Originally Posted by
noglider
Even though it's a low end model, it has lots of possibilities. The designer/importer was a lover of high end bikes and offered the best value he knew how to offer. This was the result, and it's pretty commendable. Build a beater or a townie or a something out of it. You might like it.
True, many have followed this philosophy.
It's like the way Dawes operated. They built the frame nice or nicer then the price point they were aiming for then compensated with components that brought them inline with it. They knew that the owner would eventually change things out to make it better so they focused on the frame.