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Since 2015, ISO 4210 has been the established global standard for testing bikes – and that’s a good thing for the entire industry. But testing to ISO 4210 alone [nbsp]does not make for a safe bike. Manufacturers should also know that merely complying with ISO 4210 may not absolve them of liability in case of product failures.
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Happy Birthday to the European Product Safety Act, which turns 20 this year! Is this reason for the bicycle industry to celebrate? The answer, I believe, is "yes." Here’s why, along with key things the industry needs to know about the law.
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It was not that long ago when 29-inch wheels made their debut on mountain bikes, and launched an instant and unstoppable trend. Within months, bikes with 26-inch wheels had become unsellable.
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Pedal-assist bicycles, or pedelecs, have lifted the bicycle industry. Electric bikes have boosted sales, created new categories of customers, and inspired a host of innovative technology. They make retailers smile, and motivate engineers to be creative and squeeze top performance out of their products.
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Bicycle retailers are used to swapping out bike parts to satisfy the wishes of a customer. lf the customer wants a softer ride or a more upright seating position, for example, it's always been a simple matter to put on wider tires or replace the handlebars.
Reading time 6:30 minutes
It's hard to imagine roads in most European countries that don't have cyclists cruising along on Electric Power Assisted Cycles (EPACs), also known as pedelecs. If one believes sales statistics, these standard pedelecs, which are limited to assisted speeds of 25 kph (15 mph), outsell traditional bicycles by 10 percent in some markets.