ASTM F1250-13
(Specification)Standard Specification for Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles and Upper Body Ergometers
Standard Specification for Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles and Upper Body Ergometers
ABSTRACT
This safety specification provides the safety design features and reasonable safety standards intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use (including storage, movement, entry, use, and exit from the product) of stationary exercise bicycles assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for safe use. This standard is limited to exercise bicycles of the following classes: Class A, non-free-wheeling exercise bicycles with a directly driven flywheel; Class B, free-wheeling exercise bicycles; Class C, ergometer bicycles or those bicycles used to precisely measure work; and Class D, units designed to convert road bicycles to stationary exercise bicycles. Device stability, exterior design, overheating performance, inertia, and design characteristics of the individual parts such as the frame and seat post retention assembly, seat post and seat, handlebars, and pedals shall be tested as indicated herein, and should comply accordingly with the acceptance criteria specified for each the said requirements. Guidelines are also specified for appropriate documentation practices for the owner's/user's manual, assembly instructions, operational instructions, maintenance instructions, installation instructions, user weight restrictions, warnings/warning labels, and other product markings.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of stationary exercise bicycle equipment as defined in 3.2.16.
1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products for use only by an individual age 13 and older.
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276 and Test Methods F3023.
1.4 This specification is intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of stationary exercise bicycles.
1.5 This specification is written to provide reasonable safety standards for the user of stationary exercise bicycles during storage, movement, entry, use, and exit from the product.
1.6 This standard does not apply to mechanisms that convert road bikes to indoor stationary cycles.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all 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.
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Designation:F1250 −13 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles and
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Upper Body Ergometers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1250; 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
Thegoalofthisspecificationistopromoteproperdesignandmanufacturingpracticesforstationary
uprightandrecumbentexercisebicyclesandupperbodyergometers.Throughthesespecifications,this
specificationaimstoassistdesignersandmanufacturesinreducingthepossibilityofinjurywhenthese
products are used in accordance with the operational instructions.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving stationary upright and recumbent exercise
bicycles and upper body ergometers involves the risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is used
improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with physical limitations should seek
medical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior to using this equipment. Certain physical
conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using this equipment properly and without
increasing the risk of serious injury.
1. Scope of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
1.1 This standard establishes parameters for the design and
limitations prior to use.
manufacture of stationary exercise bicycle equipment as de-
fined in 3.2.16.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
for use only by an individual age 13 and older.
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-
cility Safety Signage and Labels
fication F2276 and Test Methods F3023.
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance
1.4 This specification is intended to reduce the demon-
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
strated hazards associated with the use of stationary exercise
F3023 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance
bicycles.
Characteristics of Stationary Upright and Recumbent
1.5 This specification is written to provide reasonable safety
Exercise Bicycles and Upper Body Ergometers
standards for the user of stationary exercise bicycles during
storage, movement, entry, use, and exit from the product.
3. Terminology
1.6 Thisstandarddoesnotapplytomechanismsthatconvert
3.1 The terms listed below are unique to this specification.
road bikes to indoor stationary cycles.
For terms not defined below, refer to Specification F2276.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.2 Definitions:
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
3.2.1 back support, n—the part of the user support means
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all the safety
that comes in contact with the users back during operation.
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
3.2.2 consumer exercise bicycle, n—stationary exercise bi-
cycle intended for use by one person or family unit in a home
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This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on
Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2013.PublishedJuly2013.Originallyapproved contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F1250 – 00 (2006). DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1250-13. the ASTM website.
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3.2.3 cycle, n—movement of a point or load from a starting 3.2.11 pedal, n—a device designed to support the foot while
positionandbacktothesamestartingposition.Thecyclebeing the user is performing the exercise as intended by the
executed through the full range of intended motion. manufacturer, or while the user mounts or dismounts the
equipment.
3.2.4 direct drive exercise bicycle, n—stationary exercise
bicycles wherein the flywheel is directly coupled to the pedals 3.2.12 recumben
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Designation: F1250 − 00 (Reapproved 2006) F1250 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Safety Specification for
Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles and
1
Upper Body Ergometers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1250; 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
The goal of this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for stationary
upright and recumbent exercise bicycles and upper body ergometers. Through these specifications, this
specification aims to assist designers and manufactures in reducing the possibility of injury when these
products are used in accordance with the operational instructions.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving stationary upright and recumbent exercise
bicycles and upper body ergometers involves the risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is used
improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with physical limitations should seek
medical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior to using this equipment. Certain physical
conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using this equipment properly and without
increasing the risk of serious injury.
1. Scope
1.1 This safety specification covers the safety design features standard establishes parameters for the design and manufacture
of stationary exercise bicycles. The device shall be assembled bicycle equipment as defined in 3.2.16accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions for safe use.
1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products for use only by an individual age 13 and older.
1.3 This standard is limited to exercise bicycles of: to be used in conjunction with Specification F2276 and Test Methods F3023.
1.2.1 Class A—Non-free-wheeling exercise bicycles with a directly driven flywheel.
1.2.2 Class B—Free-wheeling exercise bicycles.
1.2.3 Class C—Ergometer bicycles, or, those bicycles used to precisely measure work.
1.2.4 Class D—Units designed to convert road bicycles to stationary exercise bicycles.
1.4 This specification is intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of stationary exercise bicycles.
1.5 This specification is written to provide reasonable safety standards for the user of stationary exercise bicycles during storage,
movement, entry, use, and exit from the product.
1.6 This standard does not apply to mechanisms that convert road bikes to indoor stationary cycles.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
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This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
Current edition approved June 1, 2006June 1, 2013. Published June 2006July 2013. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 20002006 as
F1250 – 00.F1250 – 00 (2006). DOI: 10.1520/F1250-00R06.10.1520/F1250-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
F2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
F3023 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise
Bicycles and Upper Body Ergometers
3. Terminology
3.1 The terms listed bel
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