Originally Posted by
chdot
Yes I know this is a 16 year old thread
That’s the great thing about the internet!
Saw this and had to respond
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#1: The '84 road machines were primarily Japanese-made machines from a single company. Other models in the lineup, such as the touring machines (my Alyeska, for one), were Taiwanese production.
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I’ve had an Alyeska for only a few days
VERY happy with it - and the way it rides
I was expecting it to have been made in Taiwan.
The rear mech is date coded Dec ‘83
The frame number starts with 4, so 1984.
BUT
The first letter isn’t an M or N
Seems to be C (possibly G)
Any suggestions of where it was made?
NOTE this site won’t let me add photos until I’ve done 10 posts
OK
My guess is that it's a "G" for Giant so made in Taiwan. I have a Raleigh Wyoming of a similar vintage, and I believe it was made in Taiwan. It also rides well, especially with a load.