Cycles - Cycle trailers - Safety requirements and test methods

This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for two track cycle trailers (i.e. with one or two wheels) and their connecting devices.
These cycle trailers are intended for the conveyance of cargo loads or up to two passive child passengers (i.e. not pedalling), both of whom are capable of sitting unaided and neither of whom weighs more than 22 kg.
The maximum permitted weight of such a cycle trailer, including cargo and/or passenger(s), does not exceed 60 kg.
This standard is not applicable to trailer cycles (one or two-track trailer for the transportation of one or two pedalling passengers, usually children, with device for connection behind cycle) and for type L trailers for professional use or with a single wheel (single track trailer) according to Table 1.

Fahrräder - Fahrradanhänger - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für zweispurige Fahrradanhänger (das heißt mit einem oder zwei Rädern) und deren Verbindungseinrichtungen fest.
Diese Fahrradanhänger sind für die Beförderung von Nutzlasten oder von bis zu 2 Kindern als passiv beförderte Personen bestimmt (das heißt nicht tretend), von denen beide ohne fremde Hilfe sitzen können und keines mehr als 22 kg wiegt.
Das zulässige Höchstgewicht eines solchen Fahrradanhängers, einschließlich der Last und/oder der beförderten Person(en), liegt bei 60 kg.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Anhängerfahrräder (ein- oder zweispuriger Fahrradanhänger für die Beförderung von ein oder zwei tretenden Personen, üblicherweise Kinder, mit einer Vorrichtung zur Anbringung hinter einem Fahrrad) und für Typ-L-Anhänger für den beruflichen Gebrauch oder mit einem einzelnen Rad (einrädriger Anhänger) entsprechend Tabelle 1.

Cycles - Remorques pour cycles - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie des exigences de sécurité et des méthodes d'essai pour les remorques pour cycle à deux voies (c'est-à-dire à une ou deux roues) et leurs dispositifs d'attelage.
Ces remorques pour cycle sont destinées au transport de charges ou jusqu'à deux enfants passifs (ne pédalant pas) capables de se tenir assis sans aide dont aucun ne pèse plus de 22 kg.
La masse maximale autorisée d'une telle remorque pour cycle, charge et/ou passager(s) compris, ne dépasse pas 60 kg.
La présente norme n'est pas applicable aux vélos remorqués (remorque à une ou deux voies avec dispositif d'attelage derrière un cycle pour le transport d'un ou deux passagers pédalant, habituellement des enfants) ni aux remorques de type L pour usage professionnel ou à une seule roue (remorque à une seule voie) conformément au Tableau 1.

Kolesa - Prikolice za kolesa - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta evropski standard določa varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za dvotirne prikolice za kolesa (tj. z enim ali dvema kolesoma) in njihove priključke. Te prikolice za kolesa so namenjene prenosu tovornih bremen ali do dveh pasivnih otrok (to pomeni, da ne poganjata pedalov), ki sta zmožna sedeti brez pomoči in katerih teža ne presega 22 kg na osebo. Največja dovoljena teža takšne prikolice za kolo, vključno s tovorom in/ali osebami, ne sme presegati 60 kg. Ta standard se ne uporablja za priklopnike za kolesa (eno- ali dvotirna prikolica za prevoz ene ali dveh oseb, ki poganjata pedale, običajno otrok, z napravo za povezavo za kolesom) in za prikolice vrste L za profesionalno uporabo ali z enim samim kolesom (enotirna prikolica) v skladu s preglednico 1.

