Originally Posted by
tkamd73
Always thought it pretty obvious, wherever the frame was built, is the country of origin. Although I think it’s important, generally don’t consider where the raw materials, or components come from. The Frame, and the way it is constructed, and by who, what, or where, is the most important, and the defining nature of a bike.
Tim
I don't find the provenance of anything really that important. I would say the most important factor that you listed is the 'way it is constructed.' In other words the quality. From just riding or looking at a bike (aside from the 'made in xxx' sticker(s) that may exist), I really couldn't tell you who or where it was made, nor could I claim that these things 'define the nature' of said bike. By weight, the frame is generally about 1/6 of a bike?