Vigilant

MAIN DEFECTS
  • Bad polishing
  • Metal oxidation
  • Frame distorsion
  • Pedal poor assembly
  • Over tension on brakes
  • Derailement when using the gears
SPECIFIC POINTS
  • “MEETS SAFETY”
  • marking on pedals’ frame
  • Red reflector on the rear
  • with the IAE marking
  • Orange reflector on wheel
  • with TPL marking
  • White reflector in front
  • + European marking
  • Safety hook on front fork
  • or cable with sheath and fender
  • Cap on each cable
  • L & R is well written on pedals

Laboratory testing

MECHANICAL /PHYSICAL TESTS
  • Static, impact and fatigue test
  • Strength and loading test
  • Brake heat-resistance test
  • Stability
  • Vibration test (frame and handle bar)
  • Energy absorption test (frame and front fork)
  • Tensile test
  • Rotational accuracy
CHEMICAL TESTS
  • Determination of heavy metals (Lead, Cadmium, Chromium VI)
  • Morphology analysis
  • Determination of phthalates (plasticized materials)
  • Restriction of PAH

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