The journal
Stories from the road.
National titles, the Volta a Portugal, geometry, paint — and how SwiftCarbon became Swift Bicycles. From the archive.
A new Swift era
SwiftCarbon is now Swift Bicycles The bicycle, since its inception, is a liberating instrument for everyone from an early age. In recent decades, the world has changed its view of the bicycle. It has…
Geometry lesson — it’s not just about the angles
Often we’re asked, “what’s special about a SwiftCarbon bike?” Our standard and simple answer is “the ride quality”. Explaining why is another thing altogether though, with the infinite number of…
SwiftCarbon History Lesson - How it all started
We can all think back to one moment in our lives, a moment when everything changed… one lucid snapshot in our memories that planted a seed and ultimately defined us. For Mark Blewett, founder of…
Our paint formula: Reduced environmental impact, maximum visual effect.
Known as the most efficient transport mode in the world, the bicycle makes a strong case for the future of how we get around, and also on how we have fun. It’s popularity across the globe continues…
Neves takes his first national road title, and so does the Racevox
On Sunday 20 June, José Neves was crowned as the new Portuguese road champion, pulling on the coveted red and green jersey on the podium in Castelo Branco. It was a special victory, because the Évora…
SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling’s line up for Tour of Britain
It’s in every young road cyclist’s dream – the same scene: standing in the start chute with the speakers blaring and the announcer hyping the crowds, surrounded by the biggest stars in the sport…
6 LESSONS FOR LIFE — What we learned from the 2021 Volta a Portugal
When you're under pressure, apply pressureW52-FC Porto was no doubt the favourite team going into the 82nd edition of the race, having won five of the last six editions. That comes with a long list…
Back in the big league – SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling heads to Volta a Portugal
Twenty two months after their last major race, team SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling will line up at the Volta a Portugal. It’s been a bumpy journey for the UCI Continental teams. While the UCI WorldTeams and…
New 2021 range, available now
The 2021 SwiftCarbon range hit the streets last week. Highlighted by our latest offering, the RaceVox, the full quiver of road frames, from race to endurance, gets a fresh look and are all equipped…
How a third division team beat the biggest names in cycling
The story of the underdog is as fascinating as it is timeless. The ‘against all odds’ vanquishing of a way more powerful adversary but a little-known protagonist has a romance to it that never tires…
Why is the bike blue? — Inside the mind of a graphic designer
In our scrolling endeavours we’ve all happened across vintage cycling photos. Oh have times changed, even from as recently as the last decade. Dive deeper into the rabbit hole and feel a wave of…