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OEM vs ODM for Bicycles

Two ways to put your name on a MEIRX-built bike. Here is exactly how each one works — and which fits your brand.

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THE TWO MODELS

OEM or ODM — what changes?

OEM — Private label

Use MEIRX existing frames and models. You supply the brand identity; we keep the frame structure intact.

  • Your logo, custom paint & colorways
  • Configuration & component choices
  • Custom packaging & manuals
  • No frame-structure change
  • Sampling: ~15–25 working days
ODM — Deep customization

Start from your drawing or sample. MEIRX modifies structure, develops a new model, or co-develops with you.

  • Structure changes & new model development
  • New tooling / mold where required
  • Joint engineering & co-development
  • Sampling: ~30–45 working days (excl. test/revise)
AT A GLANCE

OEM vs ODM

Dimension OEM (private label) ODM (deep custom)
Starting pointMEIRX existing modelYour drawing / sample / concept
Frame structureUnchangedModified / new development
ToolingNone / minimalNew mold may be required
Sampling lead time~15–25 working days~30–45 working days (excl. test/revise)
Reference MOQ~50 units (1×20' GP preferred)~100 units (by tooling workload)

Reference starting points from typical projects; final MOQ and lead time confirmed per project after feasibility review.

MEIRX · PROJECT FLOW

How a project flows

1
Requirements talk

Share drawings / samples / configuration / target market.

2
Feasibility & quote

Engineering reviews manufacturability; we quote tooling, lead time, MOQ.

3
Sample confirmation

You review and approve the physical sample.

4
Deposit

Production slot is secured with a deposit.

5
Mass production

Frames built, painted, assembled, QC'd to the confirmed spec.

6
Shipment

FOB Tianjin Port — your forwarder handles from there.

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OEM vs ODM — FAQ

OEM (private label) uses MEIRX existing frames and models — you add your own logo, custom paint, configuration, and packaging, without changing the frame structure. ODM (original design manufacturing) starts from your drawing or sample: MEIRX modifies the structure, develops a new model, or co-develops a fresh design, which may involve new tooling.

OEM private-label samples typically take about 15–25 working days. ODM deep-customization samples typically take about 30–45 working days (excluding any test and revision cycles). Both are reference timelines and are confirmed per project.

As a reference, OEM private-label complete bikes start from around 50 units, with full-container (1×20' GP) preferred for production. ODM structural development starts from around 100 units, evaluated by the tooling workload. Final MOQ is confirmed per project.

Yes. MEIRX accepts 2D/3D drawings and physical samples. For drawings, our engineers review manufacturability and quote tooling cost, lead time, and MOQ. For samples, we measure, benchmark, or iterate on them, then return a proposal and quote.

Shipment is FOB Tianjin Port (Tianjin, China). The standard flow is: requirements → feasibility & quote → sample confirmation → deposit → mass production → FOB Tianjin shipment.