Originally Posted by
Psimet2001
Hmmm....I hope those guys don't use tools from Taiwan of computers from Taiwan or asia to place their order... *hand-wringing*
Seriously do we have to go through this again.
I'm not asking this question to start a fight.
But I will add: I don't think it's right (now that is my subjective use of the word) for a company, say Bianchi, to charge $2500+ for their bicycles to find out it's made in Asia. I take pride in not only the quality of my bicycles but also the heritage. Bianchi for 95% of their current lineup are made in Taiwan. It is not Italian. Just like Cannondale will soon not be American.
Does having a Bianchi made in Taiwan affect the quality? No.
Does having a Bianchi made in Taiwan ruin its heritage? Yes.
Originally Posted by
MONGO!
Time, also Veloforma. Higher end Parlee as well as a bunch of small steel buildrs like Vanilla/Speedvagen, Co-Motion, Landshark, etc. Do a little research, you'll find a bustling industry of small builders in this country.
I love Co-Motion! They have some awesome touring bikes...
Originally Posted by
pchopper
What if it's built in the USA...by a CHINESE worker (that's right, I just blew your mind)
You didn't blow my mind
I wouldn't care if a Chinese worker built my bike as long as s/he was in the USA and I was buying an American bike.
If I wanted a Taiwan bike I would find one of their local builders and get one. I do not expect historically American or European builders to ship their operation to Taiwan because of the cheaper labor. I won't buy from that company any further.
Originally Posted by from the Co-Motion website
American Made, Oregon Made, Handmade
How many companies actually make their own products anymore? Well, we do. We believe our customers value the dedication, the work ethic, and the craftsmanship that can only come from an American company. We're an Oregon company, and we believe in employing the very best, most skillful workers who take pride in their work and execute their jobs with real passion. Our love of cycling and creating something tangible for people who really appreciate the difference is important to us, and we know it's important to you.