Originally Posted by
Michael Angelo
Patina
Shimano
Japanese bikes, (only exception for me is a 3Rensho)
Suntour , the largest heaviest rear derailleurs on the planet
Fully loaded touring bikes used for everything but touring
French, anything french......
I would respectfully suggest that if you think San Rensho is the only decent Japanese marque, you might want to research that topic a bit further. I have very little in Japanese-made bikes or frames, but I can think of a few awesome ones, starting with Nagasawa, Toei.....