ASTM F2274-11R24
Standard Specification for Condition 3 Bicycle Forks
| Standard number: | ASTM F2274-11R24 |
| Released: | 01.12.2024 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Section: | 15.07 |
| Keywords: | bicycle forks; condition 3; fatigue; impact; load test; qualifying designs; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM F2274 |
| Supersedes: | F2274-11R16 |
This specification establishes the performance requirements and associated test methods for qualifying designs of suspension and nonsuspension production forks employed on bicycles that are intended for use in Condition 3 topography. This kind of condition pertains to rough trails, rough unpaved roads, and rough technical areas and unimproved trails, wherein contact with the irregular terrain and momentary loss of tire contact with the ground may occur during usage. The forks shall go through compression load, bending load, impact resistance, and fatigue tests. Models that fail to meet the specified test requirements shall be rejected.
1.1 This specification establishes testing requirements for qualifying designs using production forks intended for use in Condition 3 per Classification F2043.
1.2 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.