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Bicycle Standards In New Zealand there are a number of Standards that cycle retailers and wholesalers should be aware of as listed below. You can purchase these directly from the Standards New Zealand website at www.standards.co.nz or through the links provided, or you can contact the Customer Service and Sales team by phoning 0800 782 632 (during business hours) or emailing
[email protected] AS/NZS 1927:2010 Pedal bicycles - Safety requirements Specifies safety requirements for the design, assembly, and performance of all types of pedal bicycles and subassemblies of pedal bicycles having a wheelbase of 640mm or greater, but excludes track racers and one-of-a-kind bicycles. It also specifies requirements for the instructions to be given in a manual on use and maintenance, and for the instructions for the assembly of bicycles offered for supply in a partially assembled state. AS/NZS 2063:2008 Bicycle helmets Specifies construction requirements and the basic performance requirements for impact energy attenuation, helmet stability, load distribution, strength and effectiveness of the retention system and its attachment points and peripheral vision clearance for lightweight protective helmets intended to mitigate the adverse effects of a blow to the head. AS/NZS 4287:1995 Child carrier seats for pedal bicycles - Safety requirements Specifies safety requirements for child carrier seats which may be attached to a bicycle other than a child`s bicycle for the purpose of transporting as a passenger, a child having a body weight of not greater than 22 kg. NZS 5441.1:1987 Lighting and retroreflectors for pedal cycles - Specification for lamp units and retroreflectors suitable for fitting to pedal cycles Covers the photometric and physical requirements for lamp units and retroreflectors for use on pedal cycles. NZS 5441.2:1987 Lighting and retroreflectors for pedal cycles - Code of practice for the fitting of lamp units and retroreflectors to pedal cycles Contains details for the fitting of lamp units and retroreflectors to pedal cycles to provide adequate conspicuity for the pedal cycle to be used on the road by day and night. Cycle Helmet Standards http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/01/cycles-rules-equipment.html#standards Cycle Check Guidelines The form below is a guideline to be used when bike stores offer, or have been asked, to help with bike checks for police and councils when doing the cycle programme in schools. Thanks to Papanui Cycles in Christchurch for providing this form.
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HANDLE BARS Handle bar stem is securely tightened Handle bar stem is in line with frame Handle bars are level and aligned Handle grips are secure PEDALS Both left & right pedals are secure CHAIN SET Sits straight in the frame Turns freely through a complete rotation Pedal crank lock nuts are secure WHEELS / TYRES Both tyres have enough tread Both wheel rims are straight Tyres inflated to recommended pressure CHAIN Chain moves freely with no catching Chain joining link is securely fastened % wear of chain DERAILLEURS Can be adjusted up/down through the gears All cables run smoothly with no sign of damage SEAT Seat is adjusted to suit the rider Seat is secure in line with the frame Seat does not exceed max extension mark BRAKES Brake pads are securely attached to the arms Wheels stop instantly when brakes applied STUDENT SAFETY REQUIREMENT Has a NZ standards approved Cycle Helmet
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Bicycle Warranty Guide Guarantees, Warranties and Cycles What do lifetime guarantees mean where bicycles are concerned? ‘Guarantees’ are promises made to consumers on the goods and services they buy. ‘Implied guarantees’ are the guarantees about the life, quality, repairs, price and servicing of goods or services, most of which are conferred by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. ‘Express guarantees’ give consumers guarantees over and above the guarantees given by law, about the quality, servicing etc. of a product. A ‘warranty’ is similar to an express guarantee and means that the manufacturer warrants that the goods are fit and if not, something will be done to correct that. The two words, warranty and guarantee, are often used to mean the same thing. So, after that little English lesson… The Consumer Guarantees Act says that the manufacturer must meet all responsibilities stated in any expressed written warranty that is given with the goods. An express warranty is not compulsory but, if given, the manufacturer must comply with its warranty. What then is a lifetime guarantee? Good question. Are we talking about the lifetime of a product and, if so who determines what that is? Or are we talking about the lifetime of the consumer and, if so, does it matter how old they are when they buy the product? Does it matter how they use the product and what happens if they sell it? So many questions! Often a ‘lifetime guarantee’ will be very specific as to what it covers, for whom, what is excluded and what may invalidate the guarantee. For example it may cover defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner, but may exclude normal wear and tear and / or accidental damage. Improper use or storage, or alteration or repair by other than an approved serviceperson may invalidate the guarantee. Other ‘lifetime guarantees’ may refer to the lifetime of the product. For example specific brand, genuine car parts which, when purchased from and installed by the said dealership, may be guaranteed to the original purchaser for the life of the vehicle. There again, who determines the ‘life’ of the vehicle? Mountain, touring and other specialty cycles are sometimes covered by a lifetime guarantee. Sometimes just the cycle frame is covered by a lifetime guarantee. The guarantee is likely to be prescriptive as to who and what it covers and does not cover. However, many products are sold with an unspecified guarantee and a claim may be made years later when all records are long gone. Be wary of products offering a lifetime guarantee. They are a minefield in terms of compliance and we believe retailers are best to avoid them. The retailer may be ultimately liable for a claim if the supplier reneges or is no longer available. Retailers selling bikes (or anything else) with a manufacturers ‘lifetime guarantee’ need to be careful about the representations they make to customers about those guarantees. Any limitations of the guarantee / warranty should be drawn to the customer’s attention. For example, to say merely, “It comes with a manufacturer’s lifetime guarantee” is to invite the customer to rely on your expertise and infer their own interpretation of what that guarantee might mean. This would be misleading in terms of the Fair Trading Act and could spell trouble for the retailer.
