[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 16, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 16CFR1512.14]

[Page 561-562]
 
                     TITLE 16--COMMERCIAL PRACTICES
 
             CHAPTER II--CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
 
PART 1512_REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLES--Table of Contents
 
                          Subpart A_Regulations
 
Sec.  1512.14  Requirements for fork and frame assembly.

    The fork and frame assembly shall be tested for strength by 
application of a load of 890 N (200 lbf) or at least 39.5 J

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(350 in-lb) of energy, whichever results in the greater force, in 
accordance with the frame test, Sec.  1512.18(k)(2), without visible 
evidence of fracture or frame deformation that significantly limits the 
steering angle over which the wheel can be turned. Sidewalk bicycles are 
exempt from this section.