{"data":{"id":"us/16-cfr-1512.11","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"16 CFR 1512.11","heading":"Requirements for wheels.","body":"(a) Spokes. There shall be no missing spokes.\n(b) Alignment. The wheel assembly shall be aligned such that no less than 1.6 mm ( 1/16 in.) clearance exists between the tire and fork or any frame member when the wheel is rotated to any position.\n(c) Rims. Rims shall retain the spokes and tire when side-loaded with 2000 N (450 lbf) and tested in accordance with the rim test, § 1512.18(j). Sidewalk bicycles need not meet this requirement.","path":["Title 16—Commercial Practices","CHAPTER II—CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION","SUBCHAPTER C—FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT REGULATIONS","PART 1512—REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLES","Subpart A—Regulations"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-16.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:29Z","sha256":"8e9bd5a91484fb0627da6330c8d90265e96ccd064aaedd8e141361dac483d74f","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/16-cfr-1512.10","next":"us/16-cfr-1512.12"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}