posted by pje on february 18, 1998 at 20:55:15:
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.
i don't believe you when you say that the Merlin employees refer to their Tiaga as the "cheese" bike. in fact i'll go so far as to accuse you of not telling the truth! If the noun "cheese" is spoken in the Merlin shop at all it is in reference to the Tiaga's sales helping to put bread & cheese on the Merlin employees' tables. Dumb accusations like yours does not help any USA industry. You should be bloody ashamed of yourself! pje