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Old 12-24-13 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hamster
Strictly speaking, most "brand" carbon bikes are Taiwanese. Noname/eBay carbon bikes are made in mainland China. Taiwan to mainland China is more or less what Silicon Valley is to Kentucky. (No disrespect to Kentucky.)

Mainland China



It's totally possible to find good components in either place, the biggest difference is that I'd expect more/better quality assurance in Taiwan.

P.S. There are exceptions. For example, Orbea makes their frames in mainland China.


This is also China. Taiwan often offers higher quality standards, but what was the point of those photos?

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