Originally Posted by
noglider
No, I don't, so I'll assume Taiwan. That seems to be the place where high quality steel frames are welded in large volumes. There was a bike shop called HUB near my home. George Bliss was the owner. He said he was the top Linus dealer in the US for a while.
He also sold Biria which have very similar designs. Biria bikes cost more. He said the overall quality is a bit better and the paint, in particular, is more durable.
Yes, Biria is a name I see quite often as well. They both have that vintage look, so I generally give them a closer look when walking past.
Neither website has much detail about where they are made, just a few mentions of Chromoly and Hi-Ten. I did find this little bit on the Linus website though, which seems dubious:
Sealed Bearings: This bike has sealed bearings in the front hub. The advantages of sealed bearings over loose bearings are less friction, no maintenance, and more resistant to grit, grime and weather, making for smooth rides and extending the life of the bike.