M/508 - Bicycles
Standardisation mandate issued to the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards for bicycles, bicycles for young children and luggage carriers for bicycles
This mandate directs the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards covering bicycles, bicycles designed for young children, and luggage carriers for bicycles. Its purpose is to ensure harmonised safety, quality, and performance requirements across the EU market, facilitating product compliance and consumer protection. The mandate supports industry and regulatory needs by providing clear specifications for manufacturing and testing these products. It aligns with the resolution CEN/BT C94/2012 and aims to enhance the standardisation framework in the cycling sector.
Purpose
The mandate M/508 aims to request the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop harmonised European standards specifically for bicycles, bicycles designed for young children, and luggage carriers intended for bicycles. The goal is to ensure safety, quality, and interoperability of these products across the European Union.
Standardisation request
This mandate tasks the ESOs with creating comprehensive standards covering:
- Bicycles used by the general population
- Bicycles intended specifically for young children
- Luggage carriers compatible with bicycles
The standards should address relevant technical, safety, and performance aspects to enhance consumer protection and facilitate the internal market.
Expected deliverables
The deliverables expected from this mandate include:
- Harmonised European standards that specify requirements for design, construction, and testing of bicycles
- Standards tailored for young children’s bicycles ensuring additional safety considerations
- Standards for the design and safety of luggage carriers mounted on bicycles
These standards will support regulatory compliance and help manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
Context
This mandate was reviewed and approved under resolution CEN/BT C94/2012. It reflects the European Commission’s ongoing efforts to harmonise product standards to promote safety and market cohesion within the EU. The involvement of ESOs such as CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI ensures that the standards developed are consistent with existing European legislation and global best practices.
The mandate covers standardisation work for bicycles, bicycles designed for young children, and luggage carriers for bicycles.
General Information
This document specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of both non cycle specific luggage carriers intended for mounting (with or without tools) and cycle specific luggage carriers mounted on complete cycles. It applies to luggage carriers intended to be positioned above and adjacent to the wheels of cycles. This document lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers.
This document does not apply to removable luggage (for example, handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).
Toy carrier intended to be mounted on bicycles for young children in the scope of ISO 8098 are not covered by this document.
- Standard40 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of both non cycle specific luggage carriers intended for mounting (with or without tools) and cycle specific luggage carriers mounted on complete cycles. It applies to luggage carriers intended to be positioned above and adjacent to the wheels of cycles. This document lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers.
This document does not apply to removable luggage (for example, handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).
Toy carrier intended to be mounted on bicycles for young children in the scope of ISO 8098 are not covered by this document.
- Standard40 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard defines a description of common terms and symbols used in the field of bicycles. The terms are classified under a nomenclature of different parts of bicycles and presented in English, French, German, Dutch and Italian.
- Standard47 pagesEnglish, French and German languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard defines a description of common terms and symbols used in the field of bicycles. The terms are classified under a nomenclature of different parts of bicycles and presented in English, French, German, Dutch and Italian.
- Standard47 pagesEnglish, French and German languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 11243:2016 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of luggage carriers intended for mounting (with or without tool) above and adjacent to the wheels of cycles and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers.
It does not apply to removable luggage (for example, handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).
Toy carrier intended to be mounted on bicycles for young children in the scope of ISO 8098 are not covered by ISO 11243:2016.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-6:2015 specifies the frame and fork test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-2:2015 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1, and lays down guidelines for manufacturer's instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This part of ISO 4210 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 (see Table 1 and Figure 1).
This part of ISO 4210 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 ISO 8124‑1, and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, see ISO 8098.
- Standard42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-1:2014 specifies terms and definitions related to safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1.
- Standard14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-9:2014 specifies saddle and seat-post test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-8:2014 specifies pedal and drive system test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-7:2014 specifies wheel and rim test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard15 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
DOW = DAV + 12 months
2013-11-22 GVN: Draft for // vote received in ISO/CS (see notification of 2013-11-22 in dataservice).
2012-09-03 EMA: Draft for // ENQ received in ISO/CS (see notification of 2012-09-03 in dataservice).
- Standard33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-5:2014 specifies the steering test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-3:2014 specifies the common test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 8098:2014 specifies safety and performance requirements and test methods for the design, assembly and testing of fully assembled bicycles and sub-assemblies for young children. It also provides guidelines for instructions on the use and care of the bicycles.
ISO 8098:2014 is applicable to bicycles with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, propelled by a transmitted drive to the rear wheel.
ISO 8098:2014 is not applicable to special bicycles intended for performing stunts (e.g. BMX bicycles).
- Standard51 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of luggage carriers intended for permanent mounting above or adjacent to the wheels of cycles and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers.
