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06-30-13, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyhmltn

I'm relatively new to cycling but I've noticed something and I could be wrong and please educate me if I am. Cycling in America isn't nearly as popular as it is in places like China, Brazil, Amsterdam, etc...

But aren't most of the big name brands American companies:

Cannondale owned by Pacific Cycles
Trek
Ibis
Specialized
Giant
Surly
Jamis
Kona
Breezer
Salsa

Just seems like all the bikes in the various Tours and all the "best" bike are USA based brands while the rest of the world really utilizes them much more.

You listed probably 2% of the bike marques in the world...

Giant is from Taiwan. Many of the other brands you listed maybe designed in the US but are built in Taiwan or China. There are very, very few component manufacturers in the US.

Aaron

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