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Bicycles have undoubtedly become an essential part of our daily lives. They continue to revolutionise transport systems, providing an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, have you ever wondered where your two-wheeled wonder comes from? In this article, we\u2019ll explore the world of bicycle manufacturing, looking at global production broadly and some individual brands specifically, to see where and how they\u2019re made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the trends in bicycle production is a key part of creating our sustainable future, and so, with a little help, we can help to choose bikes that aren\u2019t just good for us, but for the planet as well.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Where Are Most Bikes Made in the World?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In terms of bicycle production, there are certain countries that dominate the global market. China, by far, is the largest producer of bicycles in the world. It\u2019s estimated that of the 100 million bicycles produced each year<\/a>, China produces around 75%<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of the 76.4 million bicycles produced by China in 2021 (1.5% more than in 2020), 69.23 million of those were exported. Incidentally, they also produced 45.51 million e-bikes in the same year, representing a 10.3% increase on the year before<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other significant manufacturing hubs include India, Taiwan, and Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One European country is ready to give China some stiff competition, though. Of the 13.5 million non-motorized bicycles produced in Europe in 2021, nearly 3 million of those were produced in Portugal, accounting for around 20% of the EU\u2019s total production<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bicycle Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To fully understand the origin of bicycles, it\u2019s essential to differentiate between the different aspects of \u2018making\u2019 a bike, such as design, manufacturing and assembly. We can simplify the process as such:<\/p>\n\n\n\n