Originally Posted by mike

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One thing I noticed about Japanese bicycle and Japanese after-market bicycle gadgets is that although they are made in China, they are of better quality than the Chinese bicycles and parts we get in the States. I think their specs must be tighter than the USA importers.

Japanese bikes and bike stuff has nice features that you don't notice at first glance like the little knobs on the rear carrier that makes putting on the one long bungie cord so easy or the frame welded brackets for adding light generators; just simple stuff, but sensible.