ASTM F2043-13(2018)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2043 −13 (Reapproved 2018) An American National Standard
Standard Classification for
Bicycle Usage
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2043; 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.
1. Scope drop is the maximum height above the landing surface of the
lowest spot on the tire.
1.1 This classification covers bicycle usage conditions and a
3.1.6 jump, n—event when both bicycle wheels leave the
method of identifying bicycles and components for use within
ground in which the height of a jump is the maximum height
that system.
above ground of the lowest point of the higher wheel when
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
both wheels are off the ground.
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
3.1.7 sidewalk bicycle, n—bicycle meeting the definition of
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
a sidewalk bicycle as defined in 16 CFR 1512.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.8 technical skill, n—advanced riding technique that
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
requires rapid changes in speed, direction, and balance.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 This classification provides a uniform set of usage
2. Referenced Documents
definitions within the bicycle industry. Included within this
classification is a set of graphical indicators to provide retailers
2.1 Federal Standard:
and consumers with an indication of the intended use of a
16 CFR 1512 Title 16—Commercial Practices, Chapter
particular bicycle or aftermarket components.
11—Consumer Product Safety Commission, Part 1512—
Requirements for Bicycles
5. Basis of Classification
5.1 Uses:
3. Terminology
5.1.1 Condition 0—This is a set of conditions for operation
3.1 Definitions:
of a children’s bicycle under appropriate parental supervision
3.1.1 aftermarket, n—components intended for use on a
in a manner consistent with the child’s bicycling skills.
bicyclebutnotincludedasoriginalequipmentwiththebicycle.
Bicycles intended for this use are “sidewalk bicycles.” In
3.1.2 bicycle, n—two-wheeled, single-track, articulated ve-
addition, bicycles intended for this condition are limited to
hicle with pedals and seat that is solely human powered.
riders at least three years old and weighing less than 36 kg (80
3.1.3 components, n—devices or equipment added to a lb). Bicycles intended for this use classification shall be
bicycle frame to render it a complete, functional unit (for identified in accordance with the labeling requirements of
Section 6 using the graphical symbol (icon) illustrated in Fig.
example, brakes, shifters, gears, and so forth).
1. The icon in this figure is black on a white background with
3.1.4 conditions, n—generalized description of surface en-
a black border.
vironments or speeds where a bicycle may be ridden.
5.1.2 Condition 1—This is a set of conditions for the
3.1.5 drop, n—event when only a single wheel leaves the
operation of a bicycle on a regular paved surface where the
groundatatimeforalowerelevationinwhichtheheightofthe
tires 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 the
This classification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
graphical symbol (icon) illustrated in Fig. 2. The icon in this
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
figure is green on a white background with a black border.
Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles.
5.1.3 Condition 2—This is a set of conditions for the
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2043 – 13. DOI:
operation of a bicycle that includes Condition 1 as well as
10.1520/F2043-13R18.
unpaved and gravel roads and trails with moderate grades. In
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