Originally Posted by
HerrKaLeun
You stated they are made in china, which is not true, at least not more than LBS brands make things in China.
For my Fatbike I could see they used sunringle rims, novatec hubs (for the better or worse), Maxxis tires, FSA headset etc. Specialized/giant use their "hosuebranding" and you only see it is a "giant SX-2" rim. Obviously they buy the parts form a supplier and re-brand them. Giant now even uses giant-branded tires.
You are sweeping with a large brush. Many bike-direct bikes don't list the component manufacturer.
My Specialized has Roval rims, a well respected and high quality Specialized brand, and DT Swiss 350 hubs. Their house brands are not bought and rebranded - they are made to Specialized design specifications. Same with most of their frames. They design bikes. The same is true for others such as Trek and Giant.
Kiinesis has manufacturing in China. Perhaps I should have said Asia, again my comment was directed to the fact they don't sell brands as stated.