The Asian factories do as their Importer customers want , so the real answer Lies with the US bike companys ,
Really want to Know ?
and not just go passive & ask this forum who are all spectators in the bleachers , not players in the Industry.
Or, how many here are Product Managers for a Large US Bike company?
Do speak up and say so.
Ask each of them one By One [Interbike has a Paid admission day at the Industry Trade Show for the general Public, Now]
But any how thanks for the amusement
its not even Winter Yet
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