Brands I view favorably
>ENVE, Time, Crust, Scott, Giant, Ritchey, LOOK, Pinarello, Santa Cruz, Velo Orange, Canyon, Surly, Bianchi
>Trend setters 3/5, Cognoscenti 4/8, Aspirational 3/7, Conformity 3/9
Where does Salsa fit in the mix?
For that matter 3T, BMC, Parlee, Factor, Storck, Ridley, Cannondale, All-City or Colnago as well? My thoughts
>Salsa
All sorts of bikes but to me most notable for a really good range of gravel bikes varying between all-road/race (Warroad) to very off-road capable (Cutthroat, weapon of choice for the Tour Divide) and inbetween (Warbird).
>3T
RTM methods (like Time) in their manufacturing process, made in Italy. The gravel frames are interesting but the road frame is kinda ugly, they went too far with that downtube shape. Too much like a Cervelo.
>BMC
the Time Machine road bike looks rather nice, has that dentist meme about it though like Cervelo
>Parlee
Made by hand in the best state of the union, my home. Very niche and specialize in custom frames
>Factor
Ostro VAM looks kinda cool but I've heard some say it's too bendy and lacks stiffness. Nice paint options but kind of expensive for a DTC brand
>Cannondale
My main machine is an older road bike from them. I still think they got it, even if the CAAD isn't on the same level of greatness as in the past and some the silly proprietary shit they do (some of which I like desu). Also bring back the System Six
>Storck
When of the local cool old guys who rides fast uses one of these. The newest Aerfast looks crazy in a good way with that super deep fork
>Ridley
Seems like a decent value? Not really any big QC concerns to comment on here?
>Colnago
The sports biggest contemporary star rides them and the steel frame master series have those beautiful vintage paint jobs
>All-City
Hipster bait, but quality as far as I can tell
