Make (brand name) is different than Maker.. In one era Japan was where the US Importers went to get Frames & Bikes Manufactured to Sell..
but the drive to get lower cost suppliers had them Go to China ..
A Lot of really High Quality stuff comes out of Taipei .. it all depends on the contract Priorities.
Shanghai may be shipping different stuff if Cheap is the Importers first requirement ..
Last edited by fietsbob; 03-25-15 at 09:20 AM.