Work Item
ASTM WK98012

New Specification for Helmets used for Pedelec, E-Bike, & S-Pedelec

1. Scope

Define a logical helmet standard to meet the needs for all three legal classes of e-bikes sold in America, including Pedelec (Class-1), E-bike (Class-2), and S-Pedelec (Class-3).

Keywords

e-bike; bike helmet; bicycle

Rationale

The standard will include coverage (test line), impact velocity, linear and rotational impacts, reflectivity, and a chin bar deflection test for full face helmets.

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: F08.53

Committee: F08

Staff Manager: Joe Koury

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 02-05-2026

Technical Contact: Ken Baker

Item: 000

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