Old 07-04-11 | 07:31 PM
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Bezalel
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
If Made in USA has any future it'll start with simpler components where most of the cost is not labor, like headsets, hubs, BBs and possibly pedals. Shifters and derailleurs will likely be the last parts (if ever) to say "Made in the USA".
But look at the prices for Chris King and Paul Components products. It's impossible to manfufacture mainstream products and compete with Asian factories.
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