
1. Overview
1.1 Bicycle types
According to their use bicycles can be divided into mountain, cross, tour, city and racing bi-
cycles. According to their size bicycles are classied as children’s bicycles and bicycles for
adults (including junior’s versions). Children’s bicycles must meet the condion of a maximum
seat height greater than 435 mm and lower than 635 mm. The bicycles for adults (including
junior’s versions) must meet the condion of a maximum seat height greater than 635 mm.
Mountain bicycle (MTB)
It is designed for driving o paved roads and is equipped with wider res with a more robust
tread paern for easy passing of rough terrain. The most commonly used wheels with dia-
meters of 20, 24, 26, 27.5 or 29 inches and 11 to 30 speeds allow handling in even the most
dicult terrain. Classic hard tail mountain bike has only front suspension, usually from 80
mm to 120 mm. In contrast to this type of mountain bike, the full-suspension bicycle also has
suspension in the rear part. However, it sll belongs to the same bicycle category. Mountain
bikes must meet property requirements set out in the EN ISO 4210 norm in force.
Cross and Tour bicycles (Cross, Touring)
Cross and Tour bikes mostly use wheels with a diameter of 28 inches and are known as the
most suitable bicycles for cycling tourism because they combine the advantages of road bi-
cycles with the advantages of mountain bike - they allow a fast ride on asphalt roads, but you
can also use them in easy terrain. Tour bicycles are usually compared with o-road bicycles
with addionally ed lighng, fenders and racks. Some models of tour bicycles are equipped
with suspension forks. This category usually has 18 to 30 speeds. Cross bicycles must meet
requirements of the STN EN 14766 norm in force. Tour bicycles must meet requirements of
the EN ISO 4210 norm in force.
City bicycle (CTB)
City bicycles are designed for riding on the roads. They are of a simple build, mostly equipped
with lighng, fenders and racks. They use wheels with diameters of 20, 24, 26 or 28 inches.
They can be equipped with a mul-speed gearbox, which is hidden in the rear wheel hub, or a
tradional rear derailleur. The number of speeds ranges from 1 to 24. This category includes
also folding bicycles. City bikes must meet requirements of the EN ISO 4210 norm in force.
Racing bicycle (Road)
It is designed for fast riding on asphalt roads. These bicycles use narrow res, occasionally
tubeless res that have a low rolling resistance and permit higher speeds. This category usu-
ally has 18 to 30 speeds. Racing bicycles must comply with requirements of the EN ISO 4210
norm in force.
Fitness bicycle
This bicycle is designed for riding on asphalt roads. Unlike in road bicycles, it has handlebars,
brake levers and shiers of a Tour bicycle. Fitness bicycles must comply with requirements of
the EN ISO 4210 norm in force.
Freestyle bicycle
The Freestyle bike is designed to run on the ground. It has a durable frame, wheels with a
diameter of 26 cm and is suitable for aggressive driving. It is intended for driving the terrain
through various obstacles, it has various ulies, extended axes for various acrobacs.
BMX
BMX is designed for eld trips. It is used for driving in special parks, based on a 20-inch dia-
meter wheel, rigid and durable frame and fork. BMX wheels must meet the requirements of
EN 16054 cat 2.
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