Medienberichte und Publikationen rund um Fahrräder, Pedelecs, Technik und Sicherheit

Die häufigsten Sicherheitsrisiken, die uns in der täglichen Arbeit rund um Fahrrad-Sicherheit, -Technik und -Bedienungsanleitungen auffallen, publizieren wir auch in Artikeln in den führenden Fachmagazinen TOUR – Europas Rennrad-Magazin Nr. 1, BIKE – Das Mountainbike Magazin Europas Nr. 1 und E-Bike – Das Pedelec-Magazin, um diese für die Branche wichtigen Informationen einer größeren Öffentlichkeit zugänglich zu machen.

Auch die Eurobike Show Daily, Messezeitschrift der jährlich stattfindenden Eurobike Show, gibt uns seit vielen Jahren die Möglichkeit, unsere Sicht auf wichtige Entwicklungen in der Fahrradbranche in ganzseitigen Artikeln auszuführen.

Darüber hinaus sprechen wir regelmäßig in unabhängigen Fachvorträgen über alle Bereiche der Fahrradtechnik und des Fahrradmarktes. Auch weitere Fach- bzw. Branchenzeitschriften sowie immer häufiger Radio und Fernsehen zitieren uns in ihren Medienberichten und zeigen uns, dass wir mit unseren Hinweisen genau richtig liegen. In der Rubrik AKTUELL erfahren Sie laufend alle Neuigkeiten aus unseren Fachbereichen. Diese Berichte und Publikationen sortieren wir für Sie chronologisch bzw. nach Interessensgebieten.

MYBIKE.de, 2018/02/06
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Making of MYBIKE test ratings

MYBIKE perform bicycle and pedelec tests in the field as well as in the internal test lab. The selection of the bicycles to be tested is determined by the market presence of brands and models. The objective is to compare bicycles with similar equipment, in order to be able to work out the differences in riding behaviour, equipment and processing.

Measuring, weighing, documenting

Each bicycle is measured and weighed by us, all parts are identified and documented. In the case of pedelecs we additionally record the weight distribution on front and rear wheel which gives information on the riding behaviour of the bicycle. Subsequently, the bicycles are partly dismounted and prepared for the tests on the test stands. The laboratory values are determined on measuring and testing systems of Zedler-Institut für Fahrradtechnik und -Sicherheit.

On the test run

Subsequently, all bicycles are ridden on a test round matching the intended use of the bicycle type to test the drive, the comfort and the riding behaviour. There is a specific rating catalogue for each bicycle type. The results from the laboratory and the riding tests are noted down in a protocol which results in the individual score for the categories mentioned below as well as in the overall rating.

Categories and individual scores

COMFORT Decisive for the riding comfort are handlebars, fittings, suspension elements, tyres and saddle. We judge the quality of the components and the subjective riding impression.

SAFETY The question whether the riding behaviour of the test candidates is safe and troublefree, must be answered by them in intensive riding tests. The stability of bicycles designed to transport luggage is tested by us with and without defined test load on the luggage carrier. The frames and forks of e-bikes are mounted to a specific testing system developed by Zedler-Institut for Fahrradtechnik und -Sicherheit. In the case of bicycles without e-drive we use the test on the test stand for random tests, if bicycles have a particular behaviour during the test run. In addition, we test and rate the quality of the brake systems and lighting systems.

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Author: Barbara Merz-Weigandt

 

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