1、Designation: F2614 09 (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, th
2、e 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 usa
3、ge 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 forth
4、e 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
5、 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 Req
6、uirements5.1 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 F
7、atigue 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 m
8、m.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 speci
9、ficationand 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 SportsEq
10、uipment, 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 standa
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