Author Topic: Pinkbike story on what it takes to build a bike brand from Asia  (Read 6325 times)

325racer

Pinkbike story on what it takes to build a bike brand from Asia
« on: February 26, 2018, 10:53:13 AM »
Interesting watch.




Carbon_Dude

Re: Pinkbike story on what it takes to build a bike brand from Asia
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2018, 08:28:20 PM »
It's cool to see someone make a video of going to the Taiwan bike show and talking to some people in the industry.

I guess a Taiwanese frame is much more expensive than a Chinese frame as well.  It really doesn't surprise me that the big brands have someone there full time checking and maintaining QC in the factory.

On the other hand, I think if a couple of guys really wanted to start a new bike brand, and had about 250,000 USD to invest in it, it can still be done.
« Last Edit: March 05, 2018, 08:47:17 PM by Carbon_Dude »
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325racer

Re: Pinkbike story on what it takes to build a bike brand from Asia
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2018, 08:26:33 PM »
Case in point, new San Diego based company

https://eminentcycles.com

Rumor has it, he cashed in his 401k to start the Brand.  This does look like a truly proprietary frame.  Not sure where they are really being built.

Carbon_Dude

Re: Pinkbike story on what it takes to build a bike brand from Asia
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2018, 08:31:42 PM »
Frame just looked dated, not modern looking at all. 

And SRAM brakes, why would anyone not choose Shimano XT/XTR brakes on a new mountain bike?   ;D ;D ;D

Either way, I hope he doesn't lose his shorts on trying to make a new brand work with only one model bike to start.
2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA