1、Designation: F2043 13 An American National StandardStandard Classification forBicycle Usage1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2043; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A num
2、ber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This classification covers bicycle usage conditions and amethod of identifying bicycles and components for use withinthat system.1.2 The v
3、alues stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values in parentheses are for information only.2. Referenced Documents2.1 Federal Standard:216 CFR 1512 Title 16Commercial Practices, Chapter11Consumer Product Safety Commission, Part 1512Requirements for Bicycles3. Terminology3.1 Defin
4、itions:3.1.1 aftermarket, ncomponents intended for use on abicycle but not included as original equipment with the bicycle.3.1.2 bicycle, ntwo-wheeled, single-track, articulated ve-hicle with pedals and seat that is solely human powered.3.1.3 components, ndevices or equipment added to abicycle frame
5、 to render it a complete, functional unit (forexample, brakes, shifters, gears, and so forth).3.1.4 conditions, ngeneralized description of surface en-vironments or speeds where a bicycle may be ridden.3.1.5 drop, nevent when only a single wheel leaves theground at a time for a lower elevation in wh
6、ich the height of thedrop is the maximum height above the landing surface of thelowest spot on the tire.3.1.6 jump, nevent when both bicycle wheels leave theground in which the height of a jump is the maximum heightabove ground of the lowest point of the higher wheel whenboth wheels are off the grou
7、nd.3.1.7 sidewalk bicycle, nbicycle meeting the definition ofa sidewalk bicycle as defined in 16 CFR 1512.3.1.8 technical skill, nadvanced riding technique thatrequires rapid changes in speed, direction, and balance.4. Significance and Use4.1 This classification provides a uniform set of usagedefini
8、tions within the bicycle industry. Included within thisclassification is a set of graphical indicators to provide retailersand consumers with an indication of the intended use of aparticular bicycle or aftermarket components.5. Basis of Classification5.1 Uses:5.1.1 Condition 0This is a set of condit
9、ions for operationof a childrens bicycle under appropriate parental supervisionin a manner consistent with the childs bicycling skills.Bicycles intended for this use are “sidewalk bicycles.” Inaddition, bicycles intended for this condition are limited toriders at least three years old and weighing l
10、ess than 36 kg (80lb). Bicycles intended for this use classification shall beidentified in accordance with the labeling requirements ofSection 6 using the graphical symbol (icon) illustrated in Fig.1. The icon in this figure is black on a white background witha black border.5.1.2 Condition 1This is
11、a set of conditions for theoperation of a bicycle on a regular paved surface where thetires are intended to maintain ground contact. Bicycles in-tended for this use classification shall be identified in accor-dance with the labeling requirements of Section 6 using thegraphical symbol (icon) illustra
12、ted in Fig. 2. The icon in thisfigure is green on a white background with a black border.5.1.3 Condition 2This is a set of conditions for theoperation of a bicycle that includes Condition 1 as well asunpaved and gravel roads and trails with moderate grades. Inthis set of conditions, contact with irr
13、egular terrain and loss oftire contact with the ground may occur. Drops are intended tobe limited to 15 cm (6 in.) or less. Bicycles intended for thisuse classification shall be identified in accordance with thelabeling requirements of Section 6 using the graphical symbol(icon) illustrated in Fig. 3
14、. The icon in this figure is green on awhite background with a black border.5.1.4 Condition 3This is a set of conditions for operationof a bicycle that includes Condition 1 and Condition 2 as well1This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment, Playing Surface
15、s, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2043 09. DOI:10.1520/F2043-13.2Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Sup
16、erintendent of Documents,732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1as rough trails, rough unpaved roads, and rough terrain andunimproved trai
17、ls that require technical skills. Jumps and dropsare intended to be less than 61 cm (24 in.). Bicycles intendedfor this use classification shall be identified in accordance withthe labeling requirements of Section 6 using the graphicalsymbol (icon) illustrated in Fig. 4. The icon in this figure isbl
18、ue on a white background with a black border.5.1.5 Condition 4This is a set of conditions for operationof a bicycle that includes Conditions 1, 2, and 3, or downhillgrades on rough trails at speeds less than 40 km/h (25 mph), orboth. Jumps are intended to be less than 122 cm (48 in.).Bicycles intend
19、ed for this use classification shall be identifiedin accordance with the labeling requirements of Section 6 usingthe graphical symbol (icon) illustrated in Fig. 5. The icon inthis figure is black on a white background with a black border.5.1.6 Condition 5This is a set of conditions for operationof a
20、 bicycle that includes Conditions 1, 2, 3, and 4; extremejumping; or downhill grades on rough trails at speeds in excessof 40 km/h (25 mph); or a combination thereof. Bicyclesintended for this use classification shall be identified inaccordance with the labeling requirements of Section 6 usingthe gr
21、aphical symbol (icon) illustrated in Fig. 6. The icon inthis figure is black on a white background with a black border.6. Labeling6.1 Bicycle frames shall bear a permanent representation ofthe graphical indicator (icon) depicting the appropriate usecondition in a conspicuous location. That marking s
22、hall be atleast 30 mm (1.2 in.) square in size. The icons depicted in Fig.1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, and Fig. 5 are shown with the optionalFIG. 1 Condition 0 IconFIG. 2 Condition 1 IconFIG. 3 Condition 2 IconFIG. 4 Condition 3 IconF2043 132numerical indicator of the particular use classification. Th
23、osenumbers are considered optional and may be omitted from thebicycle label, owners manual, instructions, packaging, orcomponents, or a combination thereof.6.2 The manual or instructions included with the bicycleshall contain a summary of the descriptions in Section 5 andthe associated graphical ind
24、icators (icons) as shown in Fig. 1,Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, and Fig. 5 for all use conditions definedin this classification. The manual or instructions will beconsidered in compliance with this classification even whennot printed in color. The manual shall also explain that ridingin higher-numbered c
25、onditions increases the forces on thebicycle and the risk of injury to the rider.6.3 Bicycles sold in a carton shall have printed on the cartonor a label affixed to the carton the graphical indicator of theintended use as well as the description of that use.7. Keywords7.1 bicycle; classification; us
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