Originally Posted by
Doohickie
Actually the Sheldon Brown article states, "Univega was later a division of Derby, along with Nishiki and Raleigh, but the Univega and Nishiki brand names were retired in 2001 so that Derby could concentrate on its Raleigh brand." When they were part of Derby they were built in Kent, Washington, for the US market. Derby acquired Univega in 1996.
Actually the top of the very same article states that "most Univega Japanese bikes were made by Miyata" mine is a 84 and has a Made in Japan decal on it. I think this applies up to the mid 80s.