News

Newsletter topics dated March-29-2011
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• New EPAC pedelec tests
• EN-standard impact tests for trame/fork units
• DVM workshop on E-bikes at LBF Darmstadt
• Current frame test statistics
• New test order forms
• Job opportunity: Management Assistant 
      
  

Newsletter topics dated March-08-2010
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• EFBe has a new address
• TRI TEST now for all parts
• Full EN testing now available
• Second DVM workshop in Berlin
• Current frame test statistics
• VAT-free test service for non-EU customers 
    
  

Newsletter topics dated June-03-2009
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• TRI TEST now also for forks
• New: Track rigidity tests for frame sets
• Rear frame fatigue testing project
• Prototypes in the lab
• Recommendations for EPACS (Pedelecs)
• Current frame test statistics
   
  

Newsletter topics dated November-28-2008
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• TRI TEST successfully introduced
• Overload - impact or defined forces?
• Multi-stage testing of carbon handlebars in BIKE 11/2008
• Permissible rider weight?
• DVM Workshop 2008-11-12
   
  

Newsletter topics dated Januar-11-2008
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• New maximum and overload frame tests
• New test trailed on 22 frames
• EFBe offers new services
• New rules for carbon frame certificates
• Up-to-date statistics for frame tests
   
  

Newsletter topics dated November-11-2007
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• Overload fracture behaviour of carbon
• New maximal load and overload frame tests
• Fatigue test comparison
• EFBe certificates now renewable
• E-mail replaces fax
   
  

Newsletter topics dated April-23-2007
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• DIN 79100 superseded
• EFBe or EN standard?
• Comprehensive EN fatigue programme at EFBe
• Carbon seatposts tested
• New: Static seatpost testing
• Shortened test times
• Faster test stands
• EN racing bike testing
   
  

Newsletter topics dated October-25-2006
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• Frame rigidity – a road test
• Newton metres per degree?
• Comparability of rigidity values
• Warning: saddle pillar testing to new EN 14781 standard fraught
• EFBe test conditions for saddle pillars
• Stem fatigue testing without handlebars
• Frame weights
   
  

Newsletter topics dated February-16-2006
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• New European bike standards come into effect
• New website www.efbe.de now online
• First FULL TEST results
• Evaluation of frame rigidity
• Shorter processing times
• Internet publication and certificate
• Alterations to the EFBe performance levels
   
  

Newsletter topics dated August-26-2005
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• New regulations for certificates, testing seals and Internet entries.
• New rigidity tests for frames
• Improved torsional rigidity test method
• Improved out-of-saddle rigidity test method
   
  

Newsletter topics dated March-30-2005
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• New frame fatigue tests with head tube loading
• EFBe Full Frame Test
• Internet Databank, Certificates and Quality Level Logos
• City and Touring Frames
• Separate test reports
• European standardisation
• Seatpost test in TOUR March 2005
   
  

Newsletter topics dated June-04-2004
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• Test service: shorter testing times
• Consulting
• European standards
• Service loads on racing bike seat posts
• Follow-up on the suspension fork test in BIKE 4/04
   
  

Newsletter topics dated December-05-2003
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• Enhanced Fatigue testing
  • Fatigue testing of suspension forks
  • Fatigue testing of drop bars
  • Fatigue testing of seat posts
  • Fatigue testing of crank assemblies
  • Overview of EFBe fatigue tests
• New order forms
• New: photos with test report
• New EFBe test stands
• EN drafts published