Detroit put the world on wheels and automakers continue to churn out innovation, especially with EVs. With its growing reputation in the electric space, it’s not too surprising the Motor City is also attracting more E-bike companies.Vela Bikes, an E-bike maker started in Brazil 12 years ago that expanded into the U.S. during the COVID-19 E-bike boom, heard the industry buzz about Detroit and, after some due diligence, decided to move manufacturing and assembling of its bikes from China to Detroit — a process currently underway.
“After a couple of challenging years for the global supply chain, we are thrilled to take a significant step towards manufacturing our bikes in the United States,” said Justin Kosmides, co-founder and CEO of Vela Bikes.
Vela Bikes is partnering with Cardinal Cycling Group, a bicycle investment and management firm in Arkansas specializing in manufacturing e-bikes in the U.S. and Europe. CCG purchased Detroit Bikes earlier this year and it continues to manufacture that brand and others at the 50,000-square-foot factory on the city’s west side, which was part of the deal.
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