Originally Posted by
rydabent
My question is-------------how long does it take some Chinese woman to wrap a cheap CF bike, and how long does it take another Chinese woman to wrap a $15,000 CF bike???
To begin with, it's important to note that carbon bikes are produced globally, not solely in China. Are you suggesting that the involvement of women in the production process makes it less skilled? It could be argued that more skill and precision are required to produce carbon bike frames, leaving less room for error. Additionally, you seem to assume that labour is the most expensive component of manufacturing a carbon frame when, in reality, it's only a small fraction. Your $15K bike is more than just a frame but a complete bicycle with numerous premium components, all expensive to produce in their own right.