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Where is your Bike Made

Posted: 28 Apr 2009, 11:59
by Frank.S87
Came across this not sure if its True but its a good read

http://allanti.com/page.cfm?PageID=328

Posted: 29 Apr 2009, 08:21
by christian
I'd say it is true. Giant and Merida are two biggest frame builders.

Posted: 29 Apr 2009, 08:29
by weiyun
Advanced Group of Taiwan is the other big three CF bike component OEMs in the world.

Posted: 29 Apr 2009, 18:37
by Trouty
I'd say it is true. Giant and Merida are two biggest frame builders.
After waiting 6 months for my Carrera track bike which is supposedly hand made by Italian elves...I would probably never go with a Carrera ever again and stick to these more mass produced brands for the speed of delivery and bang for the $. But try and find a size 48 or smaller frame off the shelf in a shop and it is almost impossible.

I didn't see Carrera on the report Frank posted so I will positively assume the whole bike was made, painted and assembled in Italy. If anyone knows any different......I don't want to hear it.

Posted: 30 Apr 2009, 10:48
by Frank.S87
I wonder if you're able to go and make a custom order from one of these suppliers which supply frames like Cervelo - the stickers of cause since they're Decal them elswhere

Posted: 30 Apr 2009, 11:28
by weiyun
I wonder if you're able to go and make a custom order from one of these suppliers which supply frames like Cervelo - the stickers of cause since they're Decal them elswhere
Of course, if you can come up with a design file and money to have them make it for you, just not other people's product. Otherwise the OEM would be breaking their contractual agreement with their client.