From city and hybrid bicycles to carrier cycles for industrial sites and cargo bikes for commercial use to mountain bikes, road bikes and cyclo-cross racers used in sports and competition.
Modern bicycles look back on 200 years of history and development as well as forward to becoming more and more important as personal means of transport in urban environments.
Widely used materials include: aluminium, steel, CFRP and titanium but also special materials in this field like wood, to give but one example.
In a rapidly growing market with short-lived designs or constantly changing models, quality assurance should be a key element in developing and advancing new products. Since August 2015 and thanks to ISO 4210, there are internationally accepted and standardised minimum requirements for bicycles and their components including sub-divisions for city and trekking, young adult, mountain and racing bicycles.
In addition, national legal requirements apply as to the use of bicycles on public roads (cycle paths, marking, etc.).
Our tests are carried out in accordance with the latest ISO 4210 standard or the enhanced requirements of our in-house test procedure velotech Q.

Mechanical Components
Bicycle components that may also be used on Pedelecs (frame-fork assembly, cranks, wheels, handlebar-stem assembly, brakes, etc.)
Testing in accordance with ISO 4210 and velotech Q.

Other Components
E.g. points of contact with plastic components (PAHs, etc.), paint, material, screw joints.

A Pedelec (Pedal electric cycle), also known as Electrically Power Assisted Cycle (EPAC), is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor that will assist riders exclusively if they pedal at the same time. The term thus clearly draws a distinction between Pedelec and e-bike, the latter's motor providing assistance on demand regardless of whether the rider is pedalling or not. Pedelecs with a maximum continuous rated power of up to 250 W and a maximum assisted speed of 25 km/h are classified as conventional bicycles (use of cycle tracks, no license plate required, etc.) by German regulations.
Pedelecs have been increasingly successful on the German market over the last decade. By now, there are numerous types of electric motors and vehicles available. While initially the focus was on city and hybrid bikes, the market for bicycles for use in sporting activities as well as for cargo bikes (transport of passengers or goods) is growing rapidly. Pedelecs are convenient and comfortable means of transport. By substituting cars, and thus cutting down on emissions, they can contribute to sustainably enhance our quality of life.
A healthy level of product quality will be key to successfully participate in this thriving market in the long run, and numerous factors need to be considered: The electric drive system must keep pace with its competitors, the same applies to operating range, stability, assist performance and start-up behaviour on hills.   
Yet the mechanical design of Pedelecs will also become a challenge not to be underestimated. Increased unladen weight and average speed, in comparison to an unmotorised bicycle, result in significantly increased loads for the vehicle that need to be taken into account when developing and designing a Pedelec that will withstand such stresses and strains in the long run.
Testing in accordance with the latest EN 15194.

Mechanical Components
Bicycle components that may also be used on Pedelecs (frame-fork assembly, cranks, wheels, handlebar-stem assembly, brakes, etc.)
Testing in accordance with the latest DIN EN 15194 and Machinery Directive.

Electrical Components
Testing the electric drive unit (e.g., motor, controls, display, battery) on our eRig; relevant EMC testing.
Testing in accordance with EMC Directive and Low-Voltage Directive.

Other Components
E.g. points of contact with plastic components (PAHs, etc.), paint, material, screw joints.

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Thanks to constant development since the end of the 19th century, cargo bikes have evolved into modern means of transport for all. Over the last years, they have become more and more prominent especially in urban environments and have established a profitable market presence with a diversity of stakeholders. In the wake of the electrification of normal bicycles, it became only a matter of time before cargo bikes would also be equipped with electric motors.
Cargo bikes are nowadays available as single track or multi track vehicles. With regard to permissible maximum weight and the quality of frame materials and components in general, there are still big variations. Depending on their intended use, cargo bikes are offered as pedal-only bicycles, or conventional Pedelecs (250 W electric motor, assistance up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph)), or Speed-Pedelecs (500 W, assistance up to 45 km/h (28 mph)). S-Pedelecs are legally no longer considered 'bicycles' but motor vehicles.

Mechanical Components

Testing in accordance with the ISO 4210, velotech Q and the latest EN 15194

Electrical Components
Testing in accordance with EMC Directive, Machinery Directive, and Low-Voltage Directive.

Other Components
E.g. points of contact with plastic components (PAHs, etc.), paint, German Road Traffic Licensing Regulation (StVZO).

Today, most cities or communities provide bicycle parking systems. They are most common in urban environment – in front of shops or apartment buildings, at the train station or near sights, on private property as well as on industrial sites (e.g., for company bicycles). The variety is huge, starting with well-known simple bicycle racks and stands to multistorey systems with mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic lifting aids to bicycle storage facilities with storage and security systems.
As bicycles and Pedelecs become ever more valuable, protection against theft is of increasing importance but also parking facilities that won't damage the vehicle.

Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic or Hydraulic Components
Testing in accordance with German DIN 79008-1:2015-09 (Stationary Bicycle Parking Systems – Part 1)

Other Components
E.g. points of contact with plastic components (PAHs, etc.), paint, material, screw joints.

Wheeled child conveyances, like prams or pushchairs, are designed for the carriage of one or more babies or young children up to 15 kg each, and additional 20 kg on any integrated platform on which a child can stand.
At velotech.de all prams and pushchairs will be tested in accordance with EN 1888, i.e., requirements concerning chassis, harness system, parking brake, folding system, and any other safety-related components.

Mechanical Components
Testing in accordance with EN 1888*

Other Components

• Chemical hazards*
• Thermal hazards*

Testing in accordance with DIN EN 1888:2012-06*, EN 71*, EN 1103*

* These tests will be carried out together with our partner laboratories.

Any product intended for use in play by children of less than 14 years. This refers to balance bikes, toy scooters, rocking horses, and skateboards amongst others. Tests are designed to reduce hazards that are not immediately apparent to users, such as pinching or crushing points for example.

Mechanical Components of

• Toy bicycles
• Toy scooters

Testing in accordance with DIN EN 71-1:2015-02

Other Components

• Points of contact – toxicity*
• Flammability*
• Documentation

Testing in accordance with REACH*, German AfPS (Committee for Product Safety)*, EN 71-2:2014-07*

* These tests will be carried out by partner laboratories.

Walking aids such as crutches, walking frames, wheeled walkers, wheelchairs

People may need to rely on mobility equipment because of disabilities, illnesses or age. It will assist them in rehabilitation and coping with the challenges of everyday life. It will increase their autonomy and reduce their dependence on personal care or assistance.
Mobility equipment improves independence with day-to-day tasks, facilitates living at and enjoying one's own home, running errands or taking a walk in the nearby park. However, the quality of walking aids can differ greatly. The market is full of a wide variety of products to cater for the most diverse needs.

Testing is carried out, e.g., in accordance with DIN EN 12183 and DIN EN ISO 11199.

For further information on standards, please refer to "By Test Standard" in our Services section.