THE OERUS BLOG
The latest news, analysis and insights.
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.
Taichung Bike Week 2023
Visit us at the 2023 Taichung Bike Week from October 3 to October 6.
Countdown to Eurobike 2022
Less than two weeks to go before we head over to Frankfurt, Germany for Eurobike 2022. We are excited to see our clients and look forward to meet new people. Contact us today to schedule a meeting to discuss about your next project.
Eurobike 2020 - Cancelled!
The 2020 Eurobike Trade Show appears to be moving forward with its rescheduled dates from Novemeber 24-26. Unfortunately, OERUS will not be attending Eurobike 2020 due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions.
Booming Bicycle Sales Effect on Supply Chain
Global bicycle and ebike sales are skyrocketing and its straining effect on the supply chain are now being felt.
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.
What to Expect when Sourcing E-bikes from Taiwan
One of the most common requests we receive since the institution of anti-dumping duties on China produced e-bikes is sourcing from Taiwan based manufacturers for similar e-bikes. There are many things to expect when switching production to Taiwan from China.
COVID-19 is Disrupting Global Bike Manufacturing
Last month, Coronavirus (COVID-19) wreaked havoc amongst supply chains operating in East Asia, particularly China, where a large percentage of bikes and e-bikes are still produced. By late March, it seems that the COVID-19 figures in East Asia have plateaued while Europe and North America figures are now growing exponentially.
How COVID-19 Affects Bike Production
Oerus is actively monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Taiwan and China. As we near March, bicycle manufacturing in several regions throughout China are still shutdown. Meanwhile in Taiwan, factories have already been active for weeks following the Chinese New Year holiday.
Chinese New Year, Coronavirus, and more...
Chinese New Year is upon us. Coronavirus is picking up steam in China and globally. The 2020 Taipei Cycle Show is near. Catch up on the latest news that affects the bicycle industry.
Shortage of AL7005 for Bike Frame Production
Over the course of several months now, we have steadily seen the availability of AL7005 series aluminum alloy used commonly for bicycle frame production become constrained.
Taichung Bike Week 2019
The 2019 Taichung Bike Week is coming up soon. If you need to set up a meeting with us, please feel free to contact us today. See you later!
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.
See you at Eurobike 2019!
Oerus will be attending the upcoming 2019 Eurobike show! Contact us via e-mail today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to meeting you!
How to Make Sure your Supplier can Produce Reliable Product?
Always make sure your supplier is capable of producing reliable product. Ignoring this will very likely destroy your brand down the line.
How to Transition to a New Bicycle Assembly Factory
Thinking of changing your bicycle assembly factory? As complicated as it sounds, the process is actually quite straightforward. Let us guide you through the process.