Li Shaozhong initially wanted to produce the aluminum-zinc alloy, a common material on the international market. After the furnace was opened, the resulting aluminum-zinc alloy was tested and found to be superior in quality to the best zinc-aluminum alloys available internationally. This undoubtedly boosted their product's competitiveness in the international market.
Next, Li Shaozhong improved the process and produced a new type of aluminum alloy, which he named 6061 aluminum alloy.
This batch of aluminum alloy was specially prepared for the production of bicycles for the Yongyuan Bicycle Factory. This batch of aluminum alloy was processed into pipes and plates of various specifications and sent directly to the Yongyuan Bicycle Factory.
Li Shaozhong and Ye Shuning had previously researched extensively on bicycles at the research institute and had also learned about future trends in the bicycle market. The first product they planned to produce was a mountain bike.
In her previous life, when Ye Shuning was studying abroad, she would occasionally watch some bicycle races, and some of her classmates had participated in the competitions, so she knew a little about mountain bikes.
Mountain bikes are bicycles designed specifically for off-road riding (hills, trails, fields, and gravel roads). They were invented by people in the United States. A group of young people, keen on riding their beach bikes on the hillside, suddenly had an idea: "It would be so much fun to speed down the hill on a bike."
Thus began the design of off-road bicycles, later officially named mountain bikes. From then on, "downhill racing" emerged as a new sporting event, where athletes descended a prescribed downhill course at high speed on a mountain bike, with the fastest rider winning. This attracted numerous enthusiasts, and the mountain bike swept away traditional notions of cycling, bringing a new trend across the globe.
Li Shaozhong designed a variable-speed mountain bike based on the current international bicycle market situation. His design is very beautiful and its performance is much better than the products currently on the market.
Ye Shuning looked at her husband's design and said with a smile, "Honey, it's a waste of your talent to ask you to design a bicycle. But this bicycle is a great money-making project.
At present, the focus of the world's bicycle industry is shifting from traditional commuting vehicles to sports, mountain and leisure vehicles. In some developed countries, bicycles are becoming a more common sports, fitness, leisure and entertainment product.
As the income levels of people around the world increase, the global demand for bicycles will further expand. With the further structural upgrading of bicycles, it will bring greater profit margins to participants in this industry, and the development prospects of the bicycle industry will also be broader.
At present, many bicycle manufacturers in Western countries are also researching new products, and mountain bikes have gradually entered the public's field of vision, with huge market potential.
We can continue to release new products in the future, such as bicycles made of various aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, and carbon fiber materials. Current bicycle designs are far from the variety of uses and styles that will be available in the future, so we will definitely stay ahead of everyone else.
We are now in the perfect position to produce mountain bikes. Furthermore, our products are far superior to comparable international products in both design and performance. Combined with the Qin family's existing sales channels, our products will capture a larger market share."
Li Shaozhong said, "This is also the reason why I want to cooperate with Aye. The Qin family has been doing this business in Nangang for many years and has its own sales channels in many countries. This time, our products are very competitive in the international market, so we don't have to worry about not being able to open up the market.
Wife, do you think we can build a bicycle factory in Country Y under the name of bicycle production? We can ask Aye or my cousin to find a partner in Country Y to cooperate with us. We can use the partner in Country Y to purchase some precision machine tools, equipment, and instruments in his name.
Ye Shuning thought about it and said, "This method is feasible. We can also register more companies in other overseas regions. The legal persons can be citizens of Country Y or Country F, and we can be the actual controlling shareholders.
We can then purchase some equipment in a dispersed manner, and then pretend that the equipment is shipped from Nangang to the mainland. This will also confuse some people's sight."
Li Shaozhong said, "I'll let Aye and my cousin handle this matter right away. The Qin, Yan, and Ling families all have branches in Country Y, so finding a suitable partner shouldn't be difficult. Or we can just find someone from Country Y who will serve as the legal representative. The next step is to produce the product and sell it to Country Y. That will be more convincing."
Designing a bicycle is too easy for a mechanical expert like Li Shaozhong who has mastered a lot of advanced technical knowledge.
The main features of a mountain bike are wide tires, straight handlebars, front and rear shock absorbers, and a comfortable ride. The wide, multi-toothed tires provide grip, while the shock absorbers absorb impact.
Mountain bikes have the characteristics of high rigidity and flexible riding. Riders do not have to choose a road when riding, and can enjoy the comfortable riding pleasure on various road environments.
The various components of a mountain bike are different from those of an ordinary bicycle. They have tires with cushioning and good shock resistance, a strong and sturdy frame with high material rigidity, handlebars that do not easily cause fatigue, and a transmission that allows for smooth riding even on steep slopes. All of these make mountain bikes more suitable for mountain climbing, cross-country riding, and outings.
The mountain bike designed by Li Shaozhong fully embodies these characteristics.
Ye Shuning believes that mountain bikes, with their sturdy, rugged, novel appearance, dazzling colors, and superior riding performance, will soon become a fashion trend pursued by urban youth. This is foreseeable.
Ye Shuning said: "We can gradually launch more models of variable speed mountain bikes in the future, such as 18-speed, 20-speed, 21-speed, 24-speed, 27-speed and 30-speed. We can also produce full-suspension mountain bikes, multi-purpose mountain bikes, touring mountain bikes, etc.
The bicycle is simple in structure and doesn't require much effort on our part, so we can just leave it to Brother Qin Er from now on."
Li Shaozhong said, "It seems that this is also a very large project. I guess my cousin and his family will have to participate. I don't want the Qin family to dominate alone."
Ye Shuning also understood her husband's concerns. "Then let my eldest cousin and Ling Xuan participate as well. I think Second Brother Qin will agree."
Li Shaozhong thought, he had to agree even if he didn't agree. After all, the technology was in his hands and he held the initiative. And with Qin Zongye's clever mind, he would definitely not refuse his suggestion.
Li Shaozhong contacted Yan Xiheng and Ling Xuan separately. Of course, the two wanted to participate in the new project of the bicycle factory. They did not ask Li Shaozhong to come forward and went directly to Qin Zongye.
Qin Zongye didn't refuse. It's good for everyone to make money and share the risks.
Moreover, the advanced technology was in Li Shaozhong's hands, so he had no reason to refuse.
If he refused this time, Li Shaozhong and the others would probably just dump him next time. He wouldn't do something stupid and lose the big picture.
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