European anti-dumping regulations against China produced e-bikes and the percentage rules for how much Chinese components can be used on a bike are more pertinent now than ever. Be sure to check if your supply chain meets the current requirements.

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.

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.

Where should electric bikes be manufactured? The increasingly expanding e-bike market is reliant upon both Taiwan and China for ensuring steady supply to Europe and the United States.

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?

We know it’s easy to find bike manufacturing suppliers online. How do you ensure their quality?

Almost all major manufacturing sectors are moving some production out of China. What’s going to happen with the bicycle frame manufacturers?

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.

Electric motors and systems made in China are increasingly under scrutiny. It’s time for brands to source from suppliers who produce high performance ebikes and eMTBs product not made in China.

Should you create your own bicycle frames or use an open model from suppliers?

Moving your existing bicycle and e-bike production out of China can be very challenging. Let us guide you through the hoops.

Steel is the real deal. If you’re looking to manufacture steel and titanium bicycle and e-bike frames, you’ve found the right sourcing agent.

Oerus utilizes readily available technology in Taiwan and China to create bicycle frames and components: Plastic injection moulding, Rubber compression moulding, Metal forging, Metal Casting, Extrusion, Pultrusion, Fibreglass moulding, Carbon fiber moulding, CNC machining, and 3D additive manufacturing. All of these applications are imperative towards creating bicycle and e-bike frames and components.

There are only about a dozen highly qualified carbon fiber bike frame suppliers spread between China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. You need the right factory to produce your frames and components to avoid quality and safety issues.

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.