Influence of rider weight, riding style and payload on the operating loads of electrically power assisted cycles (EPAC)

Safety requirements for bicycles are defined in different standards in Europe and worldwide. Nevertheless the payload of bicycles and the weight of the rider are not taken into account for the formulation of the test loads for mechanical tests. The average weight of bicycle users varies widely worldwide, and in recent years there has been a significant increase, especially in the industrialized nations, where electrically power assisted cycles...