Currently TREK bikes are made in China (right?) but they used to be made in the U.S. with various parts, right? When was the change made? Just curious.

Heres your friend www.google.com

 

I think that only the high end trek frames (oclv carbon frames) are still made in Waterloo, Wisconsin. ^^^ Google it

 

I'll ask my neighbor Paul and get back to you tomorrow. I know he does OCLV work there but I don't know if they still have the frame welders any more.

 

Yes, google is my friend, but I'm guessing there are a few folks around here with better information than even the almighty google.

 

Yes, google is my friend, but I'm guessing there are a few folks around here with better information than even the almighty google.

This is true. I have to keep reminding myself that Google doesn't run the universe.

 

Check out this thread for a long argument about this.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=2474176&page=4

The answer though is most carbon frames and all FS aluminum and carbon frames are made in the US.

Here is the back and forth from trek:

Yes all of our FS frames are hand welded at the factory.

Tech Support
Trek Bicycle Corporation
Trek_Consumer@trekbikes.com

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 4:51 PM
To: Consumer, Trek
Subject: Re: Trekbikes.com Contact Us Inquiry

do you actually hand weld the frames of the full suspension MTB in your factory in Wisconsin? Thanks for the information.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Consumer, Trek"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 3:53 PM
Subject: RE: Trekbikes.com Contact Us Inquiry

We do still manufacture all of our carbon frames, except the 5000 and
2100, here in the Waterloo, WI factory. We also make our full suspension aluminum bikes here too. Unfortunately I am unable to give any information on how the bikes are built as this is proprietary
information and not available to the public. Thanks again for writing.

Tech Support
Trek Bicycle Corporation
Trek_Consumer@trekbikes.com

 

oh...

Didn't know this question was a historic can of worms... THANKS!

 

... I have to keep reminding myself that Google doesn't run the universe.

That's Bill Gates job.

 

As far as Asian manufacture goes I think it's mostly the really low end stuff being made in China. The Wal-Mart/Huffy/Turner type stuff. With the higher end from Taiwan.
Although that could be changing.

 

ahhh...

I only asked because my 2000 Trek 6000 says "Made in USA" all over it, but a 2004 Trek 3700 I was recently looking at clearly said "Made in China" on the frame.

 

I only asked because my 2000 Trek 6000 says "Made in USA" all over it, but a 2004 Trek 3700 I was recently looking at clearly said "Made in China" on the frame.

Well the 3700 is their entry level hardtail - what is the cost on it 299 US for a new one? It is hard to compete on the low end when most other manufacturers have gone overseas for their entire lines. There are not many companies that still make all of their frames onshore. Besides most of the components that end up on them are not made here anyways. A quality frame is still a quality frame no matter where it is produced.

 

i'm pretty sure their high end hardtails (6000, 6700, 8000, 8500) are made in the us as well.

 

A quality frame is still a quality frame no matter where it is produced.

Indeed !!!!! As long as it's properly designed and manufactured, all is well. "Made In USA" doesn't mean so much as for "quality" anymore.... unfortunately.

 

Here is the answer from Trek's Customer Service:

All carbon bikes, except for the 5000 and the 2100,
are made in the US, as well as the full suspension mountain bikes and
the T2000 tandem. The rest of the line of the line is made overseas.

Now before this thread boils down into "US vs. Overseas" and Trek this and Trek that, in the end, all frames come with a limited lifetime warranty. So enjoy your bike irregardless of where it is made. Two wheels are always good!

 

i don't think that's accurate. their hardtail zr9000 race bikes (8000, 8500) are (were) made in the usa and have the "handmade in the usa" sticker on them

 

I work at a shop that does a lot of volume with Trek/Fisher and I am talking to my inside all the time, as of right now, They are only doing Carbon Road excluding 5000 & 2100. and high end Full squish bikes, 06' was the last year for high end US Geared Hardtailsinlcuding Fisher paragon & Trek 8000, the only two bikes I am not sure about are the GF Ferrous and The Trek 69er.....

 

Here is the answer from Trek's Customer Service:

All carbon bikes, except for the 5000 and the 2100,
are made in the US, as well as the full suspension mountain bikes and
the T2000 tandem. The rest of the line of the line is made overseas.

Now before this thread boils down into "US vs. Overseas" and Trek this and Trek that, in the end, all frames come with a limited lifetime warranty. So enjoy your bike irregardless of where it is made. Two wheels are always good!

This response was issued to me in 2006. Don't know about anything earlier than this.

Does it really matter guys? It's a Trek. Enjoy it. You have a great bike. :thumbsup:

 

I work at a shop that does a lot of volume with Trek/Fisher and I am talking to my inside all the time, as of right now, They are only doing Carbon Road excluding 5000 & 2100. and high end Full squish bikes, 06' was the last year for high end US Geared Hardtailsinlcuding Fisher paragon & Trek 8000, the only two bikes I am not sure about are the GF Ferrous and The Trek 69er.....

ah, well, that explains it then. 06 was the last year i checked on the high end hardtails. oh well. doesn't matter anyway. cheers