My next bike will be Canadian. Your reviews please. Flag wave.
07-06-06, 06:18 PM
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I'm from N.Y but my ride is from our neighbors up north
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07-07-06, 06:45 AM
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+1 for Marinoni...I've also heard great things about the Garneau and Devinci bikes. Note for a few extra $ you can get custom sizing and paint from Marinoni.
Keep in mind most of these 'Canadian' companies bikes are made off shore....Marinoni is probably the only one that still fabricates there frames here (metal frames only). Good luck with your search!!
Keep in mind most of these 'Canadian' companies bikes are made off shore....Marinoni is probably the only one that still fabricates there frames here (metal frames only). Good luck with your search!!
07-07-06, 09:29 AM
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Check out www.evertibikes.com real nice bikes.
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Originally Posted by corn oil
Keep in mind most of these 'Canadian' companies bikes are made off shore....Marinoni is probably the only one that still fabricates there frames here (metal frames only).
07-07-06, 12:52 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Now Marioni is winning this so far if it were a pole. I sure would be nice to see them all lined up together to get a better feel for them.
I just saw probably the most obscure Canadian bike yet at the local Crit. A class 1/2 guy was riding a Wolf brand. Made in Ontario.
I just saw probably the most obscure Canadian bike yet at the local Crit. A class 1/2 guy was riding a Wolf brand. Made in Ontario.
07-07-06, 02:38 PM
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Don't be shy, get a Trek that's actually made somewhere up north!
Oops I forget, you're required by law to buy Canada - fly Air Canada, gas PetroCanada...
Oops I forget, you're required by law to buy Canada - fly Air Canada, gas PetroCanada...
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Originally Posted by oc613
+1 for Rocky Mountain! Handbuilt here in Canada (hence the premium).
I have a 2006 Solo AC50 and it I'm absolutely loving it. I put on 132 KM today alone without the slightest discomfort - and man is it ever fast when you want it to be!
Besides, I haven't seen another Rocky on the road in my city
I have a 2006 Solo AC50 and it I'm absolutely loving it. I put on 132 KM today alone without the slightest discomfort - and man is it ever fast when you want it to be!
Besides, I haven't seen another Rocky on the road in my city
07-07-06, 10:02 PM
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Dion Bikes made in Coquitlam. Used in top end triathalons.
https://www.truenorthcycles.com/ custom made, real nice
For carbon frame, try Marinoni's. THere is a european site that tests carbon fibre bikes for fatigue. They list every frame sent them that meets their top criteria. If i recall the only 2 that made the grade are Scott CR1 and Marinoni. The site is linked on Scott's site as its quite an endorsement
Edit: was more than 2, was 6. Heres link https://www.efbe.de/testergebnisse/fu...p?typ=3&sort=1
https://www.truenorthcycles.com/ custom made, real nice
For carbon frame, try Marinoni's. THere is a european site that tests carbon fibre bikes for fatigue. They list every frame sent them that meets their top criteria. If i recall the only 2 that made the grade are Scott CR1 and Marinoni. The site is linked on Scott's site as its quite an endorsement
Edit: was more than 2, was 6. Heres link https://www.efbe.de/testergebnisse/fu...p?typ=3&sort=1
07-08-06, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
Little known truth...they're all kinda the same...and neither will make anyone a better rider.
DOCRAY is kinda bitter, and to be honest, I'm worried about him. This tour thing is hitting him like 9/11 hit me....
'BUT -------
Those BORA's ARE DEAD SEXY!!!!
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07-09-06, 06:25 AM
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Opus and Devinci are kind of lower end IMO. Although Rocky is known more for their mountain bikes, they are absoutely world class/top of the line. I would guess their road line is much the same. Marinoni has always been a cool brand that always kind of sat under the radar. Miele is nothing. They used to make good steel bikes, but now they just make crap very low end kids bikes.
Canada has a lot of great bikes companys. Thanks for a great thread!!!!
Canada has a lot of great bikes companys. Thanks for a great thread!!!!
07-09-06, 07:37 AM
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Two things,
Norco is a marketing company, the bikes ARE NOT manufactured in Canada.
The frames are made in factories in Taiwan, China and Vietnam ( as are about 85% of all bike frames in the stores these days).
Definitely CAnadian built
www.timetogetnaked.com
www.peytocycles.com
Norco is a marketing company, the bikes ARE NOT manufactured in Canada.
The frames are made in factories in Taiwan, China and Vietnam ( as are about 85% of all bike frames in the stores these days).
Definitely CAnadian built
www.timetogetnaked.com
www.peytocycles.com
07-10-06, 11:06 AM
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There's a 57 cm Guru Carbino at Tom's Pro Bike in Lancaster, NY.
Full Record with Campy Neutrons.
I could pick it up for you.
Full Record with Campy Neutrons.
I could pick it up for you.
07-10-06, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by operator
Jesus, could we have more annoying logos on our bike please?
I love this attitude. "those bikes are all made in Taiwain...the following are made in Canada, eh...."
Please. The frame is one single part of a bike, and most bike parts are now made in Asia, at higher rates of quality than ever before. If parts manufacture was done in Canada, we'd all still be on steel cranks and 5-speed lever shifters.
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Guru - This one except in black.
07-10-06, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by waytoomanybikes
Two things,
Norco is a marketing company, the bikes ARE NOT manufactured in Canada.
The frames are made in factories in Taiwan, China and Vietnam ( as are about 85% of all bike frames in the stores these days).
Definitely CAnadian built
www.timetogetnaked.com
www.peytocycles.com
Norco is a marketing company, the bikes ARE NOT manufactured in Canada.
The frames are made in factories in Taiwan, China and Vietnam ( as are about 85% of all bike frames in the stores these days).
Definitely CAnadian built
www.timetogetnaked.com
www.peytocycles.com
07-10-06, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
Do I have to do everything around here?
07-10-06, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Tequila Joe
Guru - This one except in black.