Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Specialized contracts out the Bikes , they make neither the spokes or the Bike,
they have a Contract Builder do that.
Giant and Merida are just 2 of the several manufacturers building multiple Importer's Brands.
Well that's kind of interesting. I know Giant and really like their bikes and Merida is made right here in Germany. Been trying to figure out of they were a good name brand or not. I wouldn't let a few bad spokes on a cheap bike ruin their rep.