ASTM F2614-09(2014)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Condition 3 Bicycle Frames
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.
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Designation:F2614 −09 (Reapproved 2014) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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 5. Performance Requirements
1.1 This specification establishes testing requirements for
5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with the
the structural performance properties of Condition 3 bicycle
following tests from Test Methods F2711:
frames.
5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as tested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this a cyclic load of 1200 N tensile and 600 N compressive.
standard.
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
tested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with
2. Referenced Documents
a cyclic load of 1200 N to 120 N load in the compressive
2.1 ASTM Standards:
direction.
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
5.1.3 Impact Strength Test—The frame shall be tested with
F2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
a drop height of 360 mm, 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
seat with rear connection for the rear wheel, front connection 6.1 Frames that fail to meet the requirements of this
via the head tube for the fork and lower connection for the
standard shall be rejected.
crank/pedal assembly.
7. Certification
4. Classification
7.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
4.1 Condition 3 Bicycle Frame
purchaser shall be furnished certification that specimens have
been either tested or inspected as directed
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