ASTM F2614-19

Standard Specification for Condition 3 Bicycle Frames

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the testing requirements for the structural performance of Condition 3 bicycle frames. The bicycle frames shall undergo horizontal and vertical loading fatigue tests, and impact strength test in accordance to a referenced ASTM test method. Frames that fail to meet the performance requirements shall be rejected.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes testing requirements for the structural performance properties of Condition 3 bicycle frames.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-May-2019
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.10 - Bicycles

Relations

• Refers: ASTM F2043-13(2018) - Standard Classification for Bicycle Usage
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2018
• Refers: ASTM F2711-19 - Standard Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2019

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2614 −19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Condition 3 Bicycle Frames
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2614; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification defines a set of requirements for Condition 3 bicycle frames. Condition 3 is a
vehicle usage classification defined in Classification F2043 indicating the type of riding and surface
condition intended by design. Included are specifications for establishing loads and other criteria to be
used with the matching test method.
1. Scope 4. Classification
4.1 Condition 3 Bicycle Frame
1.1 This specification establishes testing requirements for
the structural performance properties of Condition 3 bicycle
5. Performance Requirements
frames.
5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with the
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
following tests from Test Methods F2711:
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
standard.
tested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
a cyclic load of 1200 N tensile and 600 N compressive with no
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
cracks or fractures.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
a cyclic load of 1200 N to 120 N load in the compressive
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
direction with no cracks or fractures.
5.1.3 Falling Mass Test—The frame shall be tested with a
2. Referenced Documents
drop height of 360 mm; the frame shall not fracture and the
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permanent set of the frame and fork shall be less than 40 mm.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.4 Falling Frame Test—The frame shall be tested with
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
Mass1 of 30 kg, Mass2 of 10 kg, Mass3 of 50 kg, and a drop
F2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
height of 300 mm. The frame shall not fracture and the
permanent set of the frame and fork shall be less than 40 mm.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
6. Rejection and Rehearing
3.1.1 bicycle frame, n—structural member that supports the
6.1 Frames tha
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2614 − 09 (Reapproved 2014) F2614 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Condition 3 Bicycle Frames
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2614; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification defines a set of requirements for Condition 3 bicycle frames. Condition 3 is a
vehicle usage classification defined in Classification F2043 indicating the type of riding and surface
condition intended by design. Included are specifications for establishing loads and other criteria to be
used with the matching test method.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes testing requirements for the structural performance properties of Condition 3 bicycle frames.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
F2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bicycle frame, n—structural member that supports the seat with rear connection for the rear wheel, front connection via
the head tube for the fork and lower connection for the crank/pedal assembly.
4. Classification
4.1 Condition 3 Bicycle Frame
5. Performance Requirements
5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with the following tests from Test Methods F2711:
5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be tested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
cyclic load of 1200 N tensile and 600 N compressive.compressive with no cracks or fractures.
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be tested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a cyclic
load of 1200 N to 120 N load in the compressive direction.direction with no cracks or fractures.
5.1.3 Impact StrengthFalling Mass Test—The frame shall be tested with a drop height of 360 mm, mm; the frame shall not
fracture and the permanent set of the frame and fork shall be less than 40 mm.
5.1.4 Falling Frame Test—The frame shall be tested with Mass1 of 30 kg, Ma
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