Im 65 & have worked off and on in bike shops over the past 30 years..


they are one of the many good brands made.. and sold thru a network of Dealers ..

The dealer you happen to shop with.. they are imported from a contract manmufacturere .

as is virtually the whole Bike Biz . brand is a contract written between a huge factory, and an Importer.

The service at the dealer matters more than the brands of bike they sell , in reality.

they will be there, to help you after the sale ,

a $500 bike = a $500 bike, they may even come from the same factory, though to a different importer..
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