Road Cycling - Who makes the high-end Louis Garneau frames?

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F1_Fan
01-30-04, 10:23 AM
Does anyone know who the OEM builder(s) is(are) for the LG5, LG6.1, LG7 frames?

I can get my choice of model for a good price but I like to know what I'm getting...

battaglin
10-13-05, 07:40 AM
Hi, I'm new at this forum. found your question while netsurfing since I just got broadband connex. Anyway I accidentally found the LG7 on LG's site while searching for jerseys. Got surprised when I saw the LG7 which is very similar to my Ti/Carb frameset I got Nov. '03 from a LBS(i'm in manila phil. btw). That frame is made by Hando, or thats what the label reads, and sourced from taiwan according to the LBS. I checked the geometry and they matched! same frameset profile except for the LG decals. I've been searching for whom(known label )this frame was made for. I took a plunge when I bought this frameset coz I just wanted a ti frame after all those paint troubles with my previous bikes.( and its within my meager budget. got it for about 800usd) I'll have to say its the best frameset I've owned so far. I've since replaced the fork with an all carbon one.( MC monoc,also taiwan) and it's a big improvement in comfort and weight with the stock al steerer fork. If you've bought this already I know you're as happy with it as I am. If you're worried about durability, I've logged close to 15000kms on varying terrain. descended a 35km long mountain(climbed it too!) and rode through cobblestone like stretches. I've owned a columbus steel battaglin, wilier, Giant TCR Al, and presently own a CAAD5 bike as well. This Ti/carb frame is the best all around. If you still have not purchased, think no more! Happy Riding!
DocRay
10-13-05, 12:11 PM
These are likely Giant built frames. Locally, these are very good reliable carbon frames.
But really, is there a single example of breaking frames out there above $1500?? Is this really for concern??
That Nando is nice.