ASTM F1250-00(2006)
(Specification)Standard Safety Specification for Stationary Exercise Bicycles
Standard Safety Specification for Stationary Exercise Bicycles
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 safety specification covers the safety design features of stationary exercise bicycles. The device shall be assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for safe use.
1.2 This standard is limited to exercise bicycles of:
1.2.1 Class ANon-free-wheeling exercise bicycles with a directly driven flywheel.
1.2.2 Class BFree-wheeling exercise bicycles.
1.2.3 Class CErgometer bicycles, or, those bicycles used to precisely measure work.
1.2.4 Class DUnits designed to convert road bicycles to stationary exercise bicycles.
1.3 This specification is intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the use of stationary exercise bicycles.
1.4 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.
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 −00(Reapproved 2006) An American National Standard
Standard Safety Specification for
Stationary Exercise Bicycles
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.
1. Scope 3.1.1 consumer exercise bicycle, n—stationary exercise bi-
cycle intended for use by one person or family unit in a home
1.1 This safety specification covers the safety design fea-
environment.
tures of stationary exercise bicycles. The device shall be
assembled in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
3.1.2 flywheel, n—a heavy wheel for opposing and
for safe use. moderating, by its inertia, fluctuations of speed in the exercise
bicycle on which it revolves.
1.2 This standard is limited to exercise bicycles of:
1.2.1 Class A—Non-free-wheeling exercise bicycles with a 3.1.3 freewheel, n—a device that allows the driver bicycle
directly driven flywheel.
wheel to run on, free from the drive sprocket when motion of
1.2.2 Class B—Free-wheeling exercise bicycles. the pedals is stopped.
1.2.3 Class C—Ergometer bicycles, or, those bicycles used
3.1.4 institutional exercise bicycle, n— stationary exercise
to precisely measure work.
bicycle intended for use by numerous persons in a commercial
1.2.4 Class D—Units designed to convert road bicycles to
or institutional, as opposed to a home, environment.
stationary exercise bicycles.
3.1.5 stationary exercise bicycle, n—a “bicycle-like” fixed
1.3 This specification is intended to reduce the demon-
device, on which performance is achieved by means of a
strated hazards associated with the use of stationary exercise
pedaling motion applied by the user. Depending on the class,
bicycles.
the pedaling motion can be braked, whereby the load is
1.4 This specification is written to provide reasonable safety modified.
standards for the user of stationary exercise bicycles during
storage, movement, entry, use, and exit from the product. 4. General Requirements
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all the safety
4.1 Stability:
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
4.1.1 The bicycle shall be stable in a statically loaded
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
condition and shall not tip forward, backward or sideward.
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
4.1.2 The bicycle base of support shall not tilt when force is
limitations prior to use.
applied.
4.1.3 The bicycle structure to which the horizontal force is
2. Referenced Documents
applied shall not break or be permanently deformed.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.4 Thetestsforstabilityshallbeconductedinaccordance
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
with 7.1.
cility Safety Signage and Labels
4.2 Exterior Design:
3. Terminology 4.2.1 All edges of parts accessible to the user or to bystand-
ers shall be burr-free, rounded, or otherwise guarded.
3.1 Definitions:
4.2.2 The design of rotating and moving parts which are
accessible to the user shall avoid shear, pinch, or catch points.
4.2.3 Spokes must not be accessible.
This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on
Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of
4.2.4 Dangerous points of drive train components shall be
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.
guarded.
Current edition approved June 1, 2006. Published June 2006. Originally
4.2.5 Adjustment devices such as knobs and pins and frame
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F1250 – 00. DOI:
10.1520/F1250-00R06.
components, and so forth, (for example, handlebars) shall not
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be within the range of normal leg movements.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.2.6 The tests for the safety of exterior design shall be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. conducted in accordance with 7.2.
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5.4.1 If a vertical shaft adjustment is used, a visual perma-
nent mark of 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) above the end of the handlebar
support shall indicate the minimum insertion depth. No mark is
required if the minimum insertion depth is already provided by
the design.
5.4.2 The handlebars shall not rotate around its horizontal
axis when a moment of 45 ft-lb (61.00 N-m) is applied
(excepting when the handle is purposely in motion as part of
the exercise).
5.4.3 The handlebar stem shall not rotate around its vertical
axis when a moment of 35 ft-lb (47.00 N-m) is applied
(excepting when the handle is purposely in motion as part of
the exercise).
5.4.4 The test for handlebars shall be conducted in accor-
dance with 7.6.
5.5 Pedals:
5.5.1 Pedals shall have right hand/left hand symmetry. A
nonslip tread surface shall be present on the surface presented
to the rider’s foot. A minimum clearance of 1.5-in. (3.81-cm)
shall be provided below the pedals when they are in a
horizontal position at the lowest level. The pedals shall not
permanently deform under use.
