DIN Standards Committee Sports Equipment
Cycles - Composite material used in bicycles - Specific tests suitable for components manufactured from composite materials
Abstract
The purpose of this technical report is to provide innovative requirements and test methods applicable to any category of bicycle (city/trekking, MTB, young adult and racing) containing components manufactured, in part or whole, from composite materials. Its aim is to provide technical solutions that reduce the risk of component failure and rider injury during the specified use of such bicycles. This technical report includes requirements and test methods validated by the bicycle industry and test houses for composite assemblies including forks, frames, wheels, saddle rails, seat posts and disc brakes. This technical report makes reference to current "state of the art" standards in the field of bicycles, agreed at CEN level through the publication of EN ISO 4210 series of standards. Therefore the requirements and tests proposed in this technical report shall be read and applied in accordance with the appropriate EN ISO 4210 standard.
Begin
2016-03-22
WI
00333038
Planned document number
DIN CEN/TR 17112
Project number
11200991
Responsible national committee
NA 112-06-01 AA - Cycles for common and athletic use
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 333/WG 8 - Innovative materials used in the manufacturing of bicycles
