ASTM F2917-12

Standard Specification for Bicycle Trailer Cycles Designed for Human Passengers

ABSTRACT
This specification covers trailer cycles, intended to be pulled behind bicycles, with seat post attachment, for transporting children. It includes test methods for confirming that this specification is satisfied.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers trailer cycles, intended to be pulled behind bicycles, with seat post attachment, in order to transport children. It includes test methods for confirming that this specification is satisfied.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The units given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 The following safety caveat applies to the chemical, mechanical, or physical, or a combination thereof, test methods described herein and is meant specifically for those performing the tests (in an effort to provide them with notice to take the appropriate precautions when conducting the tests). This standard does not purport to address all of 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2012
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.10 - Bicycles

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2917-11 - Standard Specification for Bicycle Trailer Cycles Designed for Human Passengers
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM F2917-12(2018) - Standard Specification for Bicycle Trailer Cycles Designed for Human Passengers
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2917 −12 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Bicycle Trailer Cycles Designed for Human Passengers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2917; 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.
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1. Scope 2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
1.1 This specification covers trailer cycles, intended to be
ANSI Z535.6 Product Safety Information in Product
pulled behind bicycles, with seat post attachment, in order to
Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials
transport children. It includes test methods for confirming that
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2.3 Federal Standards:
this specification is satisfied.
Title 16, CFR 1303 Lead in Coatings
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Title 16, CFR 1500.3(b)(4)(i) Hazardous Substance
standard. The units given in parentheses are for information
Title 16, CFR 1500.48 Sharp Points
only.
Title 16, CFR 1500.49 Sharp Edges
1.3 The following safety caveat applies to the chemical, Title 16, CFR 1501 Small Parts
mechanical, or physical, or a combination thereof, test meth-
Title 16, CFR 1512 Requirements for Bicycles, Sections:
ods described herein and is meant specifically for those 1512.18(n), Reflector Test
performing the tests (in an effort to provide them with notice to
3. Terminology
take the appropriate precautions when conducting the tests).
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility 3.1.1 lead bicycle—the bicycle used to tow the trailer cycle.
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
3.1.2 normal use—applications described as intended use
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
for the product found within the manufacturer’s instructional
limitations prior to use.
literature.
3.1.3 normal use temperatures—temperature range within
2. Referenced Documents
whichitshouldbeanticipatedthatthetrailercyclemaybeused
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
to transport children. The range is from –7 to +50°C (62°).
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
3.1.4 occupant—a child or person who is riding the trailer
D1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
cycle.
D4329 Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Ap-
paratus Exposure of Plastics 3.1.5 rider—apersonwhocontrolstheleadbicycletowhich
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
the trailer cycle is attached, and who is responsible for control
G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus of the trailer cycle.
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
3.1.6 trailer cycle—a transporting device, with a single rear
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of Nonmetallic Materials (Withdrawn 2000)
wheel, designed to provide a tandem bicycle riding experience
for one or two children. The device includes the fastening
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arrangements for attaching and towing it behind a lead bicycle.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
3.1.7 useful product lifecycle—allowable range of time for
Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles.
continued use of a product from the date of manufacture as
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012. Published January 2013. Originally
approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2917 – 11. DOI:
described within the manufacturer’s instructional literature.
10.1520/F2917-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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4. Requirements 5. Test Methods
5.1 Test Order—Perform the lean angle test first, then
4.1 General—Trailer cycles shall be designed and manufac-
torsion fatigue test, and then the bump fatigue test on the same
tured such that components with which an occupant may come
sample.
in contac
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Designation: F2917 − 11 F2917 − 12
Standard Specification for
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Bicycle Trailer Cycles Designed for Human Passengers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2917; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers trailer cycles, intended to be pulled behind bicycles, with seat post attachment, in order to transport
children. It includes test methods for confirming that this specification is satisfied.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following safety caveat applies to the chemical, mechanical, or physical, or a combination thereof, test methods
described herein and is meant specifically for those performing the tests (in an effort to provide them with notice to take the
appropriate precautions when conducting the tests). This standard does not purport to address all of 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
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D1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles (Withdrawn 2010)
D4329 Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of Plastics
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic
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Materials (Withdrawn 2000)
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
ANSI Z535.6 Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials
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2.3 Federal Standards:
Title 16, CFR 1303 Lead in Coatings
Title 16, CFR 1500.3(b)(4)(i) Hazardous Substance
Title 16, CFR 1500.48 Sharp Points
Title 16, CFR 1500.49 Sharp Edges
Title 16, CFR 1501 Small Parts
Title 16, CFR 1512 Requirements for Bicycles, Sections: 1512.18(n), Reflector Test
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 lead bicycle—the bicycle used to tow the trailer cycle.
3.1.2 normal use—applications described as intended use for the product found within the manufacturer’s instructional
literature.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles.
Current edition approved June 1, 2011Nov. 1, 2012. Published August 2011January 2013. Originally approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2917
– 11. DOI: 10.1520/F2917-11.10.1520/F2917-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.3 normal use temperatures—temperature range within which it should be anticipated that the trailer cycle may be used to
transport children. The range is from –7 to +50°C (62°).
3.1.4 occupant—a child or person who is riding the trailer cycle.
3.1.5 rider—a person who controls the lead bicycle to which the trailer cycle is attached, and who is responsible for control of
the trailer cycle.
3.1.6 trailer cycle—a transporting device, with a single rear wheel, designed to provide a tandem bicycle riding experience for
one or two children. The device includes the fastening arrangements for attaching and towing it behind a lead bicycle.
3.1.7 useful product lifecycle—allowable range of time for continued use of a product from the date of manufacture as described
within the manufac
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