5.5.2 Thetestofthepedalsshallbeconductedinaccordance
with 7.7.
6. Documentation
6.1 Owner’s/User’s Manual—An owner’s/user’s manual
shall be provided with the exercise bicycle. Paragraphs 6.2-6.8
set forth the sections to be covered in this manual. The first
FIG. 1Illustration of Bicycle Terms
topic of the manual shall be a comprehensive listing of the
safety precautions applicable to the exercise bicycle. This
5. Performance Requirements
listing shall alert the reader to the following:
6.1.1 Read all warnings posted on the exercise bicycle.
5.1 Overheating:
6.1.2 Read the owner’s/user’s manual and follow it care-
5.1.1 No accessible metallic part shall have a temperature of
fully before using the exercise bicycle.
more than 140°F (60°C). No accessible nonmetallic part shall
6.1.3 Keep children away from the exercise bicycle.
have a temperature greater than 185°F (85°C).
6.1.4 Set up and operate the exercise bicycle on a solid level
5.1.2 The test for overheating shall be conducted in accor-
surface.
dance with 7.3.
6.1.5 Inspect the exercise bicycle for worn or loose compo-
5.2 Frame and Seat Post Retention Assembly—The test for
nents prior to use. Tighten/replace any loose or worn compo-
frame and seat post clamp assembly shall be conducted in
nents prior to using.
accordance with 7.4.
6.1.6 Consult a physician prior to commencing an exercise
5.3 Seat Post and Seat: program. If, at any time during exercise, you feel faint, dizzy,
5.3.1 The seat shall be adjustable as prescribed by the or experience pain, stop and consult your physician.
manufacturer’s specifications. 6.1.7 Donotwearlooseordanglingclothingwhileusingthe
5.3.1.1 The seat post shall have a permanent visual mark exercise bicycle.
indicating a maximum extension. At maximum extension, no 6.1.8 Care should be taken in mounting or dismounting the
lessthan2.0in.(5.1cm)oftheseatpostshallbeengagedinthe exercise bicycle.
support structure. No mark is required if the minimum inser- 6.1.9 Consumer exercise bicycles shall contain notification
tion depth is already provided by the design. The seat shall be that the exercise bicycle is for consumer use only.
mounted onto the post with a steel seat pan, shouldered seat
6.2 Assembly Instructions—If the exercise bicycle requires
post, capped seat bracket, or any other device that protects the
assembly, a manual shall be supplied detailing the assembly
user from impalement in case of failure of the seat or seat post.
procedures for the bicycle.
5.3.2 When properly adjusted according to the manufactur-
6.2.1 Exercise bicycles requiring assembly shall include a
er’s specifications, the seat shall not tilt.
listing of the tools required for assembly, even if the tools are
5.3.3 The test for seats shall be conducted in accordance
provided by the manufacturer.
with 7.5.
6.2.2 Exercise bicycles shall include the parts listing for the
5.4 Handlebars: given model, including specific part references.
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FIG. 2Illustration of Bicycle Terms
6.2.3 The area required for safe access and operation of the be replaced immediately or the exercise bicycle removed from
exercise bicycles shall be defined in these instructions. service until the repair is made. Only manufacturer-supplied
6.2.4 Information relating to the proper adjustment of the components shall be used to maintain/repair the equipment.
seatandhandlebarsincludingtheirminimuminsertiondepthof The maintenance instructions shall call the reader’s attention to
the adjustment posts shall be provided. these facts.
6.2.5 Information relating to the procedure for leveling the
6.5 Installation Instructions—Instructions shall be provided
exercise bicycle shall be provided.
with exercise bicycles that indicates the minimum clearance
6.2.6 Functional and visual inspection of the equipment
required around each bicycle for safe access to and passage
shall be made after assembly is complete.
around the bicycle. These instructions shall provide specifica-
6.2.7 Review of all warnings affixed to the machine shall be
tions detailing the dimensions of the exercise bicycle at rest
provided.
and during operation (if different). Procedures for proper
6.3 Operational Instructions—The function of the exercise
storageandmovementoftheexercisebicycleshallbeprovided
bicycle shall be explained in operation instructions. Where
in these instructions.
possible, the use of graphics shall be provided to assist in
6.6 User Weight Restrictions—Maximum user weight limits
proper depiction of the use of the equipment. The operation
fortheexercisebicycleshallbeaffixedtothebicyclewherethe
instructions shall include instructions on how to vary the load
user can easily read them.
or resistance.
6.7 Warnings/Warning Labels—Adequate warnings alerting
6.4 Maintenance Instructions—Care and necessary mainte-
users, third parties, and service personnel to hazards associated
nance advice shall be provided. This shall include a review of
with exercise bicycles shall be provided. Warning labels shall
all applicable warning notices and how replacement warning
be designed in accordance with Specification F1749. Warning
labels can be obtained. Special attention shall be drawn to
labels shall include those spe
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