EN ISO 11243:2016

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2016
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SIST EN 14872:2006
Kolesa - Prtljažniki za kolesa - Zahteve in preskusne metode (ISO 11243:2016)
Cycles - Luggage carriers for bicycles - Requirements and test methods (ISO
11243:2016)
Fahrräder - Gepäckträger für Fahrräder - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO
11243:2016)
Cycles - Porte-bagages pour bicyclettes - Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO
11243:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11243:2016
ICS:
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 11243
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 43.150 Supersedes EN 14872:2006
English Version
Cycles - Luggage carriers for bicycles - Requirements and
test methods (ISO 11243:2016)
Cycles - Porte-bagages pour bicyclettes - Exigences et Fahrräder - Gepäckträger für Fahrräder-
méthodes (ISO 11243:2016) Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 11243:2016)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 11243:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 149 “Cycles”
in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 333 “Cycles” the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2017, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2017.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN 14872:2006.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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 the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11243:2016 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 11243:2016 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11243
Second edition
2016-06-15
Cycles — Luggage carriers for bicycles
— Requirements and test methods
Cycles — Porte-bagages pour bicyclettes — Exigences et méthodes
Reference number
ISO 11243:2016(E)
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ISO 11243:2016(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 2
5 Requirements and test methods . 3
5.1 General . 3
5.2 Tolerances . 3
5.3 Sharp edges . 4
5.4 Security of safety-related fasteners. 4
5.4.1 Security of screws . 4
5.4.2 Minimum breaking torque . 4
5.4.3 Fixation elements . 4
5.5 Crack detection methods . 4
5.6 Dimensions . 4
5.7 Protrusions . 4
5.8 Assembly . 4
5.9 Rear luggage carriers — Provision for lighting . 5
5.10 Strength under high and low temperature . 5
5.10.1 General. 5
5.10.2 Requirement . 5
5.10.3 High temperature test — Test method . 5
5.10.4 Low temperature test — Test method . 5
5.11 Dynamic load tests . 5
5.11.1 Requirement . 5
5.11.2 General test method . 5
5.11.3 Vertical test method . 9
5.11.4 Lateral test method . . 9
5.12 Static load test — Vertical load . 9
5.12.1 Requirements . 9
5.12.2 Test method . 9
5.13 Static load test — Lateral load .10
5.13.1 Requirement .10
5.13.2 Test method .10
6 Marking .12
6.1 Requirements .12
6.2 Durability test .12
6.2.1 Requirements .12
6.2.2 Test method .12
7 Instructions .13
8 Test report .13
Annex A (informative) Typical test configuration .14
Annex B (informative) Longitudinal dynamic load test .16
Annex C (informative) Examples of carrier configurations .18
Bibliography .20
ISO 11243:2016(E)
Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 149, Cycles, Subcommittee SC 1, Cycles and
major sub-assemblies.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 11243:1994), which has been technically
revised.
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Introduction
This International Standard has been developed in response to demand throughout the world, and the
aim has been to ensure that luggage carrier manufactured in compliance with it will be as safe as is
practically possible. The tests have been designed to ensure the strength and durability of the luggage
carrier, demanding high quality throughout and consideration of safety aspects from the design stage
onwards.
The scope has been limited to safety considerations and has specifically avoided standardization of
components.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 11243:2016(E)
Cycles — Luggage carriers for bicycles — Requirements
and test methods
1 Scope
This International Standard 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.
This International Standard 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 International Standard.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references cited in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
cycle
vehicle that has at least two wheels and is propelled solely or mainly by the muscular energy of the
person on that vehicle, in particular by means of pedals
3.2
luggage carrier
device, including containers such as baskets, that is mounted and permanently attached above and/or
adjacent to the rear wheel(s) (in the case of a rear luggage carrier) or front wheel(s) (in the case of a
front luggage carrier) of a cycle and that is exclusively designed for carrying luggage or children in
child-seats
3.3
luggage carrier platform
flat part of the luggage carrier (3.2) upon which loads may be placed or fixed, or the flat top rail from
which panniers may be hung, or the bottom part of a container
Note 1 to entry: The bottom part of a container, for example a basket.
3.4
luggage carrier platform length
L
maximum overall length of the luggage carrier platform (3.3)
3.5
visible crack
crack which results from a test, wherein that crack is visible to the naked eye
3.6
fracture
unintentional separation into two or more parts
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3.7
toy carrier
carrier with a part intended for containing a toy of a maximum weight of 1 kg
3.8
integrated frame luggage carrier
luggage carrier (3.2) which is permanently attached
Note 1 to entry: Luggage carrier welded to the frame.
3.9
normal rear carrier
rear carrier supported by fixings to the bicycle frame close to the rear wheel axle
3.10
frame-mounted beam carrier
rear carrier that is structurally a cantilever, fixed to the bicycle frame in front and/or above the rear wheel
Note 1 to entry: It may also be fixed to the seat post, in addition to the frame, but receives no support from the
bicycle frame near to the axle of the rear wheel.
3.11
seat-post mounted beam carrier
rear carrier that is structurally a cantilever, fixed to the seat post of the bicycle without additional
fixings to the frame
3.12
above wheel front carrier
front carrier with a platform upon which loads can be placed above the front wheel
3.13
low-load front carrier
front carrier that is exclusively designed for carrying a pair of panniers, where the “platform” is a pair
of rails (from which the panniers hang), one each side of the wheel and not more than 200 mm above
the lower points of attachment of the carrier near to the axle of the front wheel
3.14
front mounted container
container such as a basket that is mounted and permanently attached above the front wheel of a bicycle
and that is exclusively designed for carrying luggage
3.15
maximum load capacity
maximum load that can be carried dependent upon the class of luggage carrier
Note 1 to entry: For load under 27 kg, the mark will warn the user that the product is not suitable for the
transportation of a child seat.
Note 2 to entry: Maximum load is defined in Table 1.
3.16
electrically power assisted cycle
EPAC
cycle, equipped with pedals and an auxiliary electric motor, which cannot be propelled exclusively by
means of this auxiliary electric motor, except in the start-up assistance mode
4 Classification
The manufacturer shall classify the carrier with the maximum load capacity for which it is intended,
taking into consideration any restrictions laid down in Table 1.
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If the carrier is intended to carry a child seat, designed to clamp onto the platform of a normal rear
luggage carrier and classified for 9 kg to 22 kg (see EN 14344), the maximum load capacity of the
luggage carrier shall be at least 27 kg.
In Table 1, the maximum limit (if any) for the load capacity is indicated for each type of luggage carrier
that falls within the scope of this International Standard. The applicable requirements and test methods
differ according to the type and maximum load capacity.
Table 1 — Maximum load capacity for the types of luggage carrier
Front-mounted
Rear luggage carriers Front luggage carriers
container
Type of
luggage
Beam
carrier
Normal Above wheel Low-load
Seat post- Frame-
mounted mounted
Maximum
load capacity, no limit 10 27 10 18 10
kg
NOTE 1 For transporting heavier load, the maximum load specified in Table 1 can be exceeded provided that the bicycle
sustain such load.
NOTE 2 Maximum load capacity does not include the battery weight if so equipped.
NOTE Examples of carrier configurations are shown in Annex C.
5 Requirements and test methods
5.1 General
In general, for static and fatigue tests, each type of test shall be conducted on a new test sample, but if
only one test sample is available, it is permissible to conduct all of the tests on the same sample with the
sequence of testing in the order: fatigue tests, static tests.
In the strength tests, all componen
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