What is BS EN 17406 about?

BS EN 17406 defines a classification of bicycle usage conditions and it provides a method of identifying bicycles and components for use within this system.

This classification gives a uniform set of usage definitions within the bicycle industry and it includes a set of graphical indicators to provide retailers and consumers with an indication of the intended use of a particular bicycle or aftermarket components.

Who is BS EN 17406 for?

BS EN 17406 on classification for bicycles usage is applicable to:

Bicycle manufacturers
Bicycle distributors and retailers
Bicycle components manufacturers

Why should you use BS EN 17406?

BS EN 17406 provides labelling that describes the appropriate use condition of the bicycle which eventually helps the manufacturers and buyers.

BS EN 17406 specifies the colour and dimensions of the graphical indicators to be put on the bicycle which will standardize the identification of components and bicycles across the industry.

BS EN 17406 lays out uniform definitions to be used across the bicycle industry.

The labels included in BS EN 17406 can be used to describe the appropriate usage conditions for bicycles. BS EN 17406 helps ensure durability of the labels.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 17406:2020+A1:2021 supersedes BS EN 17406:2020, which is withdrawn

BS EN 17406:2020+A1:2021

Classification for bicycles usage

Current

Published:

31 Oct 2021