Bicycle Standards
Listed below are the parts covered by different Standards:
- Handle Bars BS 6102-1
- Brakes BS 6102-1
- Front Light BS 6102-3
- Chain BS 6102-1
- Fork BS 6102-1
- Tubes/Tyres BS 6102-5
- Pedals BS 6102-1
- Saddle BS 6102-1
- Rear Light BS 6102-3
- Chain Guard BS 6102-1
- Brake blocks BS 6102-16
- Frame BS 6102-1
- Wheels BS 6102-6
As you can see there are many parts of the Standard covering bikes and accessories. The full title of the main part is
BS 6102-1 Cycles. Specification for safety requirements for bicycles.
It's referred to in UK legislation, and manufacturers have to build bicycles to this Standard to ensure that they are safe and durable. Different parts of the Standard are shown on the diagram and are used by the manufacturers to ensure test methods, specifications and dimensions are followed accurately.
To help you understand what BS 6102 and its parts look like, here is BS 6102-1 in the spotlight.