ASTM F2793-14

Standard Specification for Bicycle Grips

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes a minimum outer diameter for Bicycle Grips and End Closures applied to tubular handlebars mounted on bicycles designed for cyclists who are 12 years of age or younger. It specifies testing requirements for the durability of the ends of the Bicycle Grips and End Closures for all bicycles where the tubular handlebar end axes are oriented within 60 degrees of parallel to the axle axis of the steering wheel. This specification applies to the "BMX" and "Mountain" style tubular handlebars, but not to the "Drop" (also known as road race) style.
The following characteristics are covered by this specification: Bicycle Grip outer diameter; Bicycle Grip or End Closure diameter or both; and Bicycle Grip or End Closure retention or both. This specification is not intended to dictate the design, materials, or construction of Bicycle Grips and End Closures.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
6.1 These tests are intended to address the Bicycle Grip with regard to steering control, durability and potential reduction in injury during an accident.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes a minimum outer diameter for the Bicycle Grip or End Closure, and the method for determining if the grip or End Closure meets the diameter.  
1.2 This specification checks the following characteristics:  
1.2.1 Bicycle Grip outer diameter,  
1.2.2 Bicycle Grip or End Closure diameter or both, and  
1.2.3 Bicycle Grip or End Closure retention or both.  
1.3 This specification establishes testing requirements for the durability of Bicycle Grips and End Closures. It represents a performance standard and is not intended to dictate the design, materials, or construction of those closures.  
1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.5 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-Aug-2014
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.10 - Bicycles

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2793 − 14 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Bicycle Grips
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2793; 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 physical characteristics for Bicycle Grips and End Closures. One
intent of this specification is to define certain dimensions of Bicycle Grips and End Closures applied
to tubular handlebars mounted on bicycles designed for cyclists who are 12 years of age or younger.
The second intent of this specification is to test the durability of the ends of the Bicycle Grips and End
Closures for all bicycles where the tubular handlebar end axes are oriented within 60° of parallel to
the axle axis of the steering wheel. This second intent would apply to the “BMX” and “Mountain”
style tubular handlebar examples illustrated in Fig. 1, and does not apply to the “Drop” (also known
as road race) style shown in the same figure.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification establishes a minimum outer diameter 2.1 ASTM Standards:
for the Bicycle Grip or End Closure, and the method for F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
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determining if the grip or End Closure meets the diameter.
2.2 Other Standards:
SAE J526:2000 Welded Low-Carbon Steel Tubing
1.2 This specification checks the following characteristics:
1.2.1 Bicycle Grip outer diameter,
3. Terminology
1.2.2 Bicycle Grip or End Closure diameter or both, and
3.1 The term bicycle is defined in Classification F2043.
1.2.3 Bicycle Grip or End Closure retention or both.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 This specification establishes testing requirements for
3.2.1 bicycle grip, n—parts on the handlebar that are meant
the durability of Bicycle Grips and End Closures. It represents
to be grasped to allow for control and comfort while steering
a performance standard and is not intended to dictate the
and operating the bicycle.
design, materials, or construction of those closures.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—The Bicycle Grip may or may not
1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
include a portion or all of the End Closure (see end closure).
as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information
3.2.2 bicycle leg maximum, n—a distance measured from
only.
crank rotation axis to the top center of the seat, with the seat
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
positioned at the bicycle manufacturer’s maximum allowed
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
seat adjustment away from the crank axis, Fig. 2.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 end closure, n—end cap, fitting, grip, device, or
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
combination of parts intended to close the end of a tubular
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
bicycle handlebar, Fig. 3.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 3.2.4 grip diameter, n—diameter of the Bicycle Grip where
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the hand is placed for normal riding.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.5 grip end diameter, n—diameter of the Bicycle Grip
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
end (largest diameter within 40 mm of the handlebar end).
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles. the ASTM website.
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FIG. 1 Some Examples of Tubular Handlebar Styles
FIG. 2 Bicycle Leg Maximum
3.2.6 handlebar coupon, n—welded cold-drawn SAE 1018 3.2.7 OEM bar, n—the original equipment manufacturer
steel tube with deburred edges, used to imitate a handlebar in (OEM) handlebar as supplied,
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