A while back I was living in England and some news hit the air that at a old and prestigious motor works (may have been where they made Jags, I forget), a chance inspection had found the night shift in their pajamas and crashed out, the entire lot of them. Yes, in their pjs! Personally, I would not be too keen on owning a "Italian" bike made in Taiwan, something bothers me about the image. But, the heart of the matter is the heart IN the matter. If some homeboy is supervising the proceedures in another land, and the all important intent is clear, I can live with that. It`s just hands working, isn`t it? Just my opinion.
Dennis what should I ride today? Young Hotaka, Japan
> 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