Bicycle and E-bike Testing

Perennially popular for leisure and everyday transport, the bicycle comes in many forms today, but each one must be safe and comply with regulations before it can be marketed to consumers and end-users.

What are the benefits of SGS bicycle and e-bike testing?

Consumer confidence and protection
Brand protection
Minimize the risk of recalls or returns
Meet or exceed safety standards and regulatory requirements
Global network, local expertise

Which products do we test?

Bicycles: pedal bikes, pedelec bicycles, cargo bikes, scooters, BMX, children’s bikes, toy bikes
Bike parts: frames, forks, handlebars, stems, wheels, saddles, hubs, tires, etc.
Electrical components: motor, controller, display/interface (HMI), torque/cadence sensors, batteries, button batteries
Accessories: bags, luggage racks, child seats, trailers, trailer cycles, locks, bells, pumps, bottles, tools, etc.
Safety equipment: helmets, glasses, gloves, protectors, shoes, etc.

Services for bicycles and e-bikes

Bicycles & bike components

Safety and performance, marking and labeling, instructions for use – all need to be tested and checked before bicycles and e-bikes can be sold or marketed in the EU and the US. From balance bikes to cargo and e-bikes we test against multiple standards, regulations and requirements, including:

E-bike and e-scooter safety: ANSI/CAN/UL 2849, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, EN 15194, EN 17128, FCC
Bicycle safety: ISO 4210, ISO 8098, 16 CFR 1512
Cargo bikes: DIN 79010/prEN 17860
Toy bicycles: CPSIA, ASTM F963, EN 71
Machinery safety: ISO 13849, ISO 12100, 2006/42/EC
Battery safety: EN 50604-1, ANSI/CAN/UL 2271, UN 38.3, UL4200A, 16 CFR 1263

This list is not exhaustive, contact us to discuss your bicycle, e-bike or e-scooter needs.

Cycling accessories

From the purely practical to the highly decorative, cycling accessories must be fit for purpose, safe and manufactured to your quality parameters. Our experts and laboratories can test the full range of accessories, to the requisite standards:

Decorations for children’s bikes: toy safety – EN 71, ASTM F963
Water bottles: (EU)10/2011 on Food Contact Plastics, and the US Food and Drug Administration
Cycle locks: EN 15496
Child seats: EN 14344, ASTM F1625
Luggage carriers: ISO 11243
Trailers: EN 15918, ASTM F1975
Trailer cycles: ASTM F2917

Cycling safety equipment

Riders wear a wide range of safety equipment to keep themselves safe. This personal protective equipment (PPE) is highly regulated in the EU by (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment and in the US by a range of product-specific standards.

We can test and certify the following products:

Sunglasses for running, cycling, to ISO 12312-3
Sunglasses for general use, to ISO 12321-1, ANSI Z80-3
Helmets, to EN 1078, 16CFR 1203 (CPSC 1203), ASTM F1447 and ECE R22.06
Gloves, ISO 21420, EN 388
Protective clothing, to EN 1621 series
High visibility clothing, to ISO 20471, and EN 17353
CE Certification according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425

Hazardous Substances

Ensure that not only your bikes and components but also clothing, drink bottles/carriers, helmets and accessories, comply with hazardous substance requirements. Test the rubber and plastics used in handles, saddles and hydration systems for PAH, plasticizers and heavy metals. Materials with immediate and prolonged skin contact need particular attention. As an independent laboratory we help you select the relevant requirements and provide consultation for all major markets, including the EU and the US.

EU	US
REACH – substances of very high concern (SVHC) REACH – Annex 17 dangerous goods (78 entries) – heavy metals, phthalates, PAH, organic tins, AZO dyes, DMF, etc. RoHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances POPs – persistent organic pollutants (PFOA, PFOS, etc.) EN 71-3 – toy safety Packaging waste – EU Directive 94/62/EC	CPSIA – Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act ASTM F963 – toy safety California Proposition 65 TSCA – Toxic Substances Control Act PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances TPCH – Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse

E-bikes & e-scooters

As the e-bike and e-scooter market gather speed the regulatory requirements evolve. Ensuring the safety and quality of the whole product becomes more challenging as batteries and motors increase complexity.

Bicycle safety testing
Mechanical strength and braking performance
Electrical safety performance
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - complete bikes and e-drive parts
Battery safety testing
Charger and EMC testing
Range and performance testing
Functional safety evaluation of control systems and BMS

NRTL accredited

As an OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for e-bikes and personal e-mobility devices we have the expertise to help you bring safe and compliant products to market in the US.

Businessman Sitting next to his Bicycle Waiting in Public Transit Area

North American market

As the first NRTL accredited to test products against ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 Standard for Electrical Systems for E-bikes, we have particular expertise in product compliance for North America.

Protecting people and property, this standard aims to prevent harmful hazards posed by electrical system failure (fire safety) in e-bikes and electrically power assisted cycles (EPAC).

Our experts can test your e-bikes against:

ANSI/CAN/UL 2849
ANSI/CAN/UL 2272
ANSI/CAN/UL 2271

Choose our expertise and understanding of product specifications and industry needs for an optimized service to help your products enter the market as soon as possible.

Sustainability evaluation

Bicycles, e-bikes, components and accessories made using recycled materials significantly cut the industry’s use of new plastics and their manufacture requires less energy. Typically, they are also designed to be more resistant to rust. But are they safe? How do they perform? And do they really use recycled materials?

SGS provides the answers.

In addition, we help you to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions, understand labor, health and safety standards, as well as environmental performance and ethics within your own operations or at a supplier site.