ASTM_F_2614_-_09_2014.pdf

Designation:F261409(Reapproved 2014)An American National StandardStandard Specification forCondition 3 Bicycle Frames1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2614;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.INTRODUCTIONThis specification defines a set of requirements for Condition 3 bicycle frames.Condition 3 is avehicle usage classification defined in Classification F2043 indicating the type of riding and surfacecondition intended by design.Included are specifications for establishing loads and other criteria to beused with the matching test method.1.Scope1.1 This specification establishes testing requirements forthe structural performance properties of Condition 3 bicycleframes.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F2043 Classification for Bicycle UsageF2711 Test Methods for Bicycle Frames3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 bicycle frame,nstructural member that supports theseat with rear connection for the rear wheel,front connectionvia the head tube for the fork and lower connection for thecrank/pedal assembly.4.Classification4.1 Condition 3 Bicycle Frame5.Performance Requirements5.1 The bicycle frame shall be tested in accordance with thefollowing tests from Test Methods F2711:5.1.1 Horizontal Loading Fatigue TestThe frame shall betested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles witha cyclic load of 1200 N tensile and 600 N compressive.5.1.2 Vertical Loading Fatigue TestThe frame shall betested and each must complete a minimum 50 000 cycles witha cyclic load of 1200 N to 120 N load in the compressivedirection.5.1.3 Impact Strength TestThe frame shall be tested witha drop height of 360 mm,and the permanent set of the frameand fork shall be less than 40 mm.6.Rejection and Rehearing6.1 Frames that fail to meet the requirements of thisstandard shall be rejected.7.Certification7.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract,thepurchaser shall be furnished certification that specimens havebeen either tested or inspected as directed in this specificationand the requirements have been met.When specified in thepurchase order or contract,a report of the test results shall befurnished.8.Keywords8.1 bicycles;bicycle frames;Condition 3 bicycle frames;mountain bike1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles.Current edition approved April 1,2014.Published May 2014.Originallyapproved in 2009.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2614 09.DOI:10.1520/F2614-09R14.2For 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 ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee,which you may attend.If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards,at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.Individual reprints(single or multiple copies)of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585(phone),610-832-9555(fax),or serviceastm.org(e-mail);or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the ASTM website(www.astm.org/COPYRIGHT/).F2614 09(2014)2