Industry · Cycling

Digital Product Passport for Cycling

Cycling is the industry where MyLime set the standard. Colnago was the first manufacturer in the world to launch a bicycle with a 1:1 NFT — the C68 Limited Edition — using MyLime to certify every frame. The model has been extended to 3T for components. E-bike batteries, of any capacity, must have the Battery Passport from 18 February 2027; for frames and components the DPP is currently voluntary.

Regulatory status
Battery Passport: 18 Feb 2027
Regulatory framework
Battery Passport + voluntary DPP
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Road bike with an NFC tag built into the frame for a Digital Product Passport

Regulatory framework

Battery Passport + voluntary DPP

In cycling, the obligation that matters today is the Battery Passport: from 18 February 2027 every e-bike battery placed on the EU market must have one, regardless of capacity. Bicycles, frames and components are not among the priorities of the 2025–2030 ESPR Working Plan: for them the DPP is voluntary. MyLime provides a single digital identity that covers the battery and adds value to the frame and components.

  • 18 Feb 2027 · Battery Passport for every e-bike battery (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)
  • Frames and components · voluntary DPP, outside the 2025–2030 ESPR priorities
  • Directive (EU) 2024/1799 · right to repair

Learn more: full ESPR guide · Battery Passport guide

Why act now

Colnago and 3T are already live. The industry is following

Premium cycling manufacturers are the most advanced in DPP adoption, because the product is high-value, heavily counterfeited and resold. The e-bike Battery Passport will be mandatory from 18 February 2027: those who don’t prepare now risk finding themselves shut out of the secondhand market and behind on battery compliance.

Use cases

What MyLime does for your industry

Six concrete applications of the Digital Product Passport, already live on brands in the industry.

  • NFC built into the frame

    Tag inserted into the seat tube or under the saddle. Indestructible, anti-tampering, readable from any smartphone.

  • Component traceability

    Groupsets, wheels, cockpit: every component serialised and linked to the frame’s DPP.

  • Race certificate

    For Limited Edition models: the story of the race won, the athlete, provenance declarations.

  • Certified maintenance

    Authorised workshops record interventions in the DPP. Technical history available to secondary buyers.

  • E-bike Battery Passport

    For e-bikes: battery pack, BMS, residual capacity, charges tracked. Native compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

  • Fan engagement

    Athlete-signed editions, exclusive content, access to races and community: the DPP is the direct channel to the fan.

Measurable results

The DPP’s impact in cycling

  • +45%

    Secondary market value

  • −70%

    Fakes on the secondhand market

  • 100%

    Battery Passport compliance

  • ×2

    Brand community engagement

Featured brands

Who has already chosen MyLime in this industry

  • Colnago

    The first brand in the world to launch a vehicle with a 1:1 NFT. The C68 Limited Edition has a MyLime DPP with an NFC tag built into the frame and Polygon blockchain.

  • 3T

    High-end cycling components with a DPP for every piece: from production to the end customer, with material and finish traceability.

Industry FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the NFC tag work in a carbon frame?
Yes. MyLime developed a patented solution with Colnago for integration into carbon without compromising stiffness or weight. The tag is readable from any NFC-enabled smartphone.
Can I apply the DPP to archive bikes?
Yes. Colnago’s Retrofit programme is already active for thousands of historic bikes. The owner receives a certified tag to apply at an authorised workshop.
How is data sharing with a team handled?
The DPP supports multiple roles: brand, team, athlete, owner. Each role sees the relevant fields and signs its own updates.

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