I think the Toyo factory has been making the Atlantis the longest but lets be realistic, Other builders can make fine frames too. The process using commonly available jigs and cutting tools insures consistency assuming the brazing is done by equally skilled hands which I am sure it is. The lug parts are the same as is the tubing unless brand names have anything to do with quality (which it doesn't) for the most part. I think the industry as a whole should de-mystify the whole process. Where you get one would seem to have more to do with cost and availability not to mention the strength of the dollar vs. the yen or whatever import taxes or shipping costs are involved. I don't think Grant has a preference either way. I believe he just wants to make them available at a cost that allows the company a profit and at a quality that is consistent. The Atlantis is most likely a best seller and a good all around bicycle for most riders. I've always wanted one but have had to make compromises economically when it comes to bicycles. No matter where its made the Atlantis frame is well thought out with a nice blend of features that I personally wouldn't mind owning.
On Mar 20, 8:38 am, Khalid Mateen <krm2...@gmail.com> wrote: > I do not want to start a fiery debate about this but what makes japanese > atlantis built bicycle superior to the American made ones? Just curious. > When there was an announcement that Rivendell would no longer have the Toyo > plant build their bicycles, people with money to spare went after the last > batch of those frames. It is the steel? The craftmanship? > > Regards, > > K. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
