depends...
on what you use what bike for I would not take a Colnago generally (unknown weight, tubing and geometry touring) Nor would I take a Nishiki to the track (unknown weight , tubing and geometry Touring)...
Hand made is great! For example a 1972 Paramount could have been made made by a Lady can't recall her name at the moment. Japanese
KAWAMURA made Nishikis are also awesome so too are so are MIKI and
Kawaguchi.
Originally Posted by
Obeast
I parked my road bike next to a Colnago the other day. Got campy Chorus and everything but I am not impressed. Is the Colnago more about pedigree? My bike got lugs, shifts properly, and has a sticker that reads "handmade in Japan" on the frame with nearly all the components made in Japan.