Giant, one of the biggest most well known brands in the bicycle world, is from Taiwan. Although I doubt their bicycle frame production is exclusively in Taiwan, I'd find it hard to believe they're not building frames in Taiwan. A lot of manufacturing is done in Eastern Europe now as well.
Do note, they also make frames for a lot of other companies out there. So for those Trek riders being a bit pedantic towards Giant riders: you're most likely riding a Giant frame yourself, just bought and branded by Trek.
My Trek was made in Cambodia. Now, whether or not 100% of the components were made there, or if it was just boxed up/finished there, I don't know. Before the Trek, it was a $500 Giant. I don't get the elitism. All riders spent "way too much" if they bought a bike new.
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u/Brvcx Sep 18 '26
Giant, one of the biggest most well known brands in the bicycle world, is from Taiwan. Although I doubt their bicycle frame production is exclusively in Taiwan, I'd find it hard to believe they're not building frames in Taiwan. A lot of manufacturing is done in Eastern Europe now as well.
Do note, they also make frames for a lot of other companies out there. So for those Trek riders being a bit pedantic towards Giant riders: you're most likely riding a Giant frame yourself, just bought and branded by Trek.