8714.96 - Pedals and crank-gear, and parts thereof:

Category 8714.96 encompasses pedals and crank-gear assemblies, along with their constituent parts, specifically designed for use with bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles classified under headings 8711 to 8713. This category focuses on the components that enable the rider to propel the vehicle through a rotational motion. It includes the entire pedal mechanism and the crankset, which is the arm that connects the pedals to the bicycle's bottom bracket and chainring.

Unlike its sibling categories, 8714.96 is distinct from frames and forks (8714.91), wheel components like rims and spokes (8714.92), hubs and free-wheel sprocket-wheels (8714.93), and braking systems (8714.94), or saddles (8714.95). While these other categories cover essential structural, rotational, or stopping elements of a bicycle, 8714.96 specifically addresses the drivetrain's input mechanism – how the rider's force is transferred to rotate the crankset.

This category is further subdivided to provide granular classification. Subcategory 8714.96.10.00 covers pedals and their associated parts. 8714.96.50.00 specifically addresses cotterless-type crank sets and their components, which are characterized by the absence of a cotter pin to secure the crank arm. Finally, 8714.96.90.00 captures all other types of crank-gear assemblies and their parts that do not fall under the cotterless designation. This detailed breakdown allows for precise identification based on the specific design and construction of the crank-gear mechanism.