ASTM F2843-10

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-Apr-2010
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.10 - Bicycles

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F2843-10a - Standard Specification for Condition 0 Bicycle Frames
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2843 – 10
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 5. Performance Requirements
1.1 This standard establishes testing requirements for the 5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with
structural performance properties of Condition 0 bicycle Test Methods F2711, the Horizontal Loading Fatigue test,
frames. Vertical Loading Fatigue test, and the Impact Strength test.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this tested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with
standard. a cyclic load of 600 N tensile and 300 N compressive.
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
2. Referenced Documents
tested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with
2.1 ASTM Standards:
a cyclic load of 600 N to 60 N in the compressive direction.
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage 5.1.3 Impact Strength Test—The frame shall be tested with
F2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
a drop height of 180 mm, and the permanent set of the frame
and fork shall be less than 40 mm.
3. Terminology
6. Rejection and Rehearing
3.1 Definitions:
3.2 bicycle frame, n—the structural member that supports 6.1 Frames that fail to meet the requirements of this
the seat with rear connection for the rear wheel, front connec-
standard shall be rejected.
tion via the head tube for the fork and lower connection for the
7. Certification
crank/pedal assembly.
3.3 frame size, n—the size of the frame as designated by 7.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
wheel diameter used. p
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