BIKiNNOV and ABIMOTA strengthen Portugal’s role at the ISO/TC 149 Meeting in Tokyo

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BIKiNNOV will attend the 47th meeting of ISO/TC 149/SC 1 “Cycles and major sub-assemblies”

From October 14 to 17, the international meeting of the ISO/TC 149 Technical Committee, dedicated to the standardization of bicycles and their components, took place in Tokyo, Japan.


This annual gathering brings together experts from around the world to discuss, review, and align standards that define quality, safety, and innovation benchmarks in the sustainable mobility sector.

Throughout the week of work, key topics for the industry’s development were addressed, including the revision of the Terminology Standard (ISO 8090), the evolution of the ISO 4210 family of standards (Parts 1 to 9), and the harmonization of the ISO 8089 standard for children’s bicycles with European Regulations. These discussions reflect the international community’s ongoing effort to ensure greater coherence, technical rigor, and safety throughout the entire lifecycle of products associated with cycling mobility.

In 2024, BIKiNNOV participated in the annual meeting as an observer, with the support of ABIMOTA, which has been part of the panel of experts for several years. This year, BIKiNNOV took a significant step forward by officially joining the ISO/TC 149 panel of experts, strengthening Portugal’s presence and influence in defining international standards for the sector. The participation of BIKiNNOV and ABIMOTA in this technical forum highlights their commitment to the quality, safety, and competitiveness of the global bicycle industry.

With the update and harmonization of international standards, the Portuguese bicycle industry gains a new dimension of innovation and sustainability, consolidating its position as a key pillar in the transition toward a green, efficient, and future-oriented economy.

BIKiNNOV’s participation is framed within the Interface Mission – Base Funding for Technology and Innovation Centers (CTI), under Action Line 3 – Standards Watch, within the context of the PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan) and Next Generation EU European Funds.