bannork Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 My brother runs a bicyle business in the UK and nearby countries, he used to buy from Dawes but would rather buy direct from the producers. He says the last batch were of excellent quality and were produced in Thailand but he's not sure where.I'm just wondering if anyone knows a reliable manufacturer. Thanking you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itishothere Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 LA-Bicycle is the only Thai branded bike I have seen (albeit here on Samui.) I have one of their mountain bikes. Pricing seems to be half way between Tescos and Trek! Not an expert so can't comment on quality etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 LA-Bicycle is the only Thai branded bike I have seen (albeit here on Samui.) I have one of their mountain bikes. Pricing seems to be half way between Tescos and Trek! Not an expert so can't comment on quality etc. I was recommended an LA Sovereign bike for general cycling round the town and nearby countryside from a good cycle shop. Its a "Bulky 2.6" with extras cost me 5300bts and have been very pleased with it and have done over 1300kms since I have had it, so yes LA . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayjayjay Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 LA-Bicycle is the only Thai branded bike I have seen (albeit here on Samui.) I have one of their mountain bikes. Pricing seems to be half way between Tescos and Trek! Not an expert so can't comment on quality etc. LA Bicycles are the only manufacturers that I have heard off here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 LA-Bicycle is the only Thai branded bike I have seen (albeit here on Samui.) I have one of their mountain bikes. Pricing seems to be half way between Tescos and Trek! Not an expert so can't comment on quality etc. LA Bicycles are the only manufacturers that I have heard off here too. I commonly see a brand called "coppi." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thai made bikes are crap :jap: Look in Taiwan where Trek and every other name brand does their manufacturing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshawk Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 there's one of these lurking in our garden (somewhere !?) Gotta love the 'Crocodile' bicycles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 TUrbo brand is rather popular as well and cheaper than LA. I love my Trek though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 some of these Chinese/Taiwan carbon frames are looking more and more attractive. Even after an import tax they are solid price and performance. These are the same as makes like Jamis, Giant, Scott etc. Lots of discussion and feedback on sites like Mtbr here is a long thread about 29 carbon frames. $350 to $550 buys a heck of a frame. Lots of other choices in the road, 26 mtb and CX varieties also. The carbon 29 frames are slick. Internal cable routing, Post type disc mount, ~1100 to 1200 grams. Some people are going up to China and buying a bike and riding it around and getting it a little dusty and then bringing it back to Thailand as a used bike without import tax. 29 Chinese Carbon frame thread You will have to create a free account to see pictures and make posts but a good resource. I have seen a few of these chinese frames being ridden in CM. They look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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