I asked this question on another site. It was about a bike I bought (In Spain) second hand. I was unable to upload a picture for the guy who answered my question because of problem with USB leads. Would anyone be able to help me if I uploaded a picture here?I have just purchased a Curtis Mountain Bike which was made in Germany. Does anyone know if they have any connection with Curtis in the UK who make frames etc. I am unable to find a site which relates to the German company.There are actually 3 different companies around that offer Curtis bikes and they are all completely different.
First, we have Curtis (UK) and Curtis (USA). They are, as far as I can find, completely different from Curtis (DE) inasmuch that (UK) and (USA) do not offer complete bikes... this is making the assumption that you purchased the bike from a Curtis dealer and that the bike is a production model.
One other possibility... Curtis (DE) may also be offered by
http://www.muesing-bikes.de/ but I can find no proof primarily because I can't read German, but I imagine that these are made in Asia as well.
So, we have learned that only Curtis (DE) offers complete bikes and although it is a German company they are certainly NOT made in Germany... they are imported from Asia. However, it is not out of the realm of possibility that your bike was built up using a (UK) frame, provided it is a hardtail bike and not full suspension.
Another clue is that (UK) makes frames only from Chrome Moly and T45 series alloy. If there is evidence of it being made from anything other than CrMo or T45 series (for example, 7075 or 6061 aluminum) then it is definitely NOT a (UK) product.
I am going to rule out (USA) product as this is a boutique product and not readily available at a bike shop.
My sniffin' nose tells me that you probably have the Curtis brand made in Asia, or "Made in Germany of Imported Parts" (assembled in Germany from parts (usually) made in Asia). If you are able to post a photo of the drive side of the bike and advise the price you paid and WHERE you bought it it may provide more clues.
