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  • November 18, 2013 at 12:07 pm #664215
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    Colin Peyresourde

    I have exactly the same bike
    I have exactly the same bike and exactly the same question because my recollection/understanding is hazy.

    My understanding was that the 5 series and above were made in Wisconsin. But more recently they have shipped it out to China. Only 6 series are still made there I think…. And the 5 series no longer says ‘made in Wisconsin’.

    It doesn’t make sense for them to build the frame in China, ship it to Wisconsin and then ship to Europe. So my understanding/logic, as faulty as it is was that the 2009s were as they claim.

    November 18, 2013 at 11:13 am #664213
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    arrieredupeleton

    allez neg wrote:I am reminded

    allez neg wrote:
    I am reminded of Keith Bontrager’s quote:

    Strong. Light. Cheap: Pick two.

    Apart from that, rather than buying something direct from the far east, if you buy a Ribble or similar then at least some of your money goes to pay a wage to somebody in the UK.

    …. and gets you a CEN or Kite Mark for peace of mind.

    November 18, 2013 at 8:15 am #664211
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    allez neg

    I am reminded of Keith
    I am reminded of Keith Bontrager’s quote:

    Strong. Light. Cheap: Pick two.

    Apart from that, rather than buying something direct from the far east, if you buy a Ribble or similar then at least some of your money goes to pay a wage to somebody in the UK.

    November 17, 2013 at 4:50 pm #664209
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    Neil753

    I’ve heard that the “factory
    I’ve heard that the “factory gate” trade price of a carbon frame made in the far east is…

    17 dollars.

    and that the trade price for an aluminium frame is…

    10 dollars.

    November 17, 2013 at 4:50 pm #664207
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    glynr36

    After cracking my Bianchi
    After cracking my Bianchi this year, it put me right off ‘the idea chinese carbon’ (I was looking at carbonzone etc rims on eBay at the time).
    Not that it would be of lesser quality (I know they roll out the same moulds in the same factories 99% of the time)
    But it’s the aftermarket support I’m thankful for (and think is worth it), cracked my frame this summer, I called the shop up they took a look and a few pics contacted Bianchi and I got a brand new 2013 frame to replace my 2010.

    You’re not getting that with any Chinarello at all.

    November 17, 2013 at 4:43 pm #664205
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    Doug.F.

    Having bought a “Chinese
    Having bought a “Chinese Pinarello” frame ,forks head bearings and seat tube 2 years ago.
    I completed the cycle with shimano Tiagra components (already had some good wheels)
    Am I pleased with the bike ? …….no….delighted.
    I would urge readers thinking of such a project to go ahead and not listen to the stupid “pub talk”gossip re. poor Chinese quality.
    When the “posh” manufactereurs offer their cycles for sale in Europe at a sensible price I shall buy the “genuine article”.
    Still no doubt made in China.

    June 29, 2012 at 4:24 pm #664203
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    phax71

    Ooops
    That should
    Ooops

    That should read:

    Carbon 24mm Rims….

    My bad ..

    June 29, 2012 at 4:23 pm #664201
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    phax71

    I recently brought some
    I recently brought some wheels (24mm Carbon Tubs) from one of the CHinese companies … FARPSORTS …. and cannot be happier.

    My wheels costs approx £350 shipped, Carno 24mm Rims, built on Sapim CX Ray Spokes and lightweight Bitex hubs, weighing in at 1008g if I remember correctly..

    They marked them up as samples so no VAT, IMport Duty, etc and I have to say that dealing with them was a far easier experience than dealing with some companies in this country … SERIOUSLY.

    I dont know whether I’d buy a frame myself, but wheels, etc, absolutely no doubt whatsoever.

    June 29, 2012 at 3:01 pm #664199
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    Psyclist

    Who were the types of people
    Who were the types of people it caused attention to? I was thinking of getting some decals for mine.

    February 16, 2012 at 10:50 pm #664197
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    robcrow

    Nearly all frames are made in
    Nearly all frames are made in the far east,but under close instruction from the bike brands.Top bike makers will mix in various substances in with the carbon weave and resin and specify the exact composition of the material of there super high mod carbons.They will then inspect the framesand guarantee when building them up with the groupset, finishing kit and wheelset to complete the bike.so cheap far east frames can be made of any grade carbon(sometimes very poor) and you only have there word on what modules carbon its made from.Ribble frames tend to be rebranded deda frames and offer brilliant value for money,usualy cheaper then buying a deda without the ribble logo.for example on ebay yesterday i saw a condor Leggero go for £1000 and a ribble scuro hc going for £128 .Exactly the same deda frame with a differt logo.

    February 14, 2012 at 6:35 pm #664195
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    jengy

    Last time I imported
    Last time I imported something you had to add in VAT and couriers “handling fee” so its likely to be about £320 ?

    I think I’d be happier going to Ribble for one of their sportives when they have an offer on

    February 14, 2012 at 5:55 pm #664193
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    russyparkin

    izoard is taiwain, matey. BUT
    izoard is taiwain, matey. BUT dont look at it as a bad thing. most top end bikes including all but the very top colnago etc are made there. i have no issues with it as probably 95% of bikes are made there . they are just clever with the wording i.e. ‘built in britain’ that means the bike was put together in britain generally as opposed to ‘manufactured in britain’

    February 11, 2012 at 11:38 am #664191
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    veseunr

    That’s where they put them
    That’s where they put them together….out of bits mainly made in Taiwan, China etc

    February 11, 2012 at 11:32 am #664189
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    hammerhed

    I have a ’09 Trek Madone 5.2,
    I have a ’09 Trek Madone 5.2, and Trek claims they made it in Wisconsin, USA. Is that TRUTH?

    February 10, 2012 at 2:29 pm #664187
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    trikeman

    )Figure of speach – but I see
    :))Figure of speach – but I see what you mean,,,, Not to be displayed by the slogan, ‘it’s a cracker’. 😀
    Regards

    Trikeman. 😉

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