ASTM F2868-10

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2010
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.10 - Bicycles

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F2868-10(2015) - Standard Specification for Condition 2 Bicycle Frames
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2868 −10 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Specification for
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 4. Classification
1.1 This standard establishes testing requirements for the 4.1 Condition 2 bicycle frame.
structural performance properties of Condition 2 bicycle
5. Performance Requirements
frames.
5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with the
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
methods of Test Methods F2711, the Horizontal Loading
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Fatigue test, Vertical Loading Fatigue test, and the Impact
standard.
Strength test.
1.3 This standard is applicable to adult size suspension and
5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
non-suspension bicycle frames.
tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
cyclic load of 800 N tensile and 600 N compressive.
2. Referenced Documents
5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue Test—The frame shall be
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tested and must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles with a
F2043 Classification for Bicycle Usage
cyclic load of 1200 N to 120 N load in the compressive
F2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
direction.
5.1.3 Impact Strength Test—The frame shall be tested with
3. Terminology
a drop height of 180 mm, and the permanent set of the frame
3.1 Definitions:
and fork shall be less than 40 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.
7. Certification
This test method is und
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