Why Not Made in USA?
I just read a pretty interesting post on this topic over at Off The Beaten Path. Things get interesting (and a bit heated) in the comments section. I’m a huge fan of Compass tires (made by Panaracer in Japan) and definitely appreciate what those guys are doing. Anyway, the article is definitely worth a read.
Light and Motion Urban 350
Light and Motion makes all of their products in Marina, California. I’ve been using one of their Urban 350 lights on my bikes for the past two years and love it. It’s amazing that this little guy packs more punch than my old NiteRiders and Night Suns, all for $60. I especially like the little […]
Made in the U.S.A.
So what’s the big deal? Why should we care where the stuff we buy is made? And why should we care where the bike stuff we buy is made? Good question. I come from an Italian-American family. My first “real” road bike was Italian. A Bianchi Nuovo Racing, bought new in 1983 with money I […]