velotech.de

What velotech.de does

velotech.de GmbH is an accredited testing laboratory headquartered in Schweinfurt, Germany, specializing in product safety testing for the micromobility segment. Founded in 1991 by Ernst Brust — a former Managing Director of the Zweirad-Industrieverband (Bicycle Industry Association) and initiator of the first German cargo bike standard DIN 79010 — the company tests bicycles, pedelecs, e-bikes, cargo bikes, toys, walking aids, wheelchairs, child conveyances, and bicycle parking systems against DIN, EN, and ISO standards. Since 2013 the laboratory has held DAkkS accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025, and it is registered as a GS testing body with the Zentralstelle der Länder für Sicherheitstechnik (ZLS) in Munich, allowing its test reports to gain worldwide recognition by customs, market surveillance, and law enforcement authorities. Management transitioned in 2018 to Marco Brust, who serves as chairman (Obmann) in European and international standardization committees, including the CEN/TC 333/WG 9 working group developing the new EN17860 European cargo bike standard.

The laboratory operates three proprietary testing assets that differentiate its service offering: the eRig high-precision performance test rig with three torque measurement shafts (cranks, front wheel, rear wheel) supporting speeds up to 50 km/h, wheelbases 60–210 cm, power up to 1500W, and cadences up to 180 rpm; the Brakebull brake test stand with court-recognized measurements across dry/wet conditions and standardized 3,000 braking operations for rim and disc brakes; and the velotech Q enhanced testing program, which performs 100,000 load cycles at 500N plus 10,000 additional cycles beyond the DIN 4210 baseline and awards a proprietary quality seal usable on point-of-sale materials, flyers, hangtags, and product stickers. The company also produces expert reports (Gutachten) by publicly appointed and sworn experts (Ö.b.u.v. Sachverständige) for damage analysis, value appraisals, cause investigation, static measurements, dynamic tests, and battery capacity assessments, and runs paid training seminars on regulatory requirements priced at €490 per person.

Revenue is generated through three professional-services streams: per-engagement testing fees (quote-based depending on product and test scope), commissions for court-recognized expert reports serving legal and insurance proceedings, and unit-priced training workshops. The business operates on a direct, inquiry-based sales motion supported by a bilingual (German/English) website, an industry news portal, and active participation in DIN and CEN standardization committees. Customer logos include CUBE Bikes ZPG GmbH & Co. KG, Robert Bosch GmbH (eBike Systems), Roland Werk GmbH, and Speedliner Mobility AG, alongside courts, insurance companies, and private individuals. The firm partners with external laboratories for chemical (REACH, AfPS) and thermal (DIN EN 71-2/3) hazard testing that fall outside its in-house scope, integrating those results into comprehensive test reports.

Name

velotech.de

Legal name

velotech.de GmbH

Website

https://velotech.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

velotech.de GmbH is an accredited German testing laboratory in Schweinfurt that performs product safety testing and certification for bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes, and other micromobility products, serving manufacturers, courts, insurers, and private clients with proprietary test rigs and DAkkS-recognized reports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Product Safety Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Micro-mobility testing
• Bicycle safety testing
• Product certification services
• Accredited testing laboratory
• E-bike compliance testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Schweinfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Testing Services: Accredited testing of micromobility products including bicycles, pedelecs, cargo bikes, toys, walking aids, and bicycle parking systems according to DIN/EN/ISO standards. Revenue generated through testing fees based on product type and test scope.
2. Expert Reports (Gutachten): Creation of expert reports by authorized experts for courts, insurance companies, trade, commerce, and private individuals. Includes damage assessments, value appraisals, cause investigations, static measurements, non-destructive testing, and dynamic test evidence.
3. Training Workshops: Seminars on legislative requirements and standards for micromobility products. Topics include legal foundations, mechanical/electrical requirements, documents (declaration of conformity, CE marking, manuals), risk analysis, technical tests, recalls. Priced at €490 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

velotech.de operates an independent DAkkS-accredited testing laboratory for micro-mobility products, conducting standardized mechanical, endurance, and safety tests on bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes, child seats, helmets, and components. The laboratory additionally prepares expert reports (Gutachten) for courts, insurers, and accident reconstruction, and offers training workshops for manufacturers and retailers.

