Brands We Carry and Recommend
Here are the brands the we carry. Aside from these new options, please see our used frame and bicycle offerings found in our store and listed here online.
Basso Bikes
Basso is a dynamic new premium offering at Swell Bicycles. Basso hand makes every frame at their factory in Bassano del Grappa, Italy. The frames are then custom assembled with to the specifications of the customer.
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Shown is the Diamante. Stable, responsive, light, and playful. Diamante is a versatile road racing bike, designed to thrive in the most challenging ups and downs. Look for Uri racing his in the local crits.
Bianchi Bicycles
Founded in 1885, Bianchi has built on their long history to offer a unique and refined selection. Well know for their celeste color Bianchi models range from make stylish and racy models for commuters and racers alike.
Through their years of professional sponsorship, Bianchi has your race ready road bike covered.
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Shown is the Specialissima road racer, a super light carbon rim brake wonder bike that features their Countervail technology to absorb impacts in the road and handle like a dream.
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Cherubim
With overwhelming excitement we introduce a new custom offering at Swell Bicycles: Cherubim! Started in 1966 Hitoshi Konno set out to build competition bicycles which straddle the intersection of hand craftsmanship and innovation. Fast forward to today and his son Shinichi is at the helm, advancing the brand to new levels of function and elegance. Cherubim’s fusion of tradition and cutting edge speaks to us because that’s who we are.
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Pictured is my vintage 1980s Hitoshi Konno built Rando bike. Nitto Moustache bars, Gilles Berthoud saddle, Shimano 9 speed Dura Ace/XT, and a Soma Rando bag complete the build. Framesets start with a fit, then they are hand fabricated and painted, and then we'll build it up into your dream bicycle.
Soma Fabrications
Soma frames are designed in San Francisco and hand made in Taiwan. What sets them apart is that they prioritize using high quality Tange Prestige tubing for a better ride quality.

I have been building Soma frames and stocking their products for the past 24 years and love working with this terrific local brand. Soma offers a comprehensive range of steel bikes for any style of riding.
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Pictured is a past model, the San Marcos sport touring road bike with 650B wheels for a smooth, stable ride, Brooks saddle and bar tape, and a Nitto rear rack for carrying gear.
Marin Bikes
Starting with their first mountain bicycles in 1986, Marin Bikes are made for fun. My first mountain bike was a Marin Muir Woods that I bought when I began high school.
While Marin continues to excel in the mountain bike category, they have a diverse offering. We primarily stock gravel bikes and hybrids. Like Giant, Marin owns their factory and this allows them to offer a terrific value and have more control over production.
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Pictured is the Marin Nicasio steel gravel bike. This is one of our favorites for a versatile do-everything bicycle.
Breezer
When Joe Breeze hand-built the first modern mountain bike in 1977, Breezer became the world’s first mountain bike brand. As a lifelong cyclist who raced on the road and dirt and toured all over the world, Joe had dedicated his life to making bikes for every level of rider. Joe aimed to create bicycles with one goal: to deliver a bike that has a light and lively ride quality and that will put a smile on your face every time you head out the door for whatever adventure you choose.
Pictured is the Breezer Inversion Team steel gravel bike. This is another of our favorites for a light do-everything bicycle. ​​​
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Giant
Giant is the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world. They forge their own aluminum and weave their own carbon fiber. They also make bicycles for many other brands. As such you get a lot of bike compared with other companies as you are effectively buying direct. They offer a huge spectrum from great mountain bikes, road, and gravel bikes.

This photo is of current our favorite gravel bicycle at the moment: the carbon Giant Revolt gravel bike. Available with a variety of different groupos.