Trek made by Giant? Aren't Trek USA made bikes? If so, am I better off with Giant?
I was always under the impression that Trek was a USA made bike but this morning I read that Giant makes Trek (or maybe some Treks).
If so for the money, should I just buy Giant to begin with? Can a Taiwan made bike be decent? |
Originally Posted by 777funk
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Can a Taiwan made bike be decent?
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Originally Posted by tcs
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Welcome to this side of 1987.
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I believe Trek still make some of their high-end wheels in the United States.
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Originally Posted by 777funk
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Can a Taiwan made bike be decent? |
Originally Posted by wolfchild
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99% of all bikes are made in Taiwan, including those that cost $10 000 dollars or more.
99% is probably a tad high, but these days, a big share of the mid-level and high end frames and parts are made in Taiwan, along with some significant production from Japan. Production from China is mostly aimed at lower end markets. Otto |
No, don't give your money to offshore builders.
Buy USA made frames. There are scores of USA frame builders. Components are Asian made mostly, but Campagnolo still makes most of their products in Italy. American frame, Italian components. And you can have it in steel, carbon, or titanium. (Pardon the FSA crank on the Tallerico) https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6995ebf531.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e49e077b2e.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c485a33843.jpg Or you can buy pre-owned bikes that are 100% European produced - except for perhaps some 'consumables' (tires, chain, etc). https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0c9cd5325f.jpg Italian above. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1314ce64ff.jpg Swiss above, Spanish below (with mostly Spanish components) https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4e570146c0.jpg Bikes come from many places, one just has to take off their Trek, Specialized, Giant blinders. The World of bikes can be your oyster. |
Originally Posted by wolfchild
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99% of all bikes are made in Taiwan, including those that cost $10 000 dollars or more.
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Originally Posted by 777funk
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Can a Taiwan made bike be decent?
BTW, many bike brands were actually made in the Giant factory over the years. Schwinn, for one example. |
Originally Posted by wolfchild
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99% of all bikes are made in Taiwan, including those that cost $10 000 dollars or more.
"70% of the global mid-to-high-end bicycle demand is fulfilled by Taiwan each year." https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...d-Bikes-Demand |
There is nothing wrong with frames made in Taiwan. I think they have the quality part down by now. I've owned USA made frames,British made frames,Japanese frames,Italian frames,and one from Taiwan. My go-to bike is my Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross frame..made in Taiwan
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Originally Posted by Rolla
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"70% of the global mid-to-high-end bicycle demand is fulfilled by Taiwan each year."
https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...d-Bikes-Demand |
Originally Posted by 777funk
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Can a Taiwan made bike be decent?
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Originally Posted by Wildwood
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100% misinformation.
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Originally Posted by Wildwood
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No, don't give your money to offshore builders.
Buy USA made frames. There are scores of USA frame builders. Components are Asian made mostly, but Campagnolo still makes most of their products in Italy. American frame, Italian components.. |
Originally Posted by Rolla
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"70% of the global mid-to-high-end bicycle demand is fulfilled by Taiwan each year."
https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...d-Bikes-Demand |
Frame designed and built 12 miles from my house. Hubs, seatpost, bars and headset MUSA. Not sure where the Cerakote is made, but it was applied by someone in state.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8240bc6eb.jpeg |
Originally Posted by wolfchild
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LOL such a contradiction...Please explain how you not giving your money to offshore builders when you purchase something made in Italy....and don't forget that all the electronics in your car and at your home are also made in Taiwan or China....You're giving your money to off-shore manufacturers whether you like it or not, that's just the reality of our present day economics.
I just dislike 'off th peg' bikes from the industry leaders; however, my dislike is not based on any quality issue, or animosity toward Asian suppliers. They just seem cookie-cutterish. Modern American made bike components (unfortunately) are rare. Frames can come from everywhere. The convention is to call a bike's identity by the frame. Maybe we should change that convention. Using tires as the identifying convention for my bikes = they are Italian, German and Thai - mostly. @wollfchild - I love my Wolfpack tires. Peace & Love. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1004af1393.png Following on with the 'tire identifying' concept - maybe all bikes should be identified as either Tubed Clincher, Tubeless Clincher, Tubular, or Solid. I prefer tubular bikes. :p :roflmao2: |
Originally Posted by 777funk
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I was always under the impression that Trek was a USA made bike but this morning I read that Giant makes Trek (or maybe some Treks).
If so for the money, should I just buy Giant to begin with? Can a Taiwan made bike be decent? Quest Composites in China makes some stress frames too. I am sure there are frame contracts with other companies as well. As for your other questions- buy the Giant if you like the mix of price, features, and fit. Buy the Trek if you like the mix of price, features, and fit. They will be different feeling bikes since no model is the same within the lineups of each company. What bike. are you looking to buy? Add a link. |
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...31f0500bd7.jpg
made in the land of cheese curds 42 years ago... |
I think some Trek are made in Thailand as well.
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Originally Posted by 777funk
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But still sad to see everything going to Asia.
The people voted with their pocketbooks. |
I think at this point I might trust a carbon bike from Taiwan more than I trust one from the U.S.
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
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Why "sad"?
The people voted with their pocketbooks. |
Originally Posted by Leinster
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“The people” ultimately didn’t get much of a say. “The Industry” moved there in search of low-cost labour. Some companies have found ways to remain competitive while retaining their manufacturing in their home country, but now nearly all the global expertise and experience in bicycle manufacturing is located, almost entirely, in Taiwan and parts of China.
One can still get US-made bikes. If you care enough, pony up. |
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