Product overview

velotech.de is an accredited testing laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of product safety testing services for micromobility products. The core offering consists of testing services (Prüfungen) for bicycles, cargo bikes, Pedelecs, E-bikes, toys, walking aids, children's transport vehicles, and bicycle parking systems. The company provides three proprietary testing enhancements: velotech Q (enhanced testing exceeding DIN 4210 standards), the eRig (high-precision Pedelec performance test rig), and Brakebull (brake test stand). Additional services include expert reports (Gutachten) by sworn experts and workshops/seminars on regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• velotech Q: A proprietary static and dynamic testing program for two-wheeled bicycles and components with or without electric assistance, with higher requirements than existing standards. Passing companies receive the 'velotech.de Q' quality seal.

Products and services

• Bicycle Safety Testing (ISO 4210)
• E-Bike Safety Testing (EN 15194)
• Cargo Bike Testing (DIN 79010)
• Child Seat and Helmet Testing
• Component and Frame Testing
• Expert Reports / Gutachten
• Training Workshops

Quantifiable outcome

• Products tested and certified meet worldwide regulatory requirements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CEN/TC 333/WG 9 Working GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023European standardization working group developing the new EN17860 cargo bike standard. velotech.de contributes expertise in testing and safety requirements. The standard covers heavy cargo bikes (up to 650kg), trailers with electric motors, and various cargo bike configurations across the EU.
• Riese&MüllerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Cargo bike manufacturer participating in CEN/TC 333/WG 9 working group for new European cargo bike standard.
• Urban ArrowminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Cargo bike manufacturer collaborating on EN17860 standard development.
• Bosch E-Bike SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023E-bike drive system manufacturer in the standardization working group for cargo bike requirements.
• ShimanominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Drive component manufacturer contributing to EN17860 cargo bike standard development.
• SchaefflerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Technology company participating in European cargo bike standardization working group.
• AccellminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Bicycle manufacturer group involved in EN17860 standard development.
• NÜWielminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Trailer manufacturer participating in cargo bike standard working group.
• MandominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023E-mobility components manufacturer in standardization group.
• Technical University of Hamburg-HarburgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Academic institution providing research expertise to EN17860 standardization working group.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global TIC company providing product safety, performance, and certification testing across multiple industries. Enters the micromobility testing space as e-bikes and cargo bikes grow, overlapping with velotech.de's testing methodology.
• SGS: Switzerland-based global testing and certification giant with a mobility and consumer products division. Provides general product safety testing that competes with velotech.de for manufacturer contracts, though mostly at larger enterprise scale.
• DEKRA: One of the world's largest TIC organizations headquartered in Germany, offering vehicle and product safety testing including emerging micromobility categories. Competes with velotech.de for major OEM testing contracts but lacks a pure-play bicycle focus.
• Eurofins: European testing services group with extensive laboratory network including product testing capabilities. While focused more on chemical, food, and pharmaceutical testing, Eurofins has expanded into consumer product safety relevant to velotech.de's chemical/REACH partner work.
• Bureau Veritas: Paris-headquartered global TIC company with established consumer goods and mobility testing services. Indirectly competes with velotech.de in the bicycle and light electric vehicle testing market, particularly for international manufacturers.
• TÜV SÜD: Major German-origin testing conglomerate with global reach offering e-bike, bicycle, and component safety testing alongside other mobility and industrial certifications. Overlaps with velotech.de but covers a vastly wider scope.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) conglomerate that performs bicycle and e-bike safety testing as part of a much broader portfolio across all industries. Provides competitive threat on end-to-end compliance services but lacks velotech.de's micromobility specialization.

Others

• DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung): Germany's national standards body with which velotech.de collaborates through its representatives sitting on technical committees. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem partner that defines the standards velotech.de tests against.

Direct peers

• Zedler Institut für Fahrradtechnik: German bicycle and e-bike testing laboratory also specializing in vehicle dynamics, frame fatigue, and product safety testing. Directly comparable to velotech.de as a specialist bicycle test lab serving manufacturers, retailers, and the legal/insurance sector in Germany.
• EFBE Prüftechnik: Cologne-based bicycle and e-bike testing laboratory offering standardized tests, custom test rigs, and product certification. Closely comparable to velotech.de in scope, customer base (bicycle/OEM manufacturers), and accreditation-driven value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/velotech.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/velotech-de-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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