General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
15-Jan-2013
Withdrawal Date
20-Jan-2026
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 333 - Cycles
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
08-Mar-2017
Completion Date
21-Jan-2026

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Effective Date
18-Jan-2017
Effective Date
19-Jan-2023
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
23-Apr-2014
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EN 15918:2011+A1:2013

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EN 15918:2011+A1:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Cycles - Cycle trailers - Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for two track cycle trailers (i.e. with one or two wheels) and their connecting devices. These cycle trailers are intended for the conveyance of cargo loads or up to two passive child passengers (i.e. not pedalling), both of whom are capable of sitting unaided and neither of whom weighs more than 22 kg. The maximum permitted weight of such a cycle trailer, including cargo and/or passenger(s), does not exceed 60 kg. This standard is not applicable to trailer cycles (one or two-track trailer for the transportation of one or two pedalling passengers, usually children, with device for connection behind cycle) and for type L trailers for professional use or with a single wheel (single track trailer) according to Table 1.

This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for two track cycle trailers (i.e. with one or two wheels) and their connecting devices. These cycle trailers are intended for the conveyance of cargo loads or up to two passive child passengers (i.e. not pedalling), both of whom are capable of sitting unaided and neither of whom weighs more than 22 kg. The maximum permitted weight of such a cycle trailer, including cargo and/or passenger(s), does not exceed 60 kg. This standard is not applicable to trailer cycles (one or two-track trailer for the transportation of one or two pedalling passengers, usually children, with device for connection behind cycle) and for type L trailers for professional use or with a single wheel (single track trailer) according to Table 1.

EN 15918:2011+A1:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.150 - Cycles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 15918:2011+A1:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15918:2011+A2:2017, EN 15918:2011, EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009, EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024, EN 1888-1:2018+A1:2022, EN 15918:2011+A1:2013/FprA2. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kolesa - Prikolice za kolesa - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metodeFahrräder - Fahrradanhänger - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenCycles - Remorques pour cycles - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiCycles - Cycle trailers - Safety requirements and test methods43.150KolesaCyclesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15918:2011+A1:2013SIST EN 15918:2011+A1:2013en,fr,de01-april-2013SIST EN 15918:2011+A1:2013SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15918:2011+A1
January 2013 ICS 43.150 Supersedes EN 15918:2011English Version
Cycles - Cycle trailers - Safety requirements and test methods
Cycles - Remorques pour cycles - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Fahrräder - Fahrradanhänger - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 June 2011 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 20 November 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Test bodies . 25 Annex B (normative)
Calculation of maximum possible deceleration . 28 Annex C (normative)
Test order . 31 C.1 General . 31 C.2 Dynamic tests . 31 C.3 Static tests . 31 Bibliography . 32
!3.10" largest applicable test body largest of the three available standard sizes of test body (D9, D18 or D22) that is equal to or greater than the passenger height or weight limit specified by the manufacturer !3.11" visible crack crack which results from a test where that crack is visible to the naked eye !3.12" fracture unintentional separation into two or more parts !3.13" surface flash rapid spread of flame over the surface of a material without ignition of its base structure, reaching the first marker thread, which may or may not be severed, or either vertical edge of the test specimen [EN 1103:2005] 4 General test requirements 4.1 Classification of cycle trailers The classification of cycle trailers is given in Table 1. SIST EN 15918:2011+A1:2013

