Originally Posted by
PeteHski
That makes sense. If you take all the emotional baggage out of choosing a bike, a high-end Giant carbon frame is probably about as good as it gets as far as carbon frames go. But the trouble is they just seem to lack the X-factor of the more exotic brands. But at least you can be confident in the quality, which is not always the case elsewhere.
Yup .... and I for one am really glad. Giant is usually better value per dollar simply because it lacks that market cachet. People would rather buy a trek with the same frame (basically) and about the same build, because of the downtube decal.
Giant isn't hurting. I am sure if they wanted to spend a buttload of money on marketing they could eke out another few dollars per bike ... but probably too much effort for too little return.
It's funny, everyone looks at Trek and Specialized as the big American brands, and probably Cannondale next .... despite where the bikes are actually made.