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This part of ISO 4210 specifies safety and performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of bicycles and sub-assemblies having saddle height as given in Table 1, and lays down guide lines for manufacturer's instructions on the use and care of such bicycles. This document applies to young adult bicycles with maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and less than 750 mm, city & trekking bicycles, mountain bicycles and racing bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more including folding bicycles. (see Table 1 and Figure 1) This document does not apply to specialised types of bicycle such as tradesman's delivery bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tandems and bicycles designed and equipped for use in severe applications such as sanctioned competition events, stunting, or aerobatic manoeuvres. NOTE For bicycles with a maximum saddle height of 435 mm or less (see ISO 8124-1[1]) and with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm and less than 635 mm (see ISO 8098[2]).