Mr Pig
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- North Lanarkshire
I have a Specialized Hardrock Comp with slicks and riser bars, it really flies on road. Solid bike too, has lasted well and good backup. Boring answer, but it really works.
sigod said:Is there a similar scheme like this in the USA I wonder?
Nigeyy said:Although the cyclescheme would be better if they promoted British built bikes (I assume there are still some?). My only criticism of cycloscheme as described is that effectively it could be helping promote non-British goods as most bikes are made in China or Taiwan. It would be nice if there were incentives to keep the money in the country.
Nigeyy said:Mercian? Roberts? Bob Jackson? Brompton?
I always wanted an Orbit tourer, but I know they closed down. Used to cycle by the Raleigh factory quite often too, but I know that closed many years ago.
Granted I know most are out of business now or have frames made in Taiwan or China (and certainly every cycle manufacturer equips bikes with Shimano, Campy or SRAM components now) but it would be nice if a British made frame was made more attractive.
I was glad to get a Dawes Sardar steel frame that was at least made in Europe (Czech Republic?).