Hardware Velopass chip Our smart frame number offers two flexible variants: a high-temperature resistant decal sticker applied during production and a post-production NFC chip sticker. Both an after-market version and a decal sticker are available in the APIC-asso format as we are an authorized operator for the French state register. What about the hardware? Visible and easily scannable Even if the Velopass is removed, the connection to your bike is permanent since the base registration is through the brand + frame number combination. Compare it to the license plate of a car, if it is removed, the information can still be found through the VIN number. Low-cost Velopass connects to all bike industry actors across Europe. Ease of application We provide both OEM and aftermarket options to fit into the processes of all actors. Connecting with all parties Our smart frame numbers Velopass links to the existing processes of all parties and exchanges important information Sticker with NFC chip Our after-market sticker contains NFC making the ease of scanning very convenient. It can withstand temperatures up to 180ºC for 30 minutes, making it suitable for certain production processes. Order sticker with NFC chip Decal sticker Our decal version offers a seamless application process during production, allowing it to be conveniently applied under the varnish and is resistant against high temperatures. Order decal sticker APIC sticker – Coming soon As we are an authorized operator for the French state register, both an after-market version and a decal sticker are available in the APIC format. Order APIC sticker Questions answered Frequently Asked Questions Explore our FAQ for answers to common questions about bike security, data management, and more. Find the information you need and reach out to us for further assistance. All questions What is the difference between the decal sticker and the NFC sticker? At Velopass, we understand the diverse manufacturing processes in the bike industry. Since our NFC sticker is only resistant upto 180°C for 30 minutes, we offer our decal version suitable for high-temperature environments. What happens if someone removes the chip? Velopass is not removable in case the Velopass was added during the manufacturing process. In case of the aftermarket version, when registering your bike on Velopass, the brand + frame number are mandatory fields. If someone removes the Velopass sticker from the bicycle, the bicycle can always be found via the brand + frame number combination. Compare it to the license plate of a car. If it is removed, the registered owner can still be found via the frame number. Moreover, someone else will never be able to register the same bicycle since the brand + frame number combination is already uniquely registered in our database. What is the APIC sticker? The APIC sticker is the version that is made for the French national register. In France, bike registration is mandatory meaning that bike dealers have to register every sold bicycle. With Velopass, we provide value for the French bike dealers by providing a very easy process enabling them to improve the management of the fleet and also comply with the French regulation. Discover our world Related insights All insights Press Unveiling the Power of Digital ID for Bicycles: Uniting the bike industry Press The bike industry takes cues from the automotive industry: How the smart frame number improves maintenance and efficiency Press Learning from the Vanmoof Bankruptcy: The Importance of Efficient Maintenance and Collaborative Aftercare in the D2C Bike Industry
Sticker with NFC chip Our after-market sticker contains NFC making the ease of scanning very convenient. It can withstand temperatures up to 180ºC for 30 minutes, making it suitable for certain production processes. Order sticker with NFC chip
Decal sticker Our decal version offers a seamless application process during production, allowing it to be conveniently applied under the varnish and is resistant against high temperatures. Order decal sticker
APIC sticker – Coming soon As we are an authorized operator for the French state register, both an after-market version and a decal sticker are available in the APIC format. Order APIC sticker
What is the difference between the decal sticker and the NFC sticker? At Velopass, we understand the diverse manufacturing processes in the bike industry. Since our NFC sticker is only resistant upto 180°C for 30 minutes, we offer our decal version suitable for high-temperature environments.
What happens if someone removes the chip? Velopass is not removable in case the Velopass was added during the manufacturing process. In case of the aftermarket version, when registering your bike on Velopass, the brand + frame number are mandatory fields. If someone removes the Velopass sticker from the bicycle, the bicycle can always be found via the brand + frame number combination. Compare it to the license plate of a car. If it is removed, the registered owner can still be found via the frame number. Moreover, someone else will never be able to register the same bicycle since the brand + frame number combination is already uniquely registered in our database.
What is the APIC sticker? The APIC sticker is the version that is made for the French national register. In France, bike registration is mandatory meaning that bike dealers have to register every sold bicycle. With Velopass, we provide value for the French bike dealers by providing a very easy process enabling them to improve the management of the fleet and also comply with the French regulation.
Press The bike industry takes cues from the automotive industry: How the smart frame number improves maintenance and efficiency
Press Learning from the Vanmoof Bankruptcy: The Importance of Efficient Maintenance and Collaborative Aftercare in the D2C Bike Industry
