMBLY
SECTION 2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS-FULLY ASSEMBLED BICYCLE
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 SHARP EDGES
2.3 FASTENERS
2.4 PROJECTIONS
2.5 CONTROL CABLES
2.5.1 Control cable ends
2.5.2 Control cable abrasion
2.6 GROUND CLEARANCE
2.6.1 Requirement
2.6.2 Test conditions
2.7 TOE CLEARANCE
2.8 WHEELS
2.8.1 Hub-to-frame attachment
2.8.2 Clearance
2.8.3 Tyres
2.9 PROTECTIVE GUARDS
2.9.1 Chainguards
2.9.2 Spoke protection
2.10 DRIVE CHAIN
2.11 PEDALS
2.11.1 General
2.11.2 Toe clips
2.11.3 Sole clips
2.12 STEERING SYSTEM
2.12.1 Handlebar dimensions
2.12.2 Handlebar ends
2.12.3 Handlebar stem connection for fork steerer
2.13 SEAT PILLAR
2.14 BRAKING SYSTEM
2.14.1 General
2.14.2 Handbrakes
2.14.3 Back-pedal brakes
2.15 REFLECTORS
2.15.1 New Zealand only
2.15.2 Australia only
2.16 WARNING DEVICE-AUSTRALIA ONLY
2.17 LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
2.17.1 New Zealand only
2.17.2 Australia only
SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS-FULLY ASSEMBLED BICYCLE
3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.2 SEAT PILLAR AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CLAMP STRENGTH
3.3 STEERING STABILITY
3.4 BRAKING
3.4.1 Handbrake performance requirements
3.4.2 Back-pedal brake performance requirements
3.4.3 Braking performance
SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS-SUBASSEMBLIES
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 STATIC LOAD ON WHEEL
4.3 FRONT FORK
4.4 FORK AND FRAME ASSEMBLY
4.5 HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
4.5.1 Handlebar stem
4.5.2 Handlebars and clamps
4.6 BRAKE FRICTION PADS-HEAT RESISTANCE
4.7 DRIVE CHAIN
4.8 PEDAL
APPENDIX A - OWNER'S MANUAL
APPENDIX B - TEST OF PROTECTIVE CAPS AND END-MOUNTED DEVICES
B1 SCOPE
B2 APPARATUS
B3 PROCEDURE
B4 REPORT
APPENDIX C - FRONT HUB RETENTION TEST
C1 SCOPE
C2 PRINCIPLE
C3 APPARATUS
C4 PROCEDURE
C5 REPORT
APPENDIX D - HANDBRAKE AND BACK-PEDAL BRAKE STRENGTH TESTS
D1 SCOPE
D2 TEST CONDITIONS
D3 HANDBRAKE STRENGTH TEST-LOADING METHOD
D3.1 Apparatus
D3.2 Procedures
D3.3 Report
D4 HANDBRAKE STRENGTH TEST-ROCKING METHOD
D4.1 Apparatus
D4.2 Procedure
D4.3 Report
D5 BACK-PEDAL LINEARITY TEST
D5.1 Apparatus
D5.2 Procedure
D5.3 Report
D6 BACK-PEDAL BRAKE SYSTEM STRENGTH TEST
D6.1 Apparatus
D6.2 Procedure
D6.3 Report
APPENDIX E - LOADING TEST OF SEAT PILLAR AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CLAMPS
E1 SCOPE
E2 APPARATUS
E3 PROCEDURE
E4 REPORT
APPENDIX F - STEERING GEOMETRY LIMITS
APPENDIX G - PERFORMANCE TEST OF BRAKING SYSTEM
G1 SCOPE
G2 PRINCIPLE
G3 TEST BICYCLE
G4 APPARATUS
G4.1 Instrumentation for bicycle
G4.2 Test track
G5 TEST SPEED
G6 SPEED/DISTANCE CORRECTION FACTOR
