Jerry makes a very good point here and one that I believe attributes the success of the American bike builders/manufacturers in the pro racing world. The only statement I can find a point to debate is "What bikes win big races is about money and nationalism, not quality." While this could be true to a certain extent the one thing the pro is looking for is quality of the ride, not the finish as so many Americans are obsessed with. In a article for Bicycling magazine several years ago there was a interview with a designer for Cannondale. He stated that the European pros were less picky than the Americans, not entirely racers here, and all they were looking for is a off the rack bike with proven race geometry.
Like many things in life, it comes down to the ride not the looks!
Mark Poore who eats more pasta than fried toast. In a cool and damp Slatyfork, WV
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