US Bike firms tend to be Importers Of Taiwan/PRC Manufactured Parts, , they may design them but take advantage of the lower costs the TW companies offer ..
In order to cover the higher labor and overhead costs The precision oriented German Companies Have to charge More, but they have a Export Economy
where the US has a import trade imbalance .
With few exceptions.. Like Intel, Boeing And the Arms Trade ..
I've traveled By Bike on several tours in Europe and the British Isles, I have different Personal Interaction Anecdotes than DBF.
Last edited by fietsbob; 05-25-15 at 09:13 AM.