Electric Bike Branding: Everything You Need to Know – Velobecane – Electric Bike

In recent years, in France, more and more electric bicycles on their territory. The popularity of this new generation two-wheeled bike, which is economical, enjoyable and environmentally friendly, has peaked.

Unfortunately, VAE flight today is a fact that records several victims every day throughout France.

According to statistics, around 4350 bicycles have been stolen since January 2020, or almost 544 cycles per month. These eloquent figures have led to the adoption of unprecedented measures in the Cycling Plan of the Mobility Law passed in November 2019.

Indeed, the National Assembly has decided to enact binding regulations to stop theft and protect property owners. electric bicycles, concerning e-bike marking.

This system will take effect in January 2021, so at: Velobekan, we decided to write this article to better inform you.

Why label electric bicycles?

Like the gray card that identifies the vehicle, bike marking remains the ideal solution for official authentication of everyone VAE.

If so far this process has been optional, its acceptance will be formally binding on all owners. electric bicycles in 2021. Behind this technique labelingHowever, many do not understand how important this measure is.

Contrary to popular belief, this is by no means a measure for verbalization. VAE more simple. Indeed, these new regulations will enable cyclists to take advantage of significant safety benefits for their two wheels.

To better understand what the benefits of this measure would be, we present the best features here:

-        Advantage # 1: You will have a unique and recognizable bike. :

There is nothing more like electric byciclewhat another one electric bycicle...

And, admittedly, it is sometimes difficult to recognize him!

с pedelec marking, now you can identify your car by the unique number assigned to it. As a durable sticker, print or engraving on the frame labeling protected from unauthorized access and indelible.

-        Advantage # 2: You have a much better chance of finding your eBike if lost. :

Bicycle theft has become common in France. Until now, it was difficult to find your bike and the chances of getting it back were minimal. The reason is that it is difficult for the owners themselves (not to mention the police) to identify their bicycles among the multitude of two-wheeled vehicles that ply the road. Therefore, it is simply impossible to find it. VAE if not checked! A bike that is actually signed and marked as lost is much more likely to be found by the police or its owner. Thus, this recording system greatly facilitates the search process.

-        Benefit # 3: Marking will deter some thieves ...

Thieves are always vigilant! After all, in order not to get caught, they carefully choose their targets. But noting your VAE, a burglar will consider that the threat to him is much greater if he steals a bicycle with an engraved frame compared to a bicycle protected by a faulty lock.

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What are the markings on e-bikes?

By the same principle as a car license plate, e-bike marking allows you to identify VAE in a secure database. This way, your bike will have a unique, standardized number attached to the bike frame. The various registrations are grouped into a file that you can access online. From 2021, the police and national gendarmerie will be able to use the data from this database to search and identify any VAE.

On the VelobekanOur bikes are marked when they leave the production hall and a small paper passport is sent to you with your personal identifiers: bike reference number and password. This information will allow you to legally access the online server dedicated to electric bicycles from our store. In the event of resale or donation, this passport will be given to the new owners so that they can access the server in turn.

In addition, if you are the victim of a theft, you can contact us directly so that we can pass your links to the police. Once discovered, we will take care of removing your bike from the list VAE stolen so that you are not accused of receiving stolen goods. Moreover, if you find electric bycicle marked, it will be necessary to contact the police directly to prevent them.

How is the Velobecane e-bike labeled?

On the VelobekanOur designers' priority has long been focused on protecting our two wheels from loss and theft.

To this end, we have developed two high-performance and secure services that fully comply with the Cycling Plan requirements:

1. The first service is called V-PROTECT and concerns the systematic engraving of our brand bicycles.
2. The second service is unprecedented. We named it V-PROTECT + because it goes far beyond current regulations. Indeed, our patented system is innovative and reliable as it enables real-time location determination without stopping electric bycicle.

Here are the details of these two unique devices, reserved for our valued customers.

V-PROTECT: anti-theft device introduced by the government

To prevent and deter theft electric bicycles which are happening more and more often, the government requires all bicycles, new or used, to be labeled from January 1, 2021.

