Originally Posted by
Hiro11
I'm almost completely confused by this post:
Are you implying that current companies making bike stuff in the US are not profitable? What in the OP's mind is happening in the world that could drive increased profit margins from US manufacturer of bike stuff? Let's read on.
...OK. So what are these other factors? OP, what are you saying?
OK, I think OP is saying that there is the opportunity to manufacture bike stuff in the US because less bike stuff is being manufactured in China. Is that true? If so, how does that change market dynamics and open up opportunities for US manufacturers? Perhaps he's saying supply is going to fall while demand increases, causing prices to rise. Perhaps OP is further saying that if prices do indeed rise, they may hit a point when higher cost American manufacturing is (more?) profitable. But none of this is spelled out here.
OP drops this reference as if we all know it, have read it, understand why it's relevant here and can appreciate how it contributes to his argument. I've personally never heard of stem referred to by these dimensions. What length of stem? Also, why is the OP looking to buy "from China"?
Yup, I’m looking for a quill stem for my beach cruiser, for a internal diameter 22.2mm steering tube, and a 25.4mm handle bar. I am having difficulty finding one. There is a wholesaler, Top Lowrider that is out of many things including stems. I’m wondering what’s going on in the supply chain. I do know people are selling used bike at higher prices. I have sold 4 old bikes. 3 LBS I visited, have little new bike inventory, but a shop full of repairs. Which I assume is causing a run on parts, availability and higher prices, maybe? I’d make my own stem if I had a Haas CNC machine and maybe a couple extra and sell them. Anyways, interesting just thinking about it, I’m sure all will return to normal.
I, Pencil reference:
https://fee.org/media/33856/i-pencil...ebsite-pdf.pdf
Sorry for the scavenger hunt.