1、Designation: F1250 13 An 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
2、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
3、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 e
4、quipment 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 usedimproper
5、ly 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
6、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 i
7、s 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 stationar
8、y 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
9、 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.
10、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 PerformanceChar
11、acteristics 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 co
12、mes 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 F
13、acilities 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
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15、tates13.2.3 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 pedalswi
16、thout 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
17、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, that supports the users back.3.2.6 fly
18、wheel, na heavy wheel for opposing andmoderating, by its inertia, fluctuations of speed in the exercisebicycle on which it is mounted.3.2.7 freewheel, na mechanism that is designed to disen-gage the flywheel from the pedal mechanism in one direction.3.2.8 handlebar, nthe means that are provided to a
19、 user toenhance balance and stability by partially or substantiallysupporting the users weight with the users arms.3.2.9 handlebar stem, nconnection between the handlebarand frame provided to adjust the height of the handlebar.3.2.10 institutional exercise bicycle, nstationary exercisebicycle intend
20、ed for use by numerous persons in a commercialor institutional, as opposed to a consumer or residential,environment.3.2.11 pedal, na device designed to support the foot whilethe user is performing the exercise as intended by themanufacturer, or while the user mounts or dismounts theequipment.3.2.12
21、recumbent exercise bicycle, na stationary exercisebicycle where the user is positioned in a seated position withtheir back supported against a back support.3.2.13 seat post tube, nmember or component used toadjust the height of the seat.3.2.14 seat sleeve tube, nthe part of the frame where theseat p
22、ost is inserted.3.2.15 seat support, nthe part of the seat post where theseat pad is secured or mounted.3.2.16 stationary exercise bicycle, nstationary trainingequipment that positions a users upper or lower body in anupright or recumbent position to turn a directly coupled orconnected flywheel or f
23、reewheel crank mechanism with theusers feet.4. Equipment Types4.1 This specification covers the design and manufacture ofstationary exercise bicycles as defined in 3.2.16 and illustratedin Figs. 2-4, as well as the design and manufacture of upperbody ergometers as defined by 3.2.5 and illustrated in
24、 Fig. 1.5. Design and Construction Requirements5.1 Seat and Seat Post:5.1.1 Insertion DepthThe seat post tube shall have apermanent line indicating the minimum insertion depth of atleast 1.5 times the largest cross section dimension (forexample, diameter or longest dimension of the inserted seattube
25、) into the seat sleeve tube. A mark is not required if theminimum insertion depth is provided by the design.FIG. 1 Upper Body Ergometer FIG. 2 Recumbent BikeF1250 1325.1.2 The seat shall be adjustable as prescribed by themanufacturers specifications. The seat post tube shall beretained by a clamp, p
26、in, or similar means.5.1.3 The seat shall be mounted onto the seat post tube witha seat support. A seat support structure shall be provided thatprotects the user from impalement in case of failure of the seator seat post.5.1.4 When properly adjusted for use according to themanufacturers specificatio
27、ns, and tested in accordance withthe test method, the seat shall not pivot in an upward,downward or side to side direction on its seat post tubeconnection means through an angle greater than 2o when a loadof 680 N 6 2 % (152 lb 6 2 %) is applied.5.1.5 The seat and seat post shall meet the loading re
28、quire-ments of Specification F2276.5.2 Seat Back SupportThe seat back support shall with-stand a load applied to it in accordance with the test methodand as defined below, without breakage. For consumer exercisebicycles this load shall be 1.0 times the maximum user weight(as defined by the manufactu
29、rer) or 136 kg (300 lb) whicheveris greater. For institutional exercise bicycles, a load of 1.5times the maximum user weight (as defined by the manufac-turer) or 150 kg (330 lb) whichever is greater.5.3 Handlebars:5.3.1 Insertion DepthIf a vertical shaft adjustment is used,the adjustment tube shall
30、have a permanent line indicating theminimum insertion depth of at least 63.5 mm (2.50 in.).Amarkis not required if the minimum insertion depth is provided bythe design.5.3.2 The handlebars shall not rotate around its horizontalaxis when a moment of 61.00 N-m (45 ft-lb) is applied.5.3.3 The handlebar
31、 stem shall not rotate around its verticalaxis when a moment of 47.00 N-m (35 ft-lb) is applied.5.3.4 Handlebars shall meet the loading requirements ofSpecification F2276.5.3.5 Recumbent Seat Support HandlebarsConsumer re-cumbent exercise bicycles handlebars shall endure a verticalload of 2.5 times
32、the maximum user weight specified by themanufacturer or 250 kg (114 lb) (whichever is greater withoutbreakage). For institutional recumbent exercise bicycles theloading shall be 400 kg (182 lb) or 4 times the maximum userweight (whichever is greater) without breakage. This load shallbe applied to bo
