Accredited testing laboratory for mechanical safety testing of bicycles, e-bikes and components according to ISO, EN and EFBE TRI-TEST®.

EFBe Prüftechnik- Entwicklungs- und Vertriebs-GmbH

Waltrop (DE) · Taichung (TW)New on Amplifa

1995Founded

2Sites (Waltrop, Taichung)

ISO/IEC 17025Accreditation

About EFBe

EFBe Prüftechnik- Entwicklungs- und Vertriebs-GmbH, based in Waltrop, is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory for mechanical safety and quality testing of bicycles, e-bikes and their components such as frames, forks, handlebars and stems. The company performs testing according to national, European and international standards, including ISO 4210, DIN EN 15194 and DIN 79010 for cargo bikes, as well as its own EFBE TRI-TEST®, which combines fatigue, maximum load and overload testing in multiple test stages. Testing is carried out on components made of aluminium, steel, titanium and fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP/GFRP). In addition to its testing services, EFBe develops and sells test rigs used worldwide by bicycle and component manufacturers, and offers consulting, manufacturer and laboratory audits, training, measurement of operational loads and failure analysis. The company participates in standardization (DIN, EN, ISO) and since 2016 has operated its own subsidiary, EFBE Co. Ltd., in Taichung, Taiwan. Its customers include bicycle and component manufacturers in Europe and Asia; EFBe is part of the SGS Germany Group.

Site: Waltrop
Processes: Frame testing according to EFBE TRI-TEST (fatigue, overload and overload testing, 5 test stages), Testing according to DIN EN 15194 / ISO 4210 (e-bike and bicycle safety standards), Certification with test seals (EFBE TRI-TEST®), Consulting and audits (manufacturer and laboratory audits), Training and seminars, Measurement of operational loads, Failure analysis, Test rig construction and sales
Materials: Aluminium, Steel, Fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP/GFRP), Titanium, EFBE TRI-TEST®, Testing according to ISO 4210 / EN 15194, Cargo bike testing
Certificates: ISO/IEC 17025
Founded: 1995
Industries: Bicycle industry, E-bike/EPAC industry, Bicycle component manufacturers, Cargo bike industry

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Inquiry intake and test order
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Prototype/series part receipt
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Test design according to ISO/EN/EFBE TRI-TEST®
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Mechanical testing on test rigs
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Documentation and evaluation
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Certification with test seal
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Consulting, audit and training

Materials and Testing Methods

Aluminium

Widely used frame material, for which standards sometimes specify increased test forces.

Steel

Classic material for frames and components with high ductility.

Titanium

Premium frame material for sport bicycles.

CFK

Fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP/GFRP)

Lightweight material for which standards prescribe increased deflection values in fatigue tests.

TRI

EFBE TRI-TEST®

Proprietary testing programme combining fatigue, maximum load and overload testing in five to eight test stages.

ISO 4210

Testing according to ISO 4210 / EN 15194

Safety testing of bicycles, e-bikes and components according to international standards.

DIN 79010

Cargo bike testing

Load capacity and fatigue testing for cargo and transport bikes.

Sites

Waltrop

Headquarters and testing laboratory

Lot size: Individual testing up to series production
Materials: Aluminium, steel, titanium, CFRP/GFRP

Bicycle and component test rigs
Measurement and control technology

Taichung

Subsidiary EFBE Co. Ltd., testing laboratory for the Asian industry

Lot size: Individual testing up to series production
Materials: Aluminium, steel, titanium, CFRP/GFRP

Bicycle and component test rigs

Tested Components

**Frames (titanium, CFRP, aluminium, steel)**Fatigue and overload testing · Bicycle industry

**Fork**Brake mount fatigue testing ISO 4210-6 · Bicycle components

**Handlebar and stem**Fatigue testing ISO 4210-5 · Bicycle components

**Cargo bike frame**Load capacity fatigue testing DIN 79010 · Cargo bike industry

**E-bike frame**Testing according to EN 15194 · E-bike industry

Inside the production

Test engineer setting up a test sequence

Industries

Bicycle industryE-bike/EPAC industryBicycle component manufacturersCargo bike industry

Processes & technical limits

Processes	Tolerance	Max. part	Weight	Lot size	Materials
Testing	–	–	–	–	Aluminium, Steel, Fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), Titanium
Frame testing according to EFBE TRI-TEST (fatigue, overload and overload testing, 5 test stages)Testing	–	–	–	–	Aluminium, Steel, Fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), Titanium
Testing according to DIN EN 15194 / ISO 4210 (e-bike and bicycle safety standards)Testing	–	–	–	–	–

Additional services

Certification with test seals (EFBE TRI-TEST®)Consulting and audits (manufacturer and laboratory audits)Training and seminarsMeasurement of operational loadsFailure analysisTest rig construction and salesQuality management supportDevelopment of quality standardsProduction and quality researchContribution to standardization (DIN, EN, ISO)

Reference customers

Leading bicycle and component manufacturers in Europe and Asia (not named)

Quality and Accreditation

EFBe is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and works according to its quality management principles for testing laboratories. Every test force is measured with high resolution and actively regulated to ensure reproducible, documented results.

Evidence	Waltrop	Taichung
ISO/IEC 17025

History

1985
Founder Manfred Otto contributes to the further development of DIN 79100 with innovative testing methods.
1995
Foundation of EFBe Prüftechnik- Entwicklungs- und Vertriebs-GmbH.
1996
Start of bicycle testing on behalf of the industry.
2016
Foundation of the company's own subsidiary EFBE Co. Ltd. in Taichung, Taiwan.