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.
My daughter's Calvin brand bike frame is marked "Made by M. Biria" on the seat stay, and is labeled "original German Quality" on the down tube. Three speed hub was made in Schwienfurt by Sachs, original tires were Nokian brand from Finland, don't know where the frame tubes were assembled. Bike was bought new in 2001 at the local Opel car dealer in the village of Reilingen just south of Heidelberg.
I've been using it the last few weeks because the easy on mounting/easy off dismounting, as well as the coaster brake are better/safer for riding in the prevailing slippery/snowy conditions.