Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,961
Likes: 1,381
From: SW Fl.
Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
How many actual manufacturers are there?
There are those companies that outsource the frames then assemble the bike.
There are those companies that outsource the tubing, build the frame then assemble a bike.
There are those companies that outsource the CF, build the frame then assemble a bike.
There are those companies that weave(manufacture) their own CF from raw thread, manufacture their own resin, build the frame then assemble a bike.
I think the last would be a top tier quality manufacturer. Just how many are there?
But maybe the above is not relevant.