I think quite a few brands use the same factories to build their frames, forks. Even Pinarello (sp) has stuff made in Asia, with the high end stuff still being made in Italy. I don't have a problem with it as long as the designers/engineers keep a good check on quality control. I think the Kestrel brand shot itself in the foot for poor quality. I am not sure if this was due to poor manufacturing or poor design. It would be nice to say my Ridley Boreas aluminum frame was made in Belgium but it probably was made in Taiwan. There are skilled artisans all over the world and I am sure these big name brands wouldn't let their components be made to poor standards.