2012 Giant
12-13-11 | 06:34 PM
#26
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Durham, NC 27705 USA
Bikes: '18 S-Works Tarmac (white letters), '18 S-Works Tarmac (black letters), '22 Allez Elite, '16 Emonda SL, '12 SS Evo HiMod team, '12 SS Evo HiMod 2, '03 fuel100, '14 adventure3, '19 BMC TeamMachine SLR01
where are these 2012 Giant bikes manufactured?
12-13-11 | 07:11 PM
#28
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From: Taiwan
Bikes: Fuji Roubaix, Bianchi mongrel
Yeah Taiwan farms out its labor to the struggling EU countries because its cheaper than local labor. We're a bit worried about a possible dip in quality so we'll ramp up QC once the bikes are shipped back. But the Italians are noted for their nimble fingers so should be OK.
12-13-11 | 07:30 PM
#29
ah.... sure.
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,107
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From: Whidbey Island WA
Bikes: Specialized.... schwinn..... enough to fill my needs..
Yeah Taiwan farms out its labor to the struggling EU countries because its cheaper than local labor. We're a bit worried about a possible dip in quality so we'll ramp up QC once the bikes are shipped back. But the Italians are noted for their nimble fingers so should be OK.
