The mandatory standard covers design and labelling requirements for child and adult pedal bicycles.

Lacerations and limb entrapment

Children can suffer lacerations and limb entrapment if the bicycle is not fitted with a chain guard.

Mandatory standard

This mandatory standard is based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1927:1998.

Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1927:1998 is a voluntary standard except for those sections specifically called up by the mandatory standard. You must consult the mandatory standard for these details.

For complete information about all mandatory requirements for pedal bicycles, we strongly advise that you read Consumer Protection Notice No. 6 of 2004 .

Key requirements

The listed requirements aim to give suppliers a general idea of what is required by the mandatory standard. Suppliers must not rely on this information as a complete guide to compliance.

Adult pedal bicycles design requirements

These requirements apply to fully and partially assembled bicycles. Partially assembled bicycles must be fully assembled prior to testing.

The requirements cover:

sharp edges

fasteners

projections

control cables

ground clearance

toe clearance

wheels

protective guards

drive chains

pedals

steering systems

seat pillar

braking systems

reflectors

warning device

lighting equipment (where fitted).

Child pedal bicycles design requirements

A child’s bicycle is one with a wheelbase between 640 mm and 765 mm. The mandatory standard requires a child’s bicycle to have:

no fewer than two braking systems

one system with a back pedal brake.

Safety markings

Labelling

Informative labelling is required where bicycle components need to be either adjusted or attached and adjusted.

Marking

Bicycles must have permanent and legible markings covering the:

name and address in Australia of the manufacturer, importer or other supplier

identification number of the bicycle.

Instructions

Bicycles must come with use and maintenance instructions. For bicycles that are partially assembled, simple, clear and adequate instructions for completing the assembly are also required.

Related resources

Supplier bulletin - Pedal bicycles & bicycle helmets

Supplier bulletin - Fixed gear pedal bicycles