With respect to brands contracting out frame building to the far East, I must say that certain reputable firms such as ora engineering in Taiwan has welding that is amongst the best you'll see any where, no question. That said I'm sure there are loads of awful places, I've seen many aluminium frames snap at the headtube welds.
With respect to brands contracting out frame building to the far East, I must say that certain reputable firms such as ora engineering in Taiwan has welding that is amongst the best you'll see any where, no question. That said I'm sure there are loads of awful places, I've seen many aluminium frames snap at the headtube welds.