Originally Posted by
mocolotion
For many products I agree with what you're all saying, but for something as personal and precise as a bike frame I think there are plenty of people who'd be willing to pay that premium. Plus, it's a nice way to show some national pride. There will always be people for whom the bottom line is all that matters, but fortunately there are other types of people, too.
Sure there will be some people, a few people willing to pay more because it is American made but you are talking single digit percentages if not less. Not enough for a company such as Doral to give a crap. If you want American made we have Serotta, Calfee, Seven, Moots....etc......