G7 RIDER/INSTRUMENTATION MASS CORRECTION FACTOR
G8 NUMBER OF VALID TEST RUNS
G9 VALIDITY OF TEST RUNS
G10 PROCEDURE
G11 REPORT
APPENDIX H - STATIC LOAD TEST ON WHEEL
H1 SCOPE
H2 APPARATUS
H3 PROCEDURE
H4 REPORT
APPENDIX I - FRONT FORK TEST
I1 SCOPE
I2 APPARATUS
I3 PROCEDURE
I4 REPORT
APPENDIX J - FORK AND FRAME ASSEMBLY TEST
J1 SCOPE
J2 TEST SPECIMEN
J3 APPARATUS
J4 PROCEDURE
J5 REPORT
APPENDIX K - HANDLEBAR TESTS
K1 SCOPE
K2 TEST CONDITIONS
K3 TORQUE TEST OF HANDLEBAR STEM
K3.1 Apparatus
K3.2 Procedure
K3.3 Report
K4 HANDLEBAR STEM-STATIC LOAD TEST
K4.1 Apparatus
K4.2 Procedure
K4.3 Report
K5 STEM-TO-FORK CLAMP TORQUE TEST
K5.1 Apparatus
K5.2 Procedure
K5.3 Report
K6 STRENGTH TEST OF HANDLEBAR AND STEM ASSEMBLY
K6.1 Apparatus
K6.2 Procedure
K6.3 Report
APPENDIX L - IMPACT TEST OF PEDAL
L1 SCOPE
L2 APPARATUS
L3 PROCEDURE
L4 REPORT
APPENDIX M - EXPLANATION OF METHOD OF OBTAINING 'BEST FIT' LINE AND 20% LIMIT LINES FOR BACK-PEDAL BRAKE LINEARITY TEST
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AS/NZS 1927:2010 PEDAL BICYCLES-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 Bicycle
1.4.2 Children's bicycle
1.4.3 May
1.4.4 Normal riding position
1.4.5 One-of-a-kind bicycle
1.4.6 Partially assembled bicycle
1.4.7 Seat height
1.4.8 Shall
1.4.9 Should
1.4.10 Track racer
1.4.11 Wheelbase
1.5 MARKING
1.6 INFORMATIVE LABELLING
1.6.1 General
1.6.2 Fully assembled bicycles with handlebars misaligned
1.6.3 Partially assembled bicycles with handlebars misaligned and only pedals detached from the frame
1.6.4 All other partially assembled bicycles
1.7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, MAINTENANCE AND ASSEMBLY
SECTION 2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS-FULLY ASSEMBLED BICYCLE
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 SHARP EDGES
2.3 FASTENERS
2.4 PROJECTIONS
2.5 CONTROL CABLES
2.5.1 Control cable ends
2.5.2 Control cable abrasion
2.6 GROUND CLEARANCE
2.6.1 Requirement
2.6.2 Test conditions
2.7 TOE CLEARANCE
2.8 WHEELS
2.8.1 Hub-to-frame attachment
2.8.2 Clearance
2.8.3 Tyres
2.9 PROTECTIVE GUARDS
2.9.1 Chainguards
2.9.2 Spoke protection
2.10 DRIVE CHAIN
2.11 PEDALS
2.11.1 General
2.11.2 Toe clips
2.11.3 Sole clips
2.12 STEERING SYSTEM
2.12.1 Handlebar dimensions
2.12.2 Handlebar ends
2.12.3 Handlebar stem connection for fork steerer
2.13 SEAT PILLAR
2.14 BRAKING SYSTEM
2.14.1 General
2.14.2 Handbrakes
2.14.3 Back-pedal brakes
2.15 REFLECTORS
2.15.1 New Zealand only
2.15.2 Australia only
2.16 WARNING DEVICE-AUSTRALIA ONLY
2.17 LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
2.17.1 New Zealand only
2.17.2 Australia only
SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS-FULLY ASSEMBLED BICYCLE
