MERIDA was founded in Taiwan in 1972 by Ike Tseng, who, according to company legend, was inspired by a US bike shop sign refusing to repair poor-quality bikes. The company still hand-builds bicycles in Taiwan, and in 2023 the founder's grandson Vansen Tseng became president, the third generation to lead it.
Same category, HQ in Taiwan
BITaiwanese design-led maker of compact pumps, multitools and workshop equipment, often distinguished by polished aluminium construction. The catalogue combines compact pumps and multitools with workshop equipment, tubeless tools and travel-oriented repair products.
Bicycle tools and pumps
BRFounded in 2009, Bryton develops GPS-enabled cycling electronics, including Rider computers and connected sensors. The company says its headquarters are in Taipei and lists partnerships with professional racing teams.
GPS cycling computers and sensors
CKCKT (Carbon Knowledge Team) makes carbon road bike frames and complete bicycles. The Taiwanese brand was founded in 1990 by former national team coach Chiang Kuang Tsan and sells mainly in Europe.
Bicycle frames and bikes
GIGiant describes itself as the world's leading brand of high-quality bicycles and cycling gear. It is part of the Giant Group, founded in 1972 in Taiwan by King Liu as the Giant Manufacturing Company, which first built bicycles for other leading cycling brands. Giant says it helped move the industry from steel to lighter, stronger aluminum frames and was the first to make carbon fiber bikes widely available.
Specialist sports equipment
JAJagwire began in 1995 with inner wires and cable housings, then expanded into brake pads, rotors, hydraulic hoses and workshop tools. Its control-system parts are supplied to bicycle manufacturers and sold through aftermarket distributors in more than 60 countries. The legal notice identifies Chia Cherne Industry Company, Ltd. as its operator.
Bicycle cables, hoses and brakes
KMKMC specialises in bicycle chains and drivetrain components for original-equipment customers and riders. Its corporate site covers product development and lists the headquarters in Tainan, Taiwan.
Bicycle chains and drivetrain parts
