ASTM F2843-19

Standard Specification for Condition 0 Bicycle Frames

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes testing requirements for the structural performance properties of Condition 0 bicycle frames. Condition 0 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. The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with Test Methods F2711, the Horizontal Loading Fatigue test, Vertical Loading Fatigue test, and the Impact Strength test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes testing requirements for the structural performance properties of Condition 0 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

• Replaces: ASTM F2843-10a(2015) - Standard Specification for Condition 0 Bicycle Frames
• Effective Date: 15-May-2019
• 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: F2843 −19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Condition 0 Bicycle Frames
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2843; 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 0 bicycle frames. Condition 0 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
1.1 This specification establishes testing requirements for
4.1 Condition 0 bicycle frame.
the structural performance properties of Condition 0 bicycle
frames.
5. Performance Requirements
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Test Methods F2711, the Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test,
standard.
Vertical Loading Fatigue Test, Falling Mass Test, and Falling
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor- Frame Test.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
cyclic load of 600 N tensile and 300 N compressive with no
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
cracks or fractures.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
2. Referenced Documents
cyclic load of 600 N to 60 N in the compressive direction with
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
no cracks or fractures.
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
5.1.3 Falling Mass Test—The frame shall be tested with a
F2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
drop height of 180 mm; the frame shall not fracture and the
permanent set of the frame and fork shall be less than 40 mm.
3. Terminology
5.1.4 Falling Frame Test—The frame shall be tested with
3.1 Definitions:
Mass1 of 40 kg, Mass2 of 10 kg, Mass3 of 20 kg, and a drop
3.1.1 bicycle frame, n—the structural member that supports
height of 200 mm; the frame shall not fracture and the
the seat with rear connection for the rear wheel, front connec-
permanent set of the frame shall be
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Designation: F2843 − 10a (Reapproved 2015) F2843 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Condition 0 Bicycle Frames
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2843; 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 standard defines a set of requirements for Condition 0 bicycle frames. Condition
0 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 standardspecification establishes testing requirements for the structural performance properties of Condition 0 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—the 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.
3.1.2 frame size, n—the size of the frame as designated by wheel diameter used.
4. Classification
4.1 Condition 0 bicycle frame.
5. Performance Requirements
5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with Test Methods F2711, the Horizontal Loading Fatigue test,Test, Vertical
Loading Fatigue test, and the Impact Strength test.Test, Falling Mass Test, and Falling Frame Test.
5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a cyclic
load of 600 N tensile and 300 N compressive.compressive with no cracks or fractures.
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a cyclic load
of 600 N to 60 N in the compressive direction.direction with no cracks or fractures.
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This test method specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility
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