Under Appreciated Brands on the Road
05-12-15, 11:29 AM
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Under Appreciated Brands on the Road
There are many, many logos on frames to choose from. But most around where I am read; Trek, Specialized, Felt, Cannondale, & Giant. A shame I think, because there are many more worthy to be seen more, or recognized more. (Cervelo isn't common but what many dream/drool on here).
What brands deserve more recognition on road bikes? I'll start with Marin. Their Stelvio is a fine ride, & a relatively nice price.
What brands deserve more recognition on road bikes? I'll start with Marin. Their Stelvio is a fine ride, & a relatively nice price.
05-12-15, 01:15 PM
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CAAD's don't seem to get very much attention...
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05-12-15, 01:24 PM
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Makes no sense to list marques that aren't who or what they used to be. Fuji is just another brand owned by a conglomerate and used to fill a certain price point. Merlin is not at all the bike that it once was being now a house decal stuck on a mass produced bike and sold only by Competitive Cyclist. What better example could there be than Motobecane, a house brand of Bikes Direct? These are just names purchased for marketing clout to stick on bikes all made in a big, nondescript factory. If you want to list lesser known but real current bike makers, you have to try a bit harder.
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Most people buy within price points and most ride fairly modern bikes. I think the OP is probably focused on modern bikes that don't get much attention. That's the way I read it anyway.
05-12-15, 01:39 PM
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Proof that Fuji is under-appreciated. They are the flagship brand of ASI. Maybe they don't have the research investment that some of the bigger guys have, but they put out a decent product.
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I've ridden Tarmacs & Altamiras many times for many miles, & I'd take a Fuji over the Specialized.
05-12-15, 01:44 PM
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I'll bring Lapierre to the thread, but I'll admit I'm biased. (I own a Xelious efi)
They have the attention in Europe, but they do exist here. Unrecognized by most.
05-12-15, 02:03 PM
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Always have put out a decent product or even better, but it is not like there is a personality driving it any more.
05-12-15, 02:09 PM
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I'm not looking for 'great personality' when picking machines. Personality is what people resort to for bragging up ugly blind dates and old cars that are hard to keep running.
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That's fine. I just meant that nobody like the original family was in charge to give the company its character and purpose. Say like Specialized. But sure, Fuji is a fine bicycle.
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