ASTM F1250-20

Standard Specification for Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles and Upper and Total 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 upright and recumbent exercise bicycles and ergometers as defined in Section 3.  
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 upright and recumbent bicycles and ergometers.  
1.5 This specification is written to provide reasonable safety standards for the user of stationary upright and recumbent exercise bicycles and ergometers during storage, movement, entry, use and exit from the product.  
1.6 This standard does not apply to mechanisms that convert road bicycles into indoor stationary bicycles.  
1.7 This specification2 establishes additional requirements not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user independence by people with functional limitations or impairments.  
1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.9 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.10 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-Dec-2020
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.30 - Fitness Products

Relations

• Refers: ASTM F1749-15(2020) - Standard Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

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:F1250 −20 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles and
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Upper and Total 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
upright and recumbent exercise bicycles and ergometers. Through these specifications, this specifi-
cation aims to assist designers and manufacturers 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 this equipment involves the risk of injury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or is 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 as intended by the manufacturer, and using this equipment may increase the risk of injury.
1. Scope of commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user
independence by people with functional limitations or impair-
1.1 This standard establishes parameters for the design and
ments.
manufacture of stationary upright and recumbent exercise
bicycles and ergometers as defined in Section 3. 1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness products
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
for use only by an individual age 13 and older.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
fication F2276 and Test Methods F3023.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.4 This specification is intended to reduce the demon-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
strated hazards associated with the use of stationary exercise
1.10 This international standard was developed in accor-
upright and recumbent bicycles and ergometers.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.5 This specification is written to provide reasonable safety
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
standards for the user of stationary upright and recumbent
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
exercise bicycles and ergometers during storage, movement,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
entry, use and exit from the product.
1.6 Thisstandarddoesnotapplytomechanismsthatconvert
2. Referenced Documents
road bicycles into indoor stationary bicycles.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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1.7 This specification establishes additional requirements
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design
cility Safety Signage and Labels
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equip-
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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 ment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limi-
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
tations and Impairments
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2020. Published February 2021. Originally
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F1250 – 18. DOI:
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10.1520/F1250-20. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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Designation: F1250 − 18 F1250 − 20 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles and
1
Upper and Total 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 ergometers. Through these specifications, this specifi-
cation aims to assist designers and manufacturers 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 this equipment involves the risk of injury,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or is 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 as intended by the manufacturer, and using this equipment may increase the risk of injury.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard establishes parameters for the design and manufacture of stationary upright and recumbent exercise bicycles and
ergometers as defined in Section 3.
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 upright and
recumbent bicycles and ergometers.
1.5 This specification is written to provide reasonable safety standards for the user of stationary upright and recumbent exercise
bicycles and ergometers during storage, movement, entry, use and exit from the product.
1.6 This standard does not apply to mechanisms that convert road bicycles into indoor stationary bicycles.
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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, 2018Dec. 15, 2020. Published July 2018February 2021. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 20132018 as
F1250 – 13.F1250 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/F1250-18.10.1520/F1250-20.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.7 This specification establishes additional requirements not set forth in the referenced ASTM standards for the design of
commercial fitness equipment to increase access and user independence by people with functional limitations or impairments.
1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.9 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.10 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Facility Safety Signage and Labels
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
F3021 Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and
Impairments
F3023 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise
Bicycles and Upper and Total Body Ergometers
3. Terminology
3.1 The terms listed below are unique to this specification. For
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