Who made the most parts of their bikes ?

[one-eyed_jim]

I think lots of manufacturers used rebranded Tiawanese parts to build their bikes. Some where better quality than other and some were available as aftersale items BITD.

I suppose what makes the difference is who does the design work. Often on cheaper bikes these are just generic parts from an OEM catalogue with the relevant transfer attached. The Bontrager parts, WTB stuff, and some of Ritchey's better parts have a real identity of their own, despite being made by third parties.

 

[Xesh]

I know Cannondale have lots of CODA bits but I get the idea that they badged anything that another manufacturer could make within their tight financial specifications.

The Coda brakes on my old Delta V 2000 were actually re-badged Dia Compe 986s. All the Coda cranks from the same era were made by Sugino. Except the sublime Coda Magic cranks which were made by Magic Motorcycle. I still have my pair that I bought in 1993 at the massive cost of £595 for the cranks and £145 for the BB! :shock: