ASTM F1250-00
(Specification)Consumer Safety Specification for Stationary Exercise Bicycles
Consumer Safety Specification for Stationary Exercise Bicycles
SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers the safety design features of stationary exercise bicycles. The device shall be assembled according to the manufacturer's instructions for safe use.
1.2 This standard is limited to exercise bicycles of:
1.2.1 Class A -Non-free wheeling exercise bicycles, and
1.2.2 Class B -Free wheeling exercise bicycles.
1.3 Future specifications or additions to this standard will cover:
1.3.1 Class C -Ergometer bicycles, or, those bicycles used to precisely measure work, and
1.3.2 Class D -Units designed to convert road bicycles to stationary exercise bicycles.
1.4 This specification is intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of stationary exercise bicycles by the public.
1.5 This specification is written to provide reasonable safety standards for the user of stationary exercise bicycles during storage, movement, entry, use and exit from the product.
1.6 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1250 – 00
Standard Safety Specification for
Stationary Exercise Bicycles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1250; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This safety specification covers the safety design fea-
tures of stationary exercise bicycles. The device shall be
assembled in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
for safe use.
1.2 This standard is limited to exercise bicycles of:
1.2.1 Class A—Non-free-wheeling exercise bicycles with a
directly driven flywheel.
1.2.2 Class B—Free-wheeling exercise bicycles.
1.2.3 Class C—Ergometer bicycles, or, those bicycles used
to precisely measure work.
1.2.4 Class D—Units designed to convert road bicycles to
stationary exercise bicycles.
1.3 This specification is intended to reduce the demon-
strated hazards associated with the use of stationary exercise
bicycles.
1.4 This specification is written to provide reasonable safety
standards for the user of stationary exercise bicycles during
storage, movement, entry, use, and exit from the product.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment Facility Safety
Signage and Labels
FIG. 1 Illustration of Bicycle Terms
3. Terminology
3.1.3 freewheel, n—a device that allows the driver bicycle
3.1 Definitions:
wheel to run on, free from the drive sprocket when motion of
3.1.1 consumer exercise bicycle, n—stationary exercise bi-
the pedals is stopped.
cycle intended for use by one person or family unit in a home
3.1.4 institutional exercise bicycle, n—stationary exercise
environment.
bicycle intended for use by numerous persons in a commercial
3.1.2 flywheel, n—a heavy wheel for opposing and moder-
or institutional, as opposed to a home, environment.
ating,byitsinertia,fluctuationsofspeedintheexercisebicycle
3.1.5 stationary exercise bicycle, n—a “bicycle-like” fixed
on which it revolves.
device, on which performance is achieved by means of a
pedaling motion applied by the user. Depending on the class,
This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on the pedaling motion can be braked, whereby the load is
Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
modified.
F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved June 10, 2000. Published August 2000. Originally
4. General Requirements
published as F 1250 – 89. Last previous edition F 1250 – 89 (1995).
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07. 4.1 Stability:
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4.1.1 The bicycle shall be stable in a statically loaded 5.1.2 The test for overheating shall be conducted in accor-
condition and shall not tip forward, backward or sideward. dance with 7.3.
4.1.2 The bicycle base of support shall not tilt when force is
5.2 Frame and Seat Post Retention Assembly—The test for
applied.
frame and seat post clamp assembly shall be conducted in
4.1.3 The bicycle structure to which the horizontal force is
accordance with 7.4.
applied shall not break or be permanently deformed.
5.3 Seat Post and Seat:
4.1.4 Thetestsforstabilityshallbeconductedinaccordance
5.3.1 The seat shall be adjustable as prescribed by the
with 7.1.
manufacturer’s specifications.
4.2 Exterior Design:
5.3.1.1 The seat post shall have a permanent visual mark
4.2.1 All edges of parts accessible to the user or to bystand-
indicating a maximum extension. At maximum extension, no
ers shall be burr-free, rounded, or otherwise guarded.
lessthan2.0in.(5.1cm)oftheseatpostshallbeengagedinthe
4.2.2 The design of rotating and moving parts which are
support structure. No mark is required if the minimum inser-
accessible to the user shall avoid shear, pinch, or catch points.
tion depth is already provided by the design. The seat shall be
4.2.3 Spokes must not be accessible.
mounted onto the post with a steel seat pan, shouldered seat
4.2.4 Dangerous points of drive train components shall be
post, capped seat bracket, or any other device that protects the
guarded.
user from impalement in case of failure of the seat or seat post.
4.2.5 Adjustment devices such as knobs and pins and frame
5.3.2 When properly adjusted according to the manufactur-
components, and so forth, (for example, handlebars) shall not
er’s specifications, the seat shall not tilt.
be within the range of normal leg movements.
5.3.3 The test for seats shall be conducted in accordance
4.2.6 The tests for the safety of exterior design shall be
with 7.5.
conducted in accordance with 7.2.
