ASTM F2918-11(2023)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Weighing a Bicycle
Standard Test Method for Weighing a Bicycle
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The minimum and as-sold weight of a bicycle are properties used by consumers to evaluate bicycles. The weight may also be used for specifications, manufacturing standards, and quality control.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers requirements for weighing and marketing bicycles, including all adult, and childrens bicycles.
1.2 This standard may contain test methods that do not entirely simulate real life situations. The test methods are designed to give reproducible results in a laboratory and, thereby, a means for product comparison.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
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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: F2918 − 11 (Reapproved 2023) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Weighing a Bicycle
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2918; 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 minus any packaging materials and aftermarket accessories.
Examples of potential original equipment includes: kickstand,
1.1 This test method covers requirements for weighing and
reflectors, chain guards, racks, fenders, pedals, water bottles
marketing bicycles, including all adult, and childrens bicycles.
and cages, etc.
1.2 This standard may contain test methods that do not
3.1.3 bicycle, n—two-wheeled, single-track, articulated ve-
entirely simulate real life situations. The test methods are
hicle that is solely human powered.
designed to give reproducible results in a laboratory and,
thereby, a means for product comparison. 3.1.4 bicycle frame, n—the structural member that supports
the seat with rear connection for the rear wheel, front connec-
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
tion via the head tube for the fork and lower connection for the
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
crank/pedal assembly.
standard.
3.1.5 minimum bicycle weight, n—the combined weight of
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the frame and components necessary to ride the bicycle, and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
change gears (if bicycle is multi-speed), minus the pedals.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Handlebars, stem, brakes, seat, seatpost, and any handlebar
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
coverings are to be included.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.6 size, n—the marketed representation of the bicycle
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
frame dimensions that may or may not be determinable from
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
measurement. Examples of sizes are: small, medium, large, 19
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
inch, 21 inch, 56 cm, 58 cm.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Representative samples of bicycles are weighed on a
2. Referenced Documents
calibrated scale, using two methods.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Test-
5. Significance and Use
ing Machines
5.1 The minimum and as-sold weight of a bicycle are
3. Terminology
properties used by consumers to evaluate bicycles. The weight
may also be used for specifications, manufacturing standards,
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
and quality control.
3.1.1 aftermarket, n—components intended to be fitted to a
bicycle but not included as original equipment with the bicycle.
6. Apparatus
3.1.2 as-sold bicycle weight, n—the weight of the complete
bicycle with all original equipment as sold to the customer
6.1 Calibrated Scale, within the weight range of the bicycle.
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
7.1 Test specimens shall be new and in unused condition,
Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles.
selected randomly from a production lot of a given model of
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally
bicycle. The bicycle shall conform in all respects to the
approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2918 – 11 (2015).
DOI: 10.1520/F2918-11R23.
manufacturer’s specifications for the model to be tested with all
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