This European Standard does not apply to removable luggage (for example handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and that are in-tended for use on public roads.
This standard does not apply to mountain bicycles and racing bicycles, tradesman's delivery bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tandems and bicycles designed and equipped for use in sanctioned competitive events.
NOTE For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.
- Standard87 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly and testing of racing bicycles and sub-assemblies, and lays down guidelines for manufacture's instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to racing bicycles intended for high-speed amateur use on public roads, and on which the saddle can be adjusted to provide a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more.
This European Standard does not apply to mountain bicycles and to specialised types of racing bicycle such as tandems or bicycles designed and equipped for use in sanctioned competitive events.
NOTE For bicycles with a saddle height of = 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.
- Standard80 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-4:2014 specifies the braking test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard37 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
DOW = DAV + 12 months
2013-11-22 GVN: Draft for // vote received in ISO/CS (see notification of 2013-11-22 in dataservice).
2012-09-03 EMA: Draft for // ENQ received in ISO/CS (see notification of 2012-09-03 in dataservice).
- Standard42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies intended for off-road, rough-terrain use, and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles. It applies to bicycles on which the saddle can be adjusted to provide a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more.
NOTE For bicycles with a saddle height of less than 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.
It does not apply to racing bicycles and specialised types of bicycle such as tandems or bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres.
No requirements on lighting equipment, reflectors and warning devices are specified in this European Standard, due to the existence of several different national regulations applicable in the European Countries.
- Standard89 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 11243:2016 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of luggage carriers intended for mounting (with or without tool) above and adjacent to the wheels of cycles and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers.
It does not apply to removable luggage (for example, handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).
Toy carrier intended to be mounted on bicycles for young children in the scope of ISO 8098 are not covered by ISO 11243:2016.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 8098:2014 specifies safety and performance requirements and test methods for the design, assembly and testing of fully assembled bicycles and sub-assemblies for young children. It also provides guidelines for instructions on the use and care of the bicycles.
ISO 8098:2014 is applicable to bicycles with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, propelled by a transmitted drive to the rear wheel.
ISO 8098:2014 is not applicable to special bicycles intended for performing stunts (e.g. BMX bicycles).
- Standard51 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-2:2015 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1, and lays down guidelines for manufacturer's instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This part of ISO 4210 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 (see Table 1 and Figure 1).
This part of ISO 4210 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 ISO 8124‑1, and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm, see ISO 8098.
- Standard42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-6:2015 specifies the frame and fork test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-4:2014 specifies the braking test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard37 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-5:2014 specifies the steering test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-7:2014 specifies wheel and rim test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard15 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-8:2014 specifies pedal and drive system test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-9:2014 specifies saddle and seat-post test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-3:2014 specifies the common test methods for ISO 4210‑2.
- Standard17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 4210-1:2014 specifies terms and definitions related to safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1.
- Standard14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design and testing of luggage carriers intended for permanent mounting above or adjacent to the wheels of cycles and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such luggage carriers.
This European Standard does not apply to removable luggage (for example handlebar bags or baskets that are not permanently attached).
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
EN ISO 4210-6 specifies the frame and fork test methods for ISO 4210-2.
- Standard33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
EN ISO 4210-2 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1, and lays down guidelines for manufacturer’s instructions on the use and care of such bicycles. This part of ISO 4210 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 (see Table 1 and Figure 1). This part of ISO 4210 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.
- Standard42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies intended for off-road, rough-terrain use, and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles. It applies to bicycles on which the saddle can be adjusted to provide a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more.
NOTE For bicycles with a saddle height of less than 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.
It does not apply to racing bicycles and specialised types of bicycle such as tandems or bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres.
No requirements on lighting equipment, reflectors and warning devices are specified in this European Standard, due to the existence of several different national regulations applicable in the European Countries.
- Standard89 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly and testing of racing bicycles and sub-assemblies, and lays down guidelines for manufacture's instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to racing bicycles intended for high-speed amateur use on public roads, and on which the saddle can be adjusted to provide a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more.
This European Standard does not apply to mountain bicycles and to specialised types of racing bicycle such as tandems or bicycles designed and equipped for use in sanctioned competitive events.
NOTE For bicycles with a saddle height of = 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.
- Standard80 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays down guide lines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and that are in-tended for use on public roads.
This standard does not apply to mountain bicycles and racing bicycles, tradesman's delivery bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tandems and bicycles designed and equipped for use in sanctioned competitive events.
NOTE For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm see EN 71 and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm see EN 14765.
- Standard87 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/508 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate issued to the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards for bicycles, bicycles for young children and luggage carriers for bicycles". Standardisation mandate issued to the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards for bicycles, bicycles for young children and luggage carriers for bicycles There are 38 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.