5.4 Handlebars:
5. Performance Requirements
5.4.1 If a vertical shaft adjustment is used, a visual perma-
5.1 Overheating: nent mark of 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) above the end of the handlebar
5.1.1 Noaccessiblemetallicpartshallhaveatemperatureof support shall indicate the minimum insertion depth. No mark is
more than 140°F (60°C). No accessible nonmetallic part shall required if the minimum insertion depth is already provided by
have a temperature greater than 185°F (85°C). the design.
FIG. 2 Illustration of Bicycle Terms
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5.4.2 The handlebars shall not rotate around its horizontal 6.2.5 Information relating to the procedure for leveling the
axis when a moment of 45 ft-lb (61.00 N-m) is applied exercise bicycle shall be provided.
(excepting when the handle is purposely in motion as part of
6.2.6 Functional and visual inspection of the equipment
the exercise).
shall be made after assembly is complete.
5.4.3 The handlebar stem shall not rotate around its vertical
6.2.7 Review of all warnings affixed to the machine shall be
axis when a moment of 35 ft-lb (47.00 N-m) is applied
provided.
(excepting when the handle is purposely in motion as part of
6.3 Operational Instructions—The function of the exercise
the exercise).
bicycle shall be explained in operation instructions. Where
5.4.4 The test for handlebars shall be conducted in accor-
possible, the use of graphics shall be provided to assist in
dance with 7.6.
proper depiction of the use of the equipment. The operation
5.5 Pedals:
instructions shall include instructions on how to vary the load
5.5.1 Pedals shall have right hand/left hand symmetry. A
or resistance.
nonslip tread surface shall be present on the surface presented
6.4 Maintenance Instructions—Care and necessary mainte-
to the rider’s foot. A minimum clearance of 1.5-in. (3.81-cm)
nance advice shall be provided. This shall include a review of
shall be provided below the pedals when they are in a
all applicable warning notices and how replacement warning
horizontal position at the lowest level. The pedals shall not
labels can be obtained. Special attention shall be drawn to
permanently deform under use.
components most susceptible to wear.
5.5.2 Thetestofthepedalsshallbeconductedinaccordance
6.4.1 Thesafetyandintegritydesignedintothemachinecan
with 7.7.
only be maintained when the exercise bicycle is regularly
examined for damage and repair. It is the sole responsibility of
6. Documentation
the user/owner or facility operator to ensure that regular
6.1 Owner’s/User’s Manual—An owner’s/user’s manual
maintenance is performed.Worn or damaged components shall
shall be provided with the exercise bicycle. Paragraphs 6.2-6.8
be replaced immediately or the exercise bicycle removed from
set forth the sections to be covered in this manual. The first
service until the repair is made. Only manufacturer-supplied
topic of the manual shall be a comprehensive listing of the
components shall be used to maintain/repair the equipment.
safety precautions applicable to the exercise bicycle. This
Themaintenanceinstructionsshallcallthereader’sattentionto
listing shall alert the reader to the following:
these facts.
6.1.1 Read all warnings posted on the exercise bicycle.
6.5 Installation Instructions—Instructions shall be provided
6.1.2 Read the owner’s/user’s manual and follow it care-
with exercise bicycles that indicates the minimum clearance
fully before using the exercise bicycle.
required around each bicycle for safe access to and passage
6.1.3 Keep children away from the exercise bicycle.
around the bicycle. These instructions shall provide specifica-
6.1.4 Set up and operate the exercise bicycle on a solid level
tions detailing the dimensions of the exercise bicycle at rest
surface.
and during operation (if different). Procedures for proper
6.1.5 Inspect the exercise bicycle for worn or loose compo-
storageandmovementoftheexercisebicycleshallbeprovided
nents prior to use. Tighten/replace any loose or worn compo-
in these instructions.
nents prior to using.
6.6 User Weight Restrictions—Maximum user weight limits
6.1.6 Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise
fortheexercisebicycleshallbeaffixedtothebicyclewherethe
program. If, at any time during exercise, you feel faint, dizzy,
user can easily read them.
or experience pain, stop and consult your physician.
6.7 Warnings/Warning Labels—Adequate warnings alerting
6.1.7 Donotwearlooseordanglingclothingwhileusingthe
users, third parties, and service personnel to hazards associated
exercise bicycle.
with exercise bicycles shall be provided. Warning labels shall
6.1.8 Care should be taken in mounting or dismounting the
be designed in accordance with Specification F 1749. Warning
exercise bicycle.
labels shall include those specified in Specification F 1749,
6.1.9 Consumer exercise bicycles shall contain notification
additional warnings appropriate and specific to a manufactur-
that the exercise bicycle is for consumer use only.
er’s given exercise bicycle, and the following:
6.2 Assembly Instructions—If the exercise bicycle requires
6.7.1 Keep children away.
assembly, a manual shall be supplied detailing the assembly
6.7.1.1 Class A Exercise Bicycle Warning Labels—Class A
procedures for the bicycle.
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exercise bicycles with inertia exceeding 14 lb-ft (0.6 kg-m ),
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