THE OERUS BLOG
The latest news, analysis and insights.
European E-Bike Origin Rules
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.
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.
Taipei Cycle 2020 - Cancelled!
The upcoming 2020 Taipei Cycle Show is taking place next month from March 4-7. Be sure to make plans now and pay attention to the Coronavirus situation. Send an e-mail to OERUS if you wish to meet and discuss how we can help with your next project.
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.
Get Ready for 2020!
The team at Oerus wishes everybody a Happy New Year! We are looking forward to a prosperous 2020 for everybody in the bike business. Ensure that you are up to speed before Chinese New Year begins in January 2020!
Where to produce E-bikes? Taiwan or China?
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.
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.
Time to Start Writing Letters to the USTR!
After only one day Oerus blogged about the benefits of maintaining a backup option for carbon fiber manufacturing in China, we read about American tariff exemptions for China-made carbon fiber frames under US$600.