ASTM F2843-10a(2015)

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 standard 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.

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 F2843-10a - Standard Specification for Condition 0 Bicycle Frames
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM F2843-19 - Standard Specification for Condition 0 Bicycle Frames
• Effective Date: 15-May-2019

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2843 −10a (Reapproved 2015) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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 4. Classification
1.1 This standard establishes testing requirements for the 4.1 Condition 0 bicycle frame.
structural performance properties of Condition 0 bicycle
5. Performance Requirements
frames.
5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Test Methods F2711, the Horizontal Loading Fatigue test,
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Vertical Loading Fatigue test, and the Impact Strength test.
standard.
5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
2. Referenced Documents tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
2 cyclic load of 600 N tensile and 300 N compressive.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
F2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
cyclic load of 600 N to 60 N in the compressive direction.
5.1.3 Impact Strength Test—The frame shall be tested with
3. Terminology
a drop height of 120 mm, and the permanent set of the frame
3.1 Definitions:
and fork shall be less than 20 mm.
3.1.1 bicycle frame, n—the structural member that supports
the seat with rear connection for the rear wheel, front connec-
6. Rejection and Rehearing
tion via the head tube for the fork and lower connection for the
6.1 Frames that fail to meet the requirements of this
crank/pedal assembly.
standard shall be rejected.
3.1.2 frame size, n—the size of the frame as designated by
wheel diameter used.
7. Certification
7.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
This test method is under
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Designation: F2843 − 10a F2843 − 10a (Reapproved 2015) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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 standard 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.
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.
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, 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 600 N tensile and 300 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 600 N to 60 N in the compressive direction.
5.1.3 Impact Strength Test—The frame shall be tested with a drop height of 120 mm, and the permanent set of the frame and
fork shall be less than 20 mm.
6. Rejection and Rehearing
6.1 Frames that fail to meet the requirements of this standard shall be rej
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