At 2:00 PM -0700 10/24/02, Brandon Ives wrote:
>Herb where does your inside information come from? I've actually see a
>couple bikes and they are Kenisis built in the USA as far as I can tell.
>Do you just assume that they're made in Taiwan? Do you then assume that
>things from Taiwan are junk? You do know what they say about assuming
>things, right?
>
>I'm a firm believer in living, working, and shoping locally. I also belive
>that just because it's made somewhere else doesn't automatically make it
>bad.
You read too much in this message, and assumed my intent. You know what they say about assuming things?
I assumed absolutely nothing. I looked at the new Motobecanes on a bike dealer's web site, where it was CLEARLY SPELLED OUT that they were now made in Taiwan.
I don't care how well it's made. If a French bicycle is not made in France, it's no longer a French bicycle. That's not too complex of an issue, is it?
I have no prejudice against products made in Taiwan. Half of what I own was made there. All my Japanese electronics are made in Taiwan. Half of my car was made in Taiwan. I have three bikes made in Taiwan.
You assumed I'm some Taiwan basher just because I would not buy a "French" bicycle made in Taiwan. I ain't buying a Motobecane that's not made in France, nor would I buy a Cinelli or DeRosa that's not made in Italy. Nor would I buy one of the Taiwan Bianchis. It has nothing to do with Taiwan. It has everything to do with owning and riding the genuine article.
Herb Langston
Evanston, IL