ASTM_F_1250_-_13.pdf

Designation:F125013An American National StandardStandard Specification forStationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles andUpper Body Ergometers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1250;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThe goal of this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for stationaryupright and recumbent exercise bicycles and upper body ergometers.Through these specifications,thisspecification aims to assist designers and manufactures in reducing the possibility of injury when theseproducts are used in accordance with the operational instructions.The equipment user must recognize,however,that a standard alone will not necessarily preventinjuries.Like other physical activities,exercise involving stationary upright and recumbent exercisebicycles and upper body ergometers involves the risk of injury,particularly if the equipment is usedimproperly or not properly maintained.In addition,users with physical limitations should seekmedical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior to using this equipment.Certain physicalconditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using this equipment properly and withoutincreasing the risk of serious injury.1.Scope1.1 This standard establishes parameters for the design andmanufacture of stationary exercise bicycle equipment as de-fined in 3.2.16.1.2 It is the intent of this standard to specify fitness productsfor use only by an individual age 13 and older.1.3 This standard is to be used in conjunction with Speci-fication F2276 and Test Methods F3023.1.4 This specification is intended to reduce the demon-strated hazards associated with the use of stationary exercisebicycles.1.5 This specification is written to provide reasonable safetystandards for the user of stationary exercise bicycles duringstorage,movement,entry,use,and exit from the product.1.6 This standard does not apply to mechanisms that convertroad bikes to indoor stationary cycles.1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values in parentheses are for information only.1.8 This standard does not purport to address all the safetyconcerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety andhealth practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-cility Safety Signage and LabelsF2276 Specification for Fitness EquipmentF2571 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Fitness EquipmentF3023 Test Methods for Evaluating Design and PerformanceCharacteristics of Stationary Upright and RecumbentExercise Bicycles and Upper Body Ergometers3.Terminology3.1 The terms listed below are unique to this specification.For terms not defined below,refer to Specification F2276.3.2 Definitions:3.2.1 back support,nthe part of the user support meansthat comes in contact with the users back during operation.3.2.2 consumer exercise bicycle,nstationary exercise bi-cycle intended for use by one person or family unit in a homeenvironment.1This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 onSports Equipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products.Current edition approved June 1,2013.Published July 2013.Originally approvedin 1989.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F1250 00(2006).DOI:10.1520/F1250-13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.2.3 cycle,nmovement of a point or load from a startingposition and back to the same starting position.The cycle beingexecuted through the full range of intended motion.3.2.4 direct drive exercise bicycle,nstationary exercisebicycles wherein the flywheel is directly coupled to the pedalswithout the use of a freewheel mechanism.These exercisebicycles are often used in a“class”or group institutionalsetting.3.2.5 ergometer,n(1)a stationary exercise bicycle-likedevice where the user is positioned in an upright seatedposition and engages the crank mechanism by hand,or(2)upper body cardio vascular exercise units that may or may notbe equipped with an apparatus for measuring the work per-formed by exercising.3.2.5.1 DiscussionThe pedals are replaced by handles asshown in Fig.1.The unit may have a back support,similar toa recumbent bike,tha