THE OERUS BLOG
The latest news, analysis and insights.
What are the Advantages of Taiwan Bicycle and E-bike Manufacturing in 2025?
Taiwan has retained a significant hold to niche bicycles and high-end e-bike manufacturing. Why? What are the advantages of producing bicycles, e-bikes, and bike components in Taiwan if there are seemingly so many cheaper alternatives?
Manufacturing Bicycles and E-Bikes in Vietnam and Cambodia
One of the main topics discussed by manufacturers at the 2024 Taichung Bike Week event last month in September was the inevitability of a major shift in bicycle and e-bike production to Vietnam and Cambodia in 2025.
5 Key Takeaways from 2024 China Cycle
We attended the 2024 China Cycle in May and then visited bicycle and e-bike supply chain manufacturers throughout the country, specifically in Tianjin, Shandong, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Xiamen, Guangzhou, and Dongguan. Here are the five takeaways on the current state of things in the Chinese bicycle and e-bike manufacturing sectors.
What to Expect in the Bike Manufacturing Industry in 2024.
Significant changes to the bike manufacturing industry in 2024 are expected. Here is what we are expecting in the coming months.
Battery Safety Standards for E-Bikes, E-Motorcycles, and E-Scooters.
OERUS strongly recommends all clients to begin embracing safety standard certification for any e-mobility products containing batteries. We provide a comprehensive analysis of existing product lines to determine what the best cost-efficient compliance strategy each client should adopt.
Bullwhip is Now in Full Effect
Brace for the supply chain and market stabilization challenges that will severely impact the bicycle and e-bike industry in 2022.
Tips for Crowdfunding Startups offering Bicycles and E-Bikes.
One of the most noticeable emerging trends in bicycle and e-bike manufacturing are the emergence of crowdfunding startups. Here are some tips concerning bicycle and e-bike manufacturing for any startup or brand seeking success from their crowdfunding operation.
5 Things to Expect for the Bike Manufacturing Industry in 2022.
The year of 2021 saw supply chain challenges to the bicycle and electric bike manufacturing industry like never before. Covid-19 caused significant problems for every segment of the value chain, but at the same time, bike production and sales are breaking historical records. Here are 5 things you should you expect to see in the bicycle and e-bike manufacturing industry for 2022
More Cost Increases expected for Bicycle and E-Bike Manufacturing in 2022.
The bicycle manufacturing industry in Taiwan is bracing for significant price increases effective immediately until the second quarter of 2022. Due to worldwide supply chain disruptions affecting raw material costs, followed by increased overhead costs pertaining to labor, utilities, and shipping.
Shipping Outlook for the Bike Industry
As we enter the last quarter of 2021, the disruption of global logistics and shipping continues. Here is our outlook on the remainder of 2021 and 2022.
Intellectual Property Protection in Bike Manufacturing
Intellectual property protections in the bicycle and e-bike manufacturing industry is increasingly important to safeguard your interests. Take the necessary steps today.
Brace for Supply Chain Price Increases in MY22
On top of upcoming price increases across the board, make sure you understand all of the issues currently facing the bicycle manufacturing industry supply chain in preparation for MY22 and MY23.
Thinking of Creating a New Bike Brand?
We get a lot of supply chain enquires about creating a new bike brand. Here are some quick tips on what to prepare for when seeking to create your own bicycle, e-bike, or components brand.
2021-2022 Bike Production Lead Times at All-Time High
Manufacturing lead times for bike and component are off the charts. Take some time to ensure that your 2021-2022 supply chain remains solid now.
Bicycle Assembly Manufacturers
Selecting the right OEM bicycle and e-bike assembly manufacturer can be tricky. Here are some key pointers from Oerus to help you understand what is most important.
Sharp Increase in Production Lead Time and Factory Overcapacity
Since the start of July 2020, a growing number of component vendors have announced big increases in production lead time. Taiwan bicycle industry manufacturers are enjoying a boom thanks to the huge demand for electric bikes around the world, in particular Europe and the USA.