Made in the USA doesn't always mean Made in the USA.
According to Bicycle Retailer and Industry News in June 2007, low-end Cannondales are made in Taiwan - probably by Fritz-jou. Others are welded and painted in Taiwan then sent to the US for assembly.
Your definition of “made in” is different from the bike industry’s definition. A typical rule of thumb is that the country claiming origin has to add 60% or more of the value of the final product, this can be done with painting, decals, assembly, ect.
I've read that the F series hardtails are made in Taiwan.
Last edited by cobba; 07-07-08 at 06:56 AM.