SIST EN 17860-6:2025
(Main)Carrier Cycles - Part 6: Passenger transport
Carrier Cycles - Part 6: Passenger transport
This document applies to the transportation of passengers in a forward- and/or rearward-facing position on a carrier cycle as defined in the EN 17860 series, except for Part 7 (carrier cycle trailers).
This document does not apply to the transportation of children in a child seat that is tested according to EN 14344:2022.
This document applies to the intended riding purpose commuting and leisure with moderate effort, in accordance with EN 17406:2020+A1:2021.
NOTE Some European countries have special legislation for transporting children on cycles. Compliance with this document might not meet this legislation.
Lastenfahrräder - Teil 6: Personentransport
Dieses Dokument gilt für den Transport von Mitfahrern in einer nach vorn und/oder hinten gerichteten Position auf einem Lastenfahrrad, wie in der Normenreihe EN 17860, ausgenommen Teil 7 (Anhänger für Lastenfahrräder), festgelegt.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für den Transport von Kindern in einem Kindersitz, der nach EN 14344:2022 geprüft wurde.
Dieses Dokument gilt für den beabsichtigten Fahrzweck (zum Pendeln und für Freizeitfahrten) mit moderatem Aufwand nach EN 17406:2020+A1:2021.
ANMERKUNG Einige europäische Länder haben besondere Rechtsvorschriften für den Transport von Kindern auf Fahrrädern. Eine Übereinstimmung mit diesem Dokument erfüllt diese Rechtsvorschriften ggf. nicht
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 6 : Transport de passagers
Le présent document s’applique au transport de passagers face à l’avant ou face à l’arrière sur un cycle utilitaire tel que défini dans les autres parties de la présente série de normes.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas au transport d’enfants dans un siège enfant soumis à essai conformément à l’EN 14344:2022.
Le présent document s’applique au mode de conduite prévu, à savoir les déplacements quotidiens et les loisirs avec un effort modéré, voir l’EN 17406:2020+A1:2021.
NOTE Certains pays européens disposent d’une législation particulière relative au transport des enfants sur des cycles. La conformité avec le présent document peut ne pas garantir le respect de cette législation
Tovorna kolesa - 6. del: Prevoz potnikov
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2025
Tovorna kolesa - 6. del: Prevoz potnikov
Carrier Cycles - Part 6: Passenger transport
Lastenfahrräder - Teil 6: Personentransport
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 6 : Transport de passagers
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17860-6:2025
ICS:
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 17860-6
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 43.150
English Version
Carrier Cycles - Part 6: Passenger transport
Cycles utilitaires - Partie 6 : Transport de passagers Lastenfahrräder - Teil 6: Personentransport
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Classification. 7
5 List of significant hazards . 7
6 General requirements and test conditions . 9
6.1 Number of passengers . 9
6.2 Numbers and condition of specimens for the strength tests . 9
6.3 Principles of the most onerous condition . 9
6.4 Accuracy tolerances of test conditions for strength tests . 9
6.5 Fatigue test . 10
6.6 Fatigue test for composite components . 10
6.7 Plastic material test ambient temperature . 10
6.8 Crack detection methods . 10
7 General requirements for seats . 10
7.1 General. 10
7.2 Passenger seating . 10
7.2.1 General requirements . 10
7.2.2 Test method for dynamic loads . 11
7.2.3 Test method for static loads . 11
7.2.4 Requirements for armrests . 13
7.2.5 Test method resistance to downward forces on the armrests . 13
7.2.6 Requirements for footrests . 14
7.2.7 Test method for the resistance to downward forces on the footrests . 14
8 Ergonomics . 14
8.1 General. 14
8.2 Determination of the protected volume . 14
8.2.1 General. 14
8.2.2 Class C9 and C22 . 15
8.2.3 Classes C36 and A120 . 17
8.3 Requirements within the protected volume of all classes of the carrier cycle . 19
8.3.1 Shear and compression points . 19
8.3.2 Folding mechanism . 19
8.3.3 Hazardous edges and protrusions . 20
8.3.4 Hazard of entrapment - holes and openings . 20
8.3.5 Hazard of choking and ingestion of small parts - Class C9 and C22 . 21
8.3.6 Entanglement hazards of head or other body parts . 23
8.3.7 Chemical hazards . 24
8.3.8 Thermal hazard . 24
8.4 Additional ergonomic requirements – Class C22 . 24
8.4.1 Requirements for seating area . 24
8.4.2 Lateral seat protection . 25
8.4.3 Requirements for seat and backrest angle . 25
9 Hazards in unattended situations . 25
10 Restraint system . 25
10.1 General . 25
10.2 Attachment of restraint system to the seat . 26
10.2.1 Requirements . 26
10.2.2 Test method . 26
10.3 Strength of the locking component of the restraint system . 26
10.3.1 Requirements . 26
10.3.2 Test method . 26
10.4 Micro-slip and strength of adjusting devices . 27
10.4.1 Requirements . 27
10.4.2 Test method . 27
10.5 Requirements for closure of restraint system . 28
10.6 Requirements and test for child-proof retention . 28
10.7 Strength of the restraint system. 28
10.7.1 Requirements . 28
10.7.2 Test method . 28
11 Hazards from passenger(s) getting in or out of the seat(s). 29
11.1 Requirement . 29
11.2 Test method . 29
11.2.1 Test conditions . 29
11.2.2 Test area . 29
11.2.3 Verification when entering and exiting the carrier cycle . 30
12 Connectors for infant carriers . 32
12.1 General requirements . 32
12.2 Resistance to downward forces . 33
12.2.1 Requirements for the resistance to downward forces . 33
12.2.2 Test method for the resistance to downward forces . 33
12.3 Resistance to upward forces . 33
12.3.1 Requirements for the resistance to upward forces . 33
12.3.2 Test method for the resistance to upward forces . 34
12.4 Test method for the resistance to horizontal forces . 34
12.4.1 Requirements for the resistance to horizontal forces . 34
12.4.2 Test method for the resistance to horizontal forces . 34
13 Requirements for marking . 35
14 Instructions for use . 36
14.1 General .
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