Originally Posted by MichaelW
Take your pick from the big brands: Fuji, Trek, Bianchi, Jamis, Cannondale.
Small workshop frames: Surly, Gunnar, Soma
Expedition grade: Bruce Gordon BLT.
Actually, Surly is a brand made for Quality Bike Parts - perhaps the largest parts wholesaler in the US. The only thing "small" about Surly is the "Image" of a small company that they try to put forward in their marketing. They are made in Taiwan. Soma is a brand name of American Cyclery, that is also made in Taiwan. Gunnar is a brand name of Waterford, and I think they are made in Wisconson.
Bruce Gordon Cycles is actually a small workshop - you can't get much smaller than ONE person. And they are made in the USA - if that makes any difference to anyone.
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
www.bgcycles.com