ASTM F3023-13

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Designation: F3023 − 13
Standard Test Methods for
Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of
Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles and
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Upper Body Ergometers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3023; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
The goal of these test methods is to provide reliable and repeatable methods for the evaluation of
stationary exercise bicycles and upper body ergometers.
The equipment user must recognize, however, that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent
injuries. Like other physical activities, exercise involving stationary upright and recumbent exercise
bicycles and upper body ergometers involves the risk of injury, particularly if the equipment is used
improperly or not properly maintained. In addition, users with physical limitations should seek
medical advice and instruction from the fitness facility prior to using this equipment. Certain physical
conditions or limitations may preclude some persons from using this equipment properly and without
increasing the risk of serious injury.
1. Scope 1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
1.1 These test methods specify procedures and equipment
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
used for testing and evaluating stationary exercise bicycles and
tion only and are not considered standard.
crank training equipment (machines) for compliance to Speci-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
fication F1250. Both design and operational parameters will be
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
evaluated. Where possible and applicable, accepted test meth-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ods from other recognized bodies will be used and referenced.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
In case of a conflict between this document and Specification
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
F1250, Specification F1250 takes precedence.
1.2 Requirements—Stationary exercise bicycles and crank
2. Referenced Documents
training equipment are to be tested for the parameters specified
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
in Specification F2276 and Test Methods F2571 and the
F1250 Specification for Stationary Upright and Recumbent
following parameters unique to this equipment:
Exercise Bicycles and Upper Body Ergometers
1.2.1 Seat post construction and loading
F1749 Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness Fa-
1.2.2 Handlebar construction and loading
cility Safety Signage and Labels
1.2.3 Pedal construction and loading
F2276 Specification for Fitness Equipment
1.2.4 Crank Arm and Enclosure Entrapment
F2571 TestMethodsforEvaluatingDesignandPerformance
1.2.5 Seat back support loading
Characteristics of Fitness Equipment
1.2.6 Stability
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2.2 European Standards:
1.2.7 Direct Drive Exercise Bicycle Pedal Endurance
EN 957-1 Stationary Training Equipment — Part 1: General
1.2.8 Warnings
Safety Requirements and Test Methods
1.2.9 Documentation
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Subcommittee F08.30 on Fitness Products. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved June 1, 2013. Published July 2013. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Avenue
F3023-13. Marnix 17, B-1000, Brussels, Belgium, http://www.cen.eu.
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3. Terminology (4) Pass/Fail Criteria—If the above criteria are not met the
sample shall fail the test.
3.1 Definitions: For definitions applicable to this standard
(5) Precision and Bias—No information is presented about
see Specification F1250.
either the precision or bias of this test since the test result is
4. Significance and Use
non-quantitative.
(a) Precision—The precision of this test method has not
4.1 The purpose of these test methods is to provide reliable
been determined.
and repeatable test methods for the evaluation of stationary
exercise bicycles and crank training equipment assembled and (b) Bias—The bias of this test method
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