don't mean to be a wet blanket, but am i the only one that thinks swobo is trendy junk? they seem like the epitome of a bike company started and funded by a larger company just to rip off and trick people into buying into the latest trend.

first off, their bikes are made in taiwan (or china, can't recall from sticker at lbs). if you don't understand what's wrong with that then i can't help you. but the company pretends to address this issue in their FAQ section of their website by saying this,

"Where is this stuff made?
Different products are made in different places. Merino wool comes from New Zealand and is cut and sewn in Fiji. Socks are completely made in New Zealand, Blasphemy