ASTM F2868-19

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.  
1.4 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 F2868-10(2015) - Standard Specification for Condition 2 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: F2868 −19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
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 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 tion via the head tube for the fork and lower connection for the
crank/pedal assembly.
1.1 This standard establishes testing requirements for the
structural performance properties of Condition 2 bicycle
4. Classification
frames.
4.1 Condition 2 bicycle frame.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
5. Performance Requirements
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with the
methods of Test Methods F2711, the Horizontal Loading
1.3 This standard is applicable to adult size suspension and
Fatigue Test, Vertical Loading Fatigue Test, Falling Mass Test,
non-suspension bicycle frames.
and Falling Frame Test.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
cyclic load of 800 N tensile and 600 N compressive with no
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
cracks or fractures.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
cyclic load of 1200 N to 120 N load in the compressive
2. Referenced Documents
direction with no cracks or fractures.
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.3 Falling Mass Test—The frame shall be tested with a
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage drop height of 180 mm; the frame shall not fracture and the
F2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
permanent set of the frame and fork shall be less than 40 mm.
5.1.4 Falling Frame Test—The frame shall be tested with
3. Terminology
Mass1 of 50 kg, Mass2 of 10 kg, Mass3 of 30 kg, and drop
height of 200 mm; the frame shall not fracture and
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2868 − 10 (Reapproved 2015) F2868 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
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.
1.4 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
2
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,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 800 N tensile and 600 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 1200 N to 120 N load in the compressive direction.direction with no cracks or fractures.
5.1.3 Impact StrengthFalling Mass Test—The frame shall be tested with a drop height of 180 mm, mm; the frame shall not
fracture and the permanent set
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