3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.2 SEAT PILLAR AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CLAMP STRENGTH
3.3 STEERING STABILITY
3.4 BRAKING
3.4.1 Handbrake performance requirements
3.4.2 Back-pedal brake performance requirements
3.4.3 Braking performance
SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS-SUBASSEMBLIES
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 STATIC LOAD ON WHEEL
4.3 FRONT FORK
4.4 FORK AND FRAME ASSEMBLY
4.5 HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
4.5.1 Handlebar stem
4.5.2 Handlebars and clamps
4.6 BRAKE FRICTION PADS-HEAT RESISTANCE
4.7 DRIVE CHAIN
4.8 PEDAL
APPENDIX A - OWNER'S MANUAL
APPENDIX B - TEST OF PROTECTIVE CAPS AND END-MOUNTED DEVICES
B1 SCOPE
B2 APPARATUS
B3 PROCEDURE
B4 REPORT
APPENDIX C - FRONT HUB RETENTION TEST
C1 SCOPE
C2 PRINCIPLE
C3 APPARATUS
C4 PROCEDURE
C5 REPORT
APPENDIX D - HANDBRAKE AND BACK-PEDAL BRAKE STRENGTH TESTS
D1 SCOPE
D2 TEST CONDITIONS
D3 HANDBRAKE STRENGTH TEST-LOADING METHOD
D3.1 Apparatus
D3.2 Procedures
D3.3 Report
D4 HANDBRAKE STRENGTH TEST-ROCKING METHOD
D4.1 Apparatus
D4.2 Procedure
D4.3 Report
D5 BACK-PEDAL LINEARITY TEST
D5.1 Apparatus
D5.2 Procedure
D5.3 Report
D6 BACK-PEDAL BRAKE SYSTEM STRENGTH TEST
D6.1 Apparatus
D6.2 Procedure
D6.3 Report
APPENDIX E - LOADING TEST OF SEAT PILLAR AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CLAMPS
E1 SCOPE
E2 APPARATUS
E3 PROCEDURE
E4 REPORT
APPENDIX F - STEERING GEOMETRY LIMITS
APPENDIX G - PERFORMANCE TEST OF BRAKING SYSTEM
G1 SCOPE
G2 PRINCIPLE
G3 TEST BICYCLE
G4 APPARATUS
G4.1 Instrumentation for bicycle
G4.2 Test track
G5 TEST SPEED
G6 SPEED/DISTANCE CORRECTION FACTOR
G7 RIDER/INSTRUMENTATION MASS CORRECTION FACTOR
G8 NUMBER OF VALID TEST RUNS
G9 VALIDITY OF TEST RUNS
G10 PROCEDURE
G11 REPORT
APPENDIX H - STATIC LOAD TEST ON WHEEL
H1 SCOPE
H2 APPARATUS
H3 PROCEDURE
H4 REPORT
APPENDIX I - FRONT FORK TEST
I1 SCOPE
I2 APPARATUS
I3 PROCEDURE
I4 REPORT
APPENDIX J - FORK AND FRAME ASSEMBLY TEST
J1 SCOPE
J2 TEST SPECIMEN
J3 APPARATUS
J4 PROCEDURE
J5 REPORT
APPENDIX K - HANDLEBAR TESTS
K1 SCOPE
K2 TEST CONDITIONS
K3 TORQUE TEST OF HANDLEBAR STEM
K3.1 Apparatus
K3.2 Procedure
K3.3 Report
K4 HANDLEBAR STEM-STATIC LOAD TEST
K4.1 Apparatus
K4.2 Procedure
K4.3 Report
K5 STEM-TO-FORK CLAMP TORQUE TEST
K5.1 Apparatus
K5.2 Procedure
K5.3 Report
K6 STRENGTH TEST OF HANDLEBAR AND STEM ASSEMBLY
K6.1 Apparatus
K6.2 Procedure
K6.3 Report
APPENDIX L - IMPACT TEST OF PEDAL
L1 SCOPE
L2 APPARATUS
L3 PROCEDURE
L4 REPORT
APPENDIX M - EXPLANATION OF METHOD OF OBTAINING 'BEST FIT' LINE AND 20% LIMIT LINES FOR BACK-PEDAL BRAKE LINEARITY TEST
Amendments
Previous versions
AS/NZS 1927:2010
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