ASTM F2868-10(2015)

Standard Specification for Condition 2 Bicycle Frames

ABSTRACT
This specification covers general testing requirements for the structural performance properties of Condition bicycle frames. Included are requirements for establishing loads and other criteria to be used with the matching test method. Performance requirements for the bicycle frame shall be in accordance with the methods of Test Methods F2711 which include the Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test, Vertical Loading Fatigue Test, and the Impact Strength Test.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard establishes testing requirements for the structural performance properties of Condition 2 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 standard is applicable to adult size suspension and non-suspension bicycle frames.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2015
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.10 - Bicycles

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2868-10 - Standard Specification for Condition 2 Bicycle Frames
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM F2868-19 - Standard Specification for Condition 2 Bicycle Frames
• Effective Date: 15-May-2019

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2868 −10 (Reapproved 2015) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Condition 2 Bicycle Frames
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2868; 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 2 bicycle frames. Condition
2 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 2 bicycle frame.
1.1 This standard establishes testing requirements for the
structural performance properties of Condition 2 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
methods of Test Methods F2711, the Horizontal Loading
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Fatigue test, Vertical Loading Fatigue test, and the Impact
standard.
Strength test.
1.3 This standard is applicable to adult size suspension and 5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
non-suspension bicycle frames. tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
cyclic load of 800 N tensile and 600 N compressive.
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
2. Referenced Documents
2 tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
2.1 ASTM Standards:
cyclic load of 1200 N to 120 N load in the compressive
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
direction.
F2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
5.1.3 Impact Strength Test—The frame shall be tested with
a drop height of 180 mm, and the permanent set of the frame
3. Terminology
and fork shall be less than 40 mm.
3.1 Definitions:
6. Rejection and Rehearing
3.1.1 bicycle frame, n—the structural member that supports
the seat with rear connection for the rear wheel, front connec- 6.1 Frames that fail to meet the requirements of this
tion via the head tube for the fork and lower connection for the standard shall be rejected.
crank/pedal assembly.
7. Certification
7.1 When specified in the purchase order or c
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Designation: F2868 − 10 F2868 − 10 (Reapproved 2015) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Condition 2 Bicycle Frames
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2868; 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 2 bicycle frames. Condition
2 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 standard establishes testing requirements for the structural performance properties of Condition 2 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 standard is applicable to adult size suspension and non-suspension bicycle frames.
2. Referenced Documents
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.
4. Classification
4.1 Condition 2 bicycle frame.
5. Performance Requirements
5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with the methods of Test Methods F2711, the Horizontal Loading Fatigue
test, Vertical Loading Fatigue test, and the Impact Strength 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 800 N tensile and 600 N compressive.
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 1200 N to 120 N load in the compressive direction.
5.1.3 Impact Strength Test—The frame shall be tested with a drop height of 180 mm, and the permanent set of the frame and
fork shall be less than 40 mm.
6. Rejection and Rehearing
6.1 Frames that fail to meet th
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