posted by ALL MERLIN TUBING IS MADE IN THE US. YOU SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT AN EXTRALIGHT, BUDDY on february 18, 1998 at 09:15:31:
in reply to: Chinese titanium tubing used in Merlin framesets. Taiga is referred to as the "cheese" bike by employees. What a waste for $1500 bucks. Questions need to be addressed. posted by Concerned consumer on february 17, 1998 at 23:31:39:
: The source for the Taiga Grade 4 inferior tubing is still a mystery. China is the likely source for this junk, and expect to pay top dollar for this. Employees refer to the Taiga as the "Cheese" bike, referring to the inferior level of tubing, for such an inflated retail price. A reply from the Merlin people would likely put an end to these troublesome questions.