Iceman. Posted March 30, 2016 Share I looked at my Specialized road bike and noticed that its made in Taiwan, but wondered who actually makes their framesets? Could it be the Giant manufacturing facility in Taiwan? Could their framesets be made by Merida, who apparently makes framesets for other brands? I don't know. Any thoughts and on any of the other brands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted March 30, 2016 Share Well being a Spez its entirely possible they are made at the main Merida manufacturing plant. The S-Works models are apparently made elsewhere alongside the Merida pro team frames... "In 2001, Merida Bikes of Taiwan bought 49% of Specialized for a reported US$30 million. Mike Sinyard remained majority owner and CEO of the company." Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specialized_Bicycle_Components But yes, a lot of bikes made by a handful of manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkie 2 Posted March 30, 2016 Share All major brands like Scott, Merida, Trek, Cannondale etc. all research and design their own frames and make molds for them. Giant as I understand it manufacture for 80% of the bike brands from these molds. I know that Giant manufacture Scott's frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted March 30, 2016 Share check out innrng: http://inrng.com/who-makes-what/ always an interesting read.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted March 30, 2016 Share Giant and Merida make a large portion of frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 30, 2016 Share So all those Spez Riders are actually riding a Merida's :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted March 30, 2016 Share So all those Spez Riders are actually riding a Merida's :w00t: Or you can be cup half full guy and say that all those okes on Merida's are riding Spez's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted March 30, 2016 Share Or you can be cup half full guy and say that all those okes on Merida's are riding Spez's Well also no... Spez doesn't own any of Merida.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted March 30, 2016 Share Well also no... Spez doesn't own any of Merida.... semantics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted March 30, 2016 Share That awkward moment when you have to tell your friends you spent R100k on a Ten Tech, ADK, IDC, Fairly Bike or similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman. Posted March 30, 2016 Share This seems to be bicycle industry secrets, which includes where each bike brand gets their carbon fibre from, except for Pinarello who gets their carbon from Toray. It's a pity that this info is not shared with the consumer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Or you can be cup half full guy and say that all those okes on Merida's are riding Spez'sCant miss a chance to upset a Spez rider!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman. Posted March 30, 2016 Share Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not upset. My Sworks Tarmac is still pretty awesome even though it may be manufactured by who-know's-what facility in Taiwan, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted March 30, 2016 Share except for Pinarello who gets their carbon from Toray. Toray is the largest carbon fiber manufacturer in the world - most companies get their carbon fiber there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewee1 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Makes me think of the nishiki and haro bikes in the shops when I was little. All looked the same except for the decals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not upset. My Sworks Tarmac is still pretty awesome even though it may be manufactured by who-know's-what facility in Taiwan, lol. Dont tell anyone but one of my very much loved roadies is a Spez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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