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Originally Posted by mr_chin
Using fake statistics really helps strengthen your point.
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I was wondering about that, so I did a quick research and looks like bicycle is serious business in Taiwan
Giant
" Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer which is recognized as the world's largest bicycle manufacturer"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Bicycles
Trek
"the majority of company's bicycles manufactured in Taiwan"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trek_bikes
GT
"frames made in Taiwan"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GT_Bicycles
Specialized
"In 2001, Merida Bikes of Taiwan bought 49% of Specialized for a reported US$30 million"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specialized_Bicycle_Components
Cannondale
"manufacturing and assembly facilities in China and Taichung, Taiwan"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannondale
Gary Fisher
"Fisher sold his company in 1991 to Taiwan's Anlen company"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Fisher
Schwinn
"In Taiwan, Schwinn was able to conclude a new production agreement with Giant Bicycles, transferring Schwinn's frame design and manufacturing expertise to Giant in the process"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwinn_Bicycle_Company
Bianchi
"the production of bicycles built in Taiwan and in Italy for the worldwide market"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianchi_Bicycles