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Scope

Standardization in the field of cycles and their functions, their components and accessories with particular reference to terminology, testing methods and requirements for performance, safety, interchangeability and maintenance.

Excluded :

  • chains and tooth profile;
  • classifications, size designations, dimensions and identification of tyres, rims and valves covered by ISO/TC 31
  • toy cycles.

    • Note:

    "Cycle" means any vehicle which has at least two wheels and is propelled purely or partially by the muscular energy of the person(s) on that vehicle, in particular by means of pedaling or the possibility of adding assistance (e.g. provided by electric motor) when pedaling. Pedaling also refers to use of hand cranks or other similar devices.

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    Sustainable Development Goals

    This committee contributes with 10 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

    9
    Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    11
    Sustainable Cities and Communities
    12
    Responsible Consumption and Production
    13
    Climate Action
    29

    Published ISO standards *

    of which 10 under the direct responsibility of ISO/TC 149

    19
    Participating members
    25
    Observing members

    * number includes updates

    Reference Title Type
    ISO/TC 149/SC 1 Cycles and major sub-assemblies Subcommittee
    ISO/TC 149/AHG 1   Proposal for ISO/TC 149 change of scope Working group
    Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 149

    The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 149:

    Reference Title ISO/IEC
    IEC/TC 125 e-Transporters  IEC
    ISO/TC 1 Screw threads ISO
    ISO/TC 31 Tyres, rims and valves ISO
    ISO/TC 31/SC 10 Cycle, moped, motorcycle tyres and rims ISO

     

    Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 149

    ISO/TC 149 can access the documents of the committees below:

    Reference Title ISO/IEC
    IEC/TC 125 e-Transporters  IEC
    ISO/TC 31/SC 10 Cycle, moped, motorcycle tyres and rims ISO

     

    Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
    Acronym Title Category
    EC - European Commission European Commission B
    UNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe B
    WCO World Customs Organization B

    ISO/TC 149 - Secretariat

    DIN (Germany)

    DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V.
    Am DIN-Platz, Burggrafenstraße 6
    D-10787 Berlin
    Germany

    Tel: +49 30 2601-0
    Fax: +49 30 26 01 12 31
    Web:

    2. Taking part
    3. Who develops standards
    4. Technical Committees
    5. ISO/TC 149