Not really, TSD imported frames in bare metal form, they then painted, applied decals and sold them as complete bikes or framesets. I sure they imported ready to ride from the maker as well. I've owned quite a few TSD bikes and have been pleased with them. 'Giordana' was their house brand. Companies would use TSD as a conduit to the U.S. market, for instance, I believe the pre-Trek LeMonds were TSD bikes. LeMond would tell whoever (TSD or the builder in Italy) what he wanted, the company in Italy would built the frames, send them to TSD were they finished and sold.