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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.
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.
Navigating Bike Production Around Taiwan-China Political Tensions.
Here are some insights from years of operating in the bike manufacturing industry on how to better navigate the Taiwan-China political tensions in the coming years.
Carbon Fiber Frames Manufacturing in China Part 2
We are seeing more and more carbon fiber manufacturers from China setting up new factories in Southeast Asia, in particular Vietnam and Myanmar . Will quality, lead time, and price improve? What are the implications regarding the political stability of these Southeast Asian nations? What will happen to carbon fiber manufacturers in China who have been dominating frame, components, and wheel production for the last decade?
European Electric Bicycle Origins
Latest data from Europe indicates a massive 90% drop in ebikes originating from China. Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Turkey are making up the difference.
Bike Manufacturers Have Limited Capacity These Days
Seeking a proper supplier both willing and capable of handling your order size is crucial these days. Without the right connections, factories are likely to turn down order requests.