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Glossary
12 Glossary
Brake lever
Source: EN 15194:2017: lever used to apply the 
brake.
Braking distance
Source: EN 15194:2017: distance travelled by a 
pedelec between the commencement of braking 
and the point at which the pedelec comes to rest.
Cargo bike
Source: DIN 79010: bicycle mainly designed to 
carry goods.
CE marking
Source: Directive 2006/42/EC on Machinery: the 
manufacturer uses the CE marking to declare that 
the Pedelec complies with the applicable 
requirements.
City and trekking bicycles
Source: EN-ISO 4210 - 2: pedelec designed for 
use on public roads primarily for means of 
transportation or leisure.
Consumables
Source: EN 82079-1: any part or material that is 
necessary for continued use or maintenance of 
the product.
Decommissioning
Source: DIN 31051: intentional, unlimited 
interruption in an object's functional capability.
Disc brake
Source: EN 15194:2017: brake in which brake 
pads are used to grip the lateral faces of a thin 
disc attached to or incorporated in the wheel hub.
Drive belt
Source: EN 15194:2017: seamless ring belt which 
is used as a means of transmitting motive force.
Electrical control system
Source: EN 15194:2017: electronic and/or 
electrical component, or an assembly of 
components provided for installation into a 
vehicle, together with all electrical connections 
and associated wiring for the motor electrical 
power assistance.
Electrically power assisted cycle, pedelec
Source: EN 15194:2017: electrically power 
assisted cycle, equipped with pedals and an 
auxiliary electric motor, which cannot be propelled 
exclusively by means of the auxiliary electric 
motor, except in start-up assistance mode.
Fault
Source: EN 13306:2018-02, 6.1: state of an item 
(4.2.1) characterized by inability to perform a 
required function (4.5.1), excluding the inability 
during preventive maintenance or other planned 
actions, or due to lack of external resources.
Folding bicycle
Source: EN-ISO 4210-2: bicycle designed to fold 
into a compact form, facilitating transport and 
storage.
Fork steerer
Source: EN 15194:2017: part of a fork that rotates 
about the steering axis of a bicycle frame head 
tube. It is normally connected to the fork crown or 
directly to the fork legs, and is normally the point 
of connection between the fork and the handlebar 
stem.
Fracture
Source: EN 15194:2017: unintentional separation 
into two or more parts.
Instruction handbook
Source: ISO/FDIS 20607:2018:  part of the user 
information that machine manufacturers provide 
to machine operators; it contains guidance, 
instructions and tips related to the use of the 
machine in all its life cycle phases.
Maintenance
Source: DIN 31051: maintenance is generally 
performed at regular intervals and often carried 
out by trained technical staff. This ensures a 
maximum service life and low wear and tear for 
the maintained items. Proper maintenance is 
often also a pre-requisite for providing a warranty.
Maximum continuous power
Source: ZEG: the maximum continuous power is 
the maximum power for the electric motor output 
shaft during 30 minutes.