Originally Posted by
streetlightpoet
The f5/6/7 are the made in Taiwan hardtails. I don't have any problem with them, but if you are buying an entry level mountain bike with low end shimano components, you could get a near identical bike from someone like Giant for a bit cheaper.
I'm pretty sure that the f5 and f6 are made in America. They use the 1.5'' head tube for headshocks, and the same frame as the f4. The F7 is definitely made in china though, and is just an overpriced trek 3700.