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« on: May 08, 2009, 09:33:57 PM »
First, the Swiss;
http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Proline/DT-truing-stand.aspx

Second, the Germans
http://www.pklie.de/content_eng/product/index.htm

Third, the French;
Preciray & Mavic

Park Tools' TS-2 looks downright homey.

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« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2009, 03:02:35 PM »
you gotta love those swiss.  only they could make something look so complicated.  and how about those germans?  that stand looks so, well, positively german. achtung, baby!!
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« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2009, 10:51:08 PM »
Isn't it interesting how national character comes through in these products? I think national character was even more pronounced in the past when, for example, all the cars in the Formula 1 races were painted in national color rather than the factory color or the sponsor color. British Racing Green, French Blue, Italian Red, German Silver, USA White w/ blue stripes, Japan white w/ red disc...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_auto_racing_colors
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