Originally Posted by
honcho
If identical materials and processes are used to produce the hubs in both Switzerland and Taiwan, then there shouldn't be any substantive difference in quality or performance. However, Taiwan is generally thought of as a more economical production location and the price of products produced there are often lower than products produced in places like Switzerland. I believe, the DT350 series of hubs are less expensive than other series of hubs and therefore may be produced. in a lower cost of production location like Taiwan.
You may be right. But you seem close to implying that hubs produced in Taiwan would be of lower quality than those produced in Switzerland -- which would be nuts. Taiwan is a world leader in microchip production -- in comparison to that, making bike wheel hubs is child's play.