1 Scope
This document specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly,
and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies, and lays down guidelines for manufacturer’s
instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This document applies to young adult bicycles with maximum saddle height of 635 mm
or more and less than 750 mm, city and trekking bicycles, mountain bicycles, and racing
bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more including folding bicycles.
This document does not apply to specialized types of bicycle, such as delivery bicycles,
recumbent bicycles, tandems, BMX bicycles, and bicycles designed and equipped for
use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic
manoeuvres.
NOTE For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm or less, see national regulations
for ride-on toys, and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than
635 mm, see ISO 8098 [8] .
BS EN ISO 4210-2:2023 Referenced Document
ISO 11243 Cycles — Luggage carriers for bicycles — Requirements and test methods*, 2023-09-01 Update
ISO 14878 Cycles - Audible warning devices - Technical specification and test methods
ISO 4210-1 Cycles — Safety requirements for bicycles — Part 1: Vocabulary
ISO 4210-3:2023 Cycles — Safety requirements for bicycles — Part 3: Common test methods
ISO 4210-4:2023 Cycles — Safety requirements for bicycles — Part 4: Braking test methods
ISO 4210-5:2023 Cycles — Safety requirements for bicycles — Part 5: Steering test methods
ISO 4210-6:2023 Cycles — Safety requirements for bicycles — Part 6: Frame and fork test methods
ISO 4210-7:2023 Cycles — Safety requirements for bicycles — Part 7: Wheel and rim test methods
ISO 4210-8:2023 Cycles — Safety requirements for bicycles — Part 8: Pedal and drive system test methods
ISO 4210-9:2023 Cycles — Safety requirements for bicycles — Part 9: Saddles and seat-post test methods
ISO 6742-1 Cycles — Lighting and retro-reflective devices — Part 1: Lighting and light signalling devices*, 2023-08-01 Update
ISO 6742-2 Cycles — Lighting and retro-reflective devices — Part 2: Retro-reflective devices*, 2023-08-01 Update
ISO 6742-3 Cycles — Lighting and retro-reflective devices — Part 3: Installation and use of lighting and retro-reflective devices*, 2023-08-01 Update
ISO 9633 Cycle chains - Characteristics and test methods
BS EN ISO 4210-2:2023 history
2023BS EN ISO 4210-2:2023 Cycles. Safety requirements for bicycles. Requirements for city and trekking, young adult, mountain and racing bicycles
2015BS EN ISO 4210-2:2015 Cycles. Safety requirements for bicycles. Requirements for city and trekking, young adult, mountain and racing bicycles
2014BS EN ISO 4210-1:2014 Cycles. Safety requirements for bicycles. Terms and definitions
2006BS EN 14764:2005 City and trekking bicycles - Safety requirements and test methods
1992BS 6102-1:1992 Cycles - Specification for safety requirements for bicycles
1981BS 6102-1:1981 Cycles. Specification for safety requirements for bicycles