The Taiwan Bicycle
Manufacturing Industry Review
I am in the final stage of planning for an all-alloy bike, no carbon components at all, for the low-end of the market. This has meant selecting a quality fork producer. I produce my own carbon forks and have not yet used an alloy fork. So I have had to search for a producer. Probably
Al 7005 is the main alloy you’ll find in higher end bicycle frames. An alternative is Al 7046 which is 80% stronger and around 16% lighter. It costs more but not so much more as to make it not cost-effective to use it. Here’s what goes into these alloys in the various % proportions, what makes
The old Taichung aerodrome was the location for a very hot day’s criterium racing last Saturday. This is part of a whole weekend’s racing, the annual Giant Cup which includes MTB racing on Sunday. Giant Taiwan’s new multistory HQ overlooks the venue, having recently moved from their old premises in the city’s south. The younger
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