03-09-2011, 03:30 PM
I want to build about 5 decent basic bikes - how do i start from scratch - how do i get the frames, all parts , and cheap costs. whats the best way to do this
any suggestions
any suggestions
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(03-10-2011, 03:17 PM)DaveM Wrote: Most of the people who sell bikes as a side project refurbish used bikes. But to do this in any profitable way pretty much requires that you do the labor yourself.
Quote:how do these companies do it
(03-12-2011, 10:46 AM)djspuddy Wrote: its all for a university based project anyhow - any info on how they do make this in companies and how much each part would cost
(03-12-2011, 12:49 PM)KC-Steve Wrote:(03-12-2011, 10:46 AM)djspuddy Wrote: its all for a university based project anyhow - any info on how they do make this in companies and how much each part would cost
Your question goes back to the planning stages being staggering. I would begin by asking yourself how many bicycles you intend to produce. If you intend to only produce 6 or 7, then the process is completely different than how a company producing 1000s would approach the same question of production. At the level you stated above, you are not a factory producer as much as you are a custom hand-made producer. I doubt you could even get a price-break on components at that level. Your competition is other custom hand-made producers and THAT is very important to know.
I would suggest that you start by composing a business plan so you can at least outline where you are going as well as get an idea of what is needed to get where you are going. It is sort of an "ends" and "means" kind of thing. If you just do that, you might get an "A." But then again, maybe the business plan is what you really needed in the first place, right?
Good luck on the school work.
Steve
(03-24-2011, 11:02 AM)JohnV Wrote: Best place to find that information is to contact a sales rep from a wholesaler like JB Importers and see what type of deal they will give you. Most bike shops that sell on the net will not drop too much from their price because the more they drop, the less they make. Since they have to buy from a wholesaler, it would only make sense to go to them as well. However, without a proper business license and state tax account, I doubt that they will sell anything to you as a private individual or student, because your intent is to resell the items; and for that you need a state tax number and business license (in the U.S.).its not for real its just theory - basically like an assignment for school
You may luck out and find a wholesaler or two that does Internet sales, but you won't get the discount that a bike shop will get, plus you will have to pay the sales tax on the items you buy. Depending on how many bikes you produce and sell, you might get in hot water with the state as most states require a business license if you routinely sell more than a few items.
Have you thought about looking to do a different project?
(03-24-2011, 02:32 PM)RBurrelli Wrote: I really don't think this is the place to find the answers you are looking for.
We are not bike builders. Just everyday riders who try to do our own repairs.
Good luck with your school project.
(03-24-2011, 08:44 AM)djspuddy Wrote:(03-12-2011, 12:49 PM)KC-Steve Wrote:(03-12-2011, 10:46 AM)djspuddy Wrote: its all for a university based project anyhow - any info on how they do make this in companies and how much each part would cost
Your question goes back to the planning stages being staggering. I would begin by asking yourself how many bicycles you intend to produce. If you intend to only produce 6 or 7, then the process is completely different than how a company producing 1000s would approach the same question of production. At the level you stated above, you are not a factory producer as much as you are a custom hand-made producer. I doubt you could even get a price-break on components at that level. Your competition is other custom hand-made producers and THAT is very important to know.
I would suggest that you start by composing a business plan so you can at least outline where you are going as well as get an idea of what is needed to get where you are going. It is sort of an "ends" and "means" kind of thing. If you just do that, you might get an "A." But then again, maybe the business plan is what you really needed in the first place, right?
Good luck on the school work.
Steve
as a project for school. I want to design my own mountain bikes and sell them to make a profit- say i make a 1000 bikes sell them at 100 dollars each -
how do i go about doing this - i know i need bike parts and cost to buy those parts - also premises to rent to sell the bikes - how do i find these out or where can i find out roughlt how much each part would cost to build or buy in bulk , i need
Frame
Fork
Headset
....... snip
tires/tubes
any help