33、th handlebars or one half of the stated loadshall be applied to one handlebar.5.4 Pedals:5.4.1 Pedals shall have right hand/left hand symmetry.5.4.2 A slip-resistant surface shall be present on the surfacepresented to the riders foot.5.4.3 A minimum clearance of 60 mm (2.4 in.) shall beprovided belo
34、w the pedals when they are in a horizontalposition at the lowest level.5.4.4 Pedals shall meet the loading requirements of F2276.The load shall be applied vertically at the midpoint of thepedal.5.4.5 Pedals used on direct drive exercise bicycles shall passan endurance load test of 900 N (202 lb) app
35、lied cyclically toa fixed pedal for 1 000 000 cycles. The load shall be applied tothe pedal vertically at the midpoint of the pedal following theguidelines of Test Methods F2571.5.5 Drive TrainDrive train elements shall be guarded inaccordance with in Specification F2276.6. Documentation6.1 Document
36、ation provided with stationary exercise bi-cycles shall meet the guidelines established in SpecificationF2276 and shall also include the following:6.1.1 Owners/Users ManualAn owners/users manualshall be provided with the exercise bicycle.FIG. 3 Upright BikeFIG. 4 Direct Drive Exercise BicycleF1250 1
37、336.1.2 Assembly InstructionsIf the stationary exercise bi-cycle requires assembly, a manual shall be supplied detailingthe assembly procedure for the bicycle.6.1.2.1 Information relating to the proper adjustment of theseat and handlebars including their minimum insertion depth ofthe adjustment post
38、s shall be provided.6.1.2.2 Information relating to the procedure for leveling thestationary exercise bicycle shall be provided.6.1.3 Operational InstructionsIn addition to the require-ments of Specification F2276, the following topics shall beincluded.6.1.3.1 The function of any immobilization meth
39、ods.6.1.3.2 Function of any emergency stop methods.6.1.3.3 Operation of all controls on the control panel.6.1.3.4 Instructions for safe mounting and dismounting ofthe equipment.6.1.4 Maintenance InstructionsCare and necessary main-tenance advice shall be provided. This shall include a review ofall a
40、pplicable warning notices and how replacement warninglabels can be obtained. Special attention shall be drawn tocomponents most susceptible to wear.6.1.4.1 Only manufacturer-supplied components shall beused to maintain/repair the equipment.6.1.5 Installation InstructionsInstallation instructions for
41、stationary exercise bicycles shall be provided and shall includeas a minimum the following:6.1.5.1 The requirement that a complete visual inspection,and test of the features and functions of the assembled exercisebicycle be made prior to use.6.1.5.2 Installation of power supply (if applicable) shall
42、comply with local building codes.6.1.5.3 Procedures for proper storage, movement, andplacement of the exercise bicycle.6.1.5.4 The exercise bicycle shall be set up and operated ona solid level surface.6.1.5.5 The recommended minimum clearance requiredaround each exercise bicycle for access to, passa
43、ge around, andemergency dismount. The minimum dimensions are: 0.5 m(19.7 in.) on at least one side, and 0.5 m (19.7 in.) either behindor in front of the exercise bicycle.(1) The dimensions stated in the installation instructionsare the recommended minimum dimensions as set forth by themanufacturer.
44、The actual area for access and passage shall bethe responsibility of the facility and should take into accountthis training envelope, Americans with Disabilities Act Acces-sibility Guidelines (ADAAG) requirements and any requiredlocal codes or regulations (www.access-board.gov/ada).7. Marking7.1 Sta
45、tionary exercise bicycles shall have manufactureridentification affixed to the product in accordance with Speci-fication F2276.8. Warnings8.1 Stationary exercise bicycles shall be accompanied byappropriate warnings as set forth in Specifications F2276 andF1749. The warnings shall also include:8.1.1
46、General Warning Label8.1.1.1 Set up and operate the stationary exercise bicycle ona solid level surface.8.1.1.2 Care should be taken in mounting and dismountingthe stationary exercise bicycle. Before mounting or dismount-ing move the pedal on the mounting or dismounting side to itslowest position an
47、d bring the machine to a complete stop.8.1.1.3 Recommendations to keep the top surface of thepedal clean and dry.8.1.1.4 Consumer exercise bicycles shall contain notifica-tion that the stationary exercise bicycle is for consumer useonly.8.1.1.5 Direct drive exercise bicycles shall be affixed withan
48、additional label in a prominent location addressing thefollowing:(1) Spinning pedals can cause injury.(2) This exercise bicycle does not have a freewheel andpedal speed must be reduced in a controlled manner.(3) The stationary exercise bicycle should only be usedafter a thorough review of the operat
49、ion manual (consumerstationary exercise bicycles) or under the direct supervision ofa trained instructor (institutional stationary exercise bicycles).8.1.2 Site Specific LabelsSite specific labels alertingusers, third parties, and service personnel to the hazardsspecified in Specifications F1749 and F2276 and those that areunique to stationary exercise bicycles shall be provided.8.1.2.1 Disconnect all power before servicing the equipment(if applicable).8.1.3 Owners Manual WarningsAs specified in Specifi-cation F2276 additional warnings sh
