Originally Posted by T-Mar

I take issue with describing Japanese as being "souless". For me, soul equates to pride and dedication. The Japanese were totally dedicated to bringing you the best possible bicycle at a given price point. They were the people that raised the bar on the entry and mid range models. No longer did we have to suffer the poor craftsmanship of the French and Italians. They were so good at it, that it appeared effortless. To many, that equates to souless, but it requires the utmost dedication and effort.