05-05-2011, 06:01 AM
Black wrote:
[quote=Dakota]
I read and acknowledged all the information you gave me and I thank you for it. The Schwinn reference here is an attempt at humor. I am not even sure they make them anymore.
The Schwinn name was bought by a Chinese concern which in the meantime has been absorbed by a Canadian concern.
It's all coming from China and Taiwan but so are the entry models from Trek, Specialized, and the like.
It's even worse than that Black. Even some of the bike companies that are known for making bikes here (like Ellsworth) have a Taiwan made model now. I'd be surprised if the big brands make much of anything here anymore (maybe the frame for a model or two). From what I understand, there are few places here that can match Taiwans expertise. Used to be they were just cheap. Now they're good. kj.