But in Velobekan, from August 1, 2020, engraving can be done on the bike. To do this, just go to our store with an invoice and an identity document. Our licensed operators identify your bike by the number engraved on the frame and issue a passport by registering your details in our database.

In the event of a theft, the cyclist must report it by connecting to our website, which alerts the police and gendarmerie. Thanks to the digitized passport of your VAEThe police can access the names and contact details of the owners, who they can contact if the two-wheeled vehicle is found.

We made a choice in favor of creating pendant engraving until January 2021, as sales increased significantly following the health crisis; and it seemed important to us to offer our users safe products.

but labeling it is not the only way to combat bike theft and at Velobecane we have developed a second high performance service.

V-PROTECT +: anti-theft system developed by VELOBECANE

In addition to labeling certified your electric bycicleWe have developed a self-powered chip that allows real-time GPS positioning of all our two wheels.

Until now it was possible to equip VAE with a GPS chip connected to the motor power supply. The only problem is that after removing the battery for charging or storing it in a safe place, the GPS chip is no longer powered and your electric bycicle became vulnerable.

To find a 100% safe mode of operation, Velobecane invented V-PROTECT +, which is a completely different model of a GPS chip connected to a very practical mobile app.

In our V-PROTECT + system, the chip has its own battery, which gives it additional autonomy, even if the main power supply to the electric motor is disconnected. This unique and innovative device greatly enhances the safety of your VAE as it can always be tracked using GPS. By connecting to our geolocation software, available to every owner through our mobile app, you can now find out where you are VAE under any circumstances.

Based on this vital information, law enforcement agencies can intervene knowing where exactly the stolen bike is stored.

For our users, the choice of the V-PROTECT + system is a guarantee of availability electric bycicle 100% safe. This paid device is available from September 2020 on all our bikes.

See also: How to ride an e-bike in Paris?

Frequently Asked Questions About E-Bike Labeling

Q: Does the cycling plan adopted in November 2019 require new pedals to be labeled?

REAL : All new bicycles to be offered for sale must be labeled from January 2021. This new regulation takes effect one year after the official promulgation of this measure. The idea is to reduce the number of bike thefts in France and to democratize the use of this. soft mobile vehicle.

Q: Will the gray card be mandatory for e-bikes soon?

FALSE: A gray card will not be issued for electric bicycles... Only a certificate of ownership of the bike will be required for the recognition of origin VAE and fight against theft. The Transport Minister spoke out on this issue, denying this information on Twitter.

In addition, the owners of the marked bikes will also be issued a passport with a number and a personal password to access the online server. However, it will not be a gray card.

Question: Is registration of bicycles obligatory in the national dossier?

FALSE: Although labeling bicycles must be registered in an online database, which does not have to be owned by a national organization. Moreover, on Velobekan, we have our own independent database of our brand bikes.

Q: Is there a tax on getting his gray bike card?

FALSE: A registration card is not required to ride a bike. Moreover, labeling will cost from 5 to 15 euros. The latter will cover various costs associated with running the service.

See also: How much does an e-bike cost? Purchase, maintenance, operation ...

Q: is bicycle registration intended to facilitate the verbalization of cyclists?

FALSE: The ultimate goal of adoption labeling for bicycles - this will significantly reduce theft, as thieves will be dissuaded from the idea of ​​robbing a car. VAE which is entered in the database available to the national police. In addition, this device is also designed to facilitate restitution in the event of concealment.

Question: Do all bicycles need to be labeled according to the bike plan?

FALSE: According to the revised LOM for the cycling plan, all new bicycles must be labeled by professional sellers. On the other hand, cycles of events will only be marked if the resale is done by a professional from 2021. No announcement of commitment has been made labeling for bicycles sold between individuals.

On the other hand, regardless of the condition of the bike at the time of purchase, it is always advisable to be labeled in order to increase its safety and make it easier to return in the event of theft.

Q: Will bike insurance be required?

FALSE: Thebike insurance remains optional! But we advise you to subscribe ...

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