Components do not sell like complete bikes. A dealer orders a wheelset one week and a box of brake pads the next, and the parts that stay on the shelf are the ones you cannot get. That is why we ship components in mixed containers, built around what actually moves.
What we supply
Frames and forks in carbon and aluminium, wheelsets, handlebars and cockpits, seatposts, saddles, cranks, wheels and rims, tyres and tubes, brake callipers and pads, cables, bearings and small hardware. Each production batch is inspected and recorded, so traceability is per batch rather than by impression.
Building a components container that turns over
A components container is a different exercise from a bike container, because the value density is uneven — a carbon wheelset occupies the same space as several boxes of brake pads. The approach that works is to plan around your dealer network rather than around a price list: high-turn wear items fill the bulk of the container, service parts (cables, pads, bearings, derailleur hangers) travel in quantity because they are light and cheap, and the high-value items are limited to the specifications your customers actually ask for by name.
The reference figure used across the trade is to reserve roughly 8–12% of container space for wear parts on the models you sell. On a components order the equivalent discipline is to fix the parts list before production rather than after, and to confirm which items share a carton so the loading plan is realistic.
Specification discipline
Component specification is where a wholesale order quietly loses money. A frame described only as “T700 carbon”, or a wheelset sold as “stainless spokes”, can arrive with a different material or a lower grade and still technically match the order — unless the specification is written precisely. We fix the specification in writing before production: reference, material, finish and dimensions for each critical part, with a tolerance sheet for the dimensions that matter, so the finished batch can be measured against something rather than argued about.
Quality and documentation
Sampled structural and fatigue testing to ISO 4210 on frames and forks, seven QC checkpoints, and 100% pre-shipment function testing on assembled items. Every container leaves with photographs, carton count and packing list, plus specification sheets for the parts shipped — the same records we use in warranty and claim cases.
Commercial terms
MOQ depends on the tooling and the part: an existing mould and a stock component allow the lowest quantities we offer, while a private mould requires volume. Standard terms are 30% T/T deposit and the balance against the B/L copy, with L/C at sight available. Samples and small trial quantities are possible before a container commitment.
What goes into a components container
| Group | Typical items | Behaviour in the container |
|---|---|---|
| High-turn wear | Tyres, tubes, brake pads, chains, cables and housings, grips | Light and cheap; fill volume and are consumed fastest by dealers |
| Service parts | Bearings, derailleur hangers, bottom brackets, small hardware, spokes | Very light; always ship in quantity because they are impossible to source locally in a hurry |
| Structural | Frames, forks, wheels and rims | Bulky; define the loading plan and the value of the container |
| Cockpit | Handlebars, stems, seatposts, saddles | Mixed bulk; usually specified by the models you already sell |
The value density is uneven — one carbon wheelset occupies the same space as several cartons of brake pads — which is why a components container is planned around your dealer network rather than around a price list.
What drives the minimum order quantity
MOQ in this trade is not arbitrary, and it is not a negotiating position. It comes from four things:
| Driver | Effect on MOQ |
|---|---|
| Tooling | An existing mould carries no tooling cost and allows the lowest quantity we offer. A private mould has to be amortised, so the minimum rises in step with the tooling cost. |
| Frame material | Alloy has the lowest barrier. Carbon adds layup tooling and a longer ramp, so the minimum rises again — more on a new layup than on an established one. |
| Finish complexity | Two-colour wet paint and custom decals require masking, artwork and a paint batch run; a single-colour powder coat does not. |
| Component availability | Named-brand groupsets have their own supply lead times and minimum purchase steps, which can set the floor for the whole order. |
Inside a mixed container, per-model and per-colour minimums apply as well. That is why a container built from four variants usually costs more per unit than the same volume built from two — the mix is a cost decision, not just a merchandising one.
The seven QC checkpoints every order passes
| # | Checkpoint | What is checked |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incoming material | Tube and sheet specification, alloy grade confirmation, and component references against the bill of materials |
| 2 | Frame dimensional | Critical dimensions and geometry against the tolerance sheet; bottom-bracket thread and facing |
| 3 | Weld and alignment | Weld quality, rear-triangle alignment, dropout parallelism, and fork alignment |
| 4 | Surface and paint | Surface preparation, primer and topcoat coverage, colour against the approved sample, decal position |
| 5 | Assembly and torque | Torque on critical fasteners, brake setup, gear indexing, and wheel trueing |
| 6 | Function test | 100% of units: braking, shifting, steering — and electrical function on e-bikes |
| 7 | Packing and loading | Carton contents against the packing list, carton count, and photographs of the loaded container before the doors close |
Structural and fatigue testing to ISO 4210 is carried out on sampled frames rather than on every unit. Sampling is the method the standard itself describes, which is why an inspection report containing the sample plan and the results is what a third-party inspector will ask for first.
Frequently asked questions
Can we order components without frames or complete bikes?
Yes. A pure components container is one of the most common ways our buyers start, because it tests several product lines at once without committing to a bike model.
Do you supply genuine replacement parts for the bikes we already sell?
That is the intent of the programme: we supply parts for the models actually shipped rather than a generic kit, so your workshop is not adapting a component designed for something else.
How is the specification guaranteed?
By writing it down before production — reference, material, finish and dimensions for each critical part, with a tolerance sheet for the dimensions that matter. A frame described only as “T700 carbon” is not a specification.
Can we use our own component brands in the build?
Yes, where those components are available to us at the volumes involved. Named-brand groupsets have their own lead times and minimum purchase steps, so tell us the build and we will confirm.
What is the smallest sensible first order?
A mixed container that includes spares for the models you already stock. It is the lowest-risk way to test both a supply line and the parts demand behind it.
When we are not the right supplier
Two qualifications, stated plainly. First, if you need twenty units next week, we are not your supplier: there is no production run to release and no sea freight to catch, and local stock will beat us on speed every time. Second, factory-direct pricing only pays off when an order is planned. If you are assembling a range for a season, we work; if you are filling a gap in a single week, we do not.
What we will not do is quote you a specification we cannot hold. If a component in your target build is not available at the price point you need, we say so and offer the alternative rather than matching the quote and hoping the difference is not noticed on arrival.
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How this page was written. Meihanda has manufactured bicycles, frames and components in its own factory in Foshan, Guangdong Province, China since 2014 (ISO 9001:2015). Container-loading figures and lead-time ranges shown here are industry reference ranges: the exact figures depend on the model, the packing configuration and the degree of customisation, and are confirmed per order in your quotation and proforma. Last reviewed: October 2026.
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