Brand Name Bicycles Yea Or Nay? Bicycle Commuting Bike Blogger

Описание: I think most brand name bicycles tend to either use Shimano or SRAM component groups with equivalent pricing structures. Many are built in China and Taiwan, some in Europe and the US. The way I see it is that the bike frame is the main difference between brands, and that difference is more of personal preference and fit.

One benefit of the big brands is that many have lifetime warranties on the frames as long as they have not been in a crash. Another benefit of buying a brand name like Trek is the resale value compared to a no-name brand.

Another benefit of brand name bicycles isn't necessarily the bike itself but the culture and relationship the bike dealers can form with the consumer to get them more engaged and interested in riding be it sharing general tips, local trail information, local group rides, events and races. But this of course depends on the local bike shop and is not necessary to be attributed to the bike manufacturers themselves, in my opinion.

Brand names also allows riders to keep track of which they like and which they dislike, although even brands change over time as technology evolves and ownership changes.

I do not intend to ever sell my bikes (who buys used single speed bikes anyway :p) because I plan to run them into the ground like my old car. I will probably give them away for parts, as I have done before, to the local bicycle charity when the times comes.

Actually, I own one major brand name bicycle, my Diamondback, which doesn't quite have the same reputation as many of the other brands but it's my bike so I don't care.

What is the best bike? Answer: The bike you are riding right now.

Random list of various bike brands...

Trek
Cannondale
Specialized
Giant
Raleigh
Bianchi
Fuji
Lemond
Surly
Diamondback
Kona
Salsa
Yeti
Felt
Scott
Jamis
Rocky Mountain
Peugeot
Miyata
Cervelo
Cinelli
Colnago
Look
Pinarello
Moots

On the upper end there are also several custom frame builders that specialize in hand built bicycle frames using all kinds of exotic materials including titanium, ultra lightweight steels, and even bamboo.

Note: Yeah, I know I mispronounced Bianchi. :|

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