— 2 (two tracks) C2b L2 a In case the cycle trailer is convertible into e.g. a stroller, see EN 1888. b EXAMPLE
Type C2 is a two track cycle trailer for the transportation of children and luggage.
4.2 Sampling A single trailer shall be subjected to all of the following tests.
For all cycle trailers, where the superstructures have a variable design, all combinations of equipment shall meet all relevant requirements. Accessories shall, if included by the manufacturer, be included in the tests. In cases where the test method allows an element of discretion on the part of the tester, the tester shall use his discretion to produce a situation which he considers most likely to result in a failure.
4.3 Order of tests The tests shall be performed in the following order: a) inspection test; b) dynamic test; c) static test. For the order of tests, see Annex C. 4.4 Tolerances
Unless stated otherwise, the tolerances given in Table 2 shall apply to nominal values. Table 2 — Tolerances
Tolerances Forces and torques 0 / + 5 % Masses and weights ± 1 % Dimensions ± 1 mm Angles ± 1° Time duration ± 5 s Temperatures ± 10 °C Pressures ± 5 % Speeds ± 5 % Accelerations ± 5 %
Figure 1 — Determining the extent of the access zone 5 Materials 5.1 Chemical properties for type C cycle trailers (Migration of certain elements) All parts and components in the access zone (see 4.6) shall comply with the requirements in EN 71-3. NOTE Attention is drawn to all legal requirements concerning Dangerous Substances e.g. Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, etc. This requirement does not apply to parts or components which due to their accessibility, function, mass, size or other characteristics, obviously exclude any hazard due to sucking, licking or swallowing, bearing in mind the foreseeable behaviour of children. 5.2 Flammability for type C cycle trailers Fabrics shall not produce a surface flash. Materials with a surface which produce surface flash on the approach of a flame shall not be used.
Cycle trailers with a total weight not exceeding 30 kg are exempted from this requirement. NOTE When the user connects the fully loaded trailer to any suitable cycle, it should not tend to lift the front wheel of the unloaded bicycle. 6.3 Deflection device Cycle trailers shall be designed such that a vertical obstacle cannot be caught between a wheel and the body of the cycle trailer when the cycle trailer is drawn forwards past any such obstacle. An example is shown in Figure 2.
Key 1 deflection devices 2
vertical obstacle 3
moving direction Figure 2 — Example of the deflection devices
The width of cycle trailer in front of the wheels shall not be less than the distance between the tyre centrelines and be shaped so that the cycle trailer is deflected sideways when drawn past a vertical obstacle (see Figure 2). SIST EN 15918:2011+A1:2013

The test method described in 4.6 shall be used to determine what is within the access zone. 6.6 Indirect contact with the wheels for type C cycle trailers 6.6.1 Requirements It shall not be possible for an occupant of a trailer to make a side panel touch a wheel.
Use the test method described in 6.6.2. 6.6.2 Test methods Use the test probe shown in Figure 3 and apply a force of 80 N from the inside of the passenger area into the side panels. Apply the force for 1 min.
Key 1 Hemispherical end
2 Diameter of 60 mm Figure 3 — Hemispherical probes, diameter of 60 mm
The probe shall have a diameter of 60 mm and a hemispherical end of radius 30 mm.
Apply the force on 5 different places for 5 s each. An example of how to apply the probe is shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 — Example for a mesh test 6.8 Entrapment for type C cycle trailers 6.8.1 Requirements There shall be no open ended tubes or apertures within the access zone of the vehicle (see 4.6) between 5 mm and 12 mm when measured in accordance with 6.8.2, unless the depth is less than 10 mm. 6.8.2 Test methods Check whether the 5 mm probe shown in Figure 5 when applied with a force of up to 30 N, enters 10 mm or more into the opening in any possible orientation. If the 5 mm probe enters 10 mm or more then the 12 mm probe (see Figure 5) shall also enter 10 mm or more with an applied force of up to 5 N. SIST EN 15918:2011+A1:2013

Key 1 Hemispherical end 2 Scribed line around circumference 3 Diameter 5 mm and 12 mm Figure 5 — Hemispherical probes, diameter of 5 mm and 12 mm 6.9 Small parts for type C cycle trailers In order to avoid ingestion or inhalation of small objects, detachable components within the access zone (see 4.6) shall not, without being compressed and whatever their orientation, fit entirely within the small parts cylinder shown in Figure 6. Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 6 — Small parts cylinder Non-detachable components within the access zone (see 4.6), i.e. those parts which are not intended to be removed, shall conform to one of the following: a) the components shall be so embedded that the child cannot grip them with its teeth or fingers; or b) the components shall be so fixed to the product that they cannot become detached when the torque and tensile tests are carried out in accordance with EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009, paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7 of 8.4.2.1, using the apparatus according to EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009, 8.4.1.1 and 8.4.1.2; or c) any components which become detached during the tests referred to at b) above shall not, without being compressed and whatever their orientation, fit entirely within the small parts cylinder having dimensions as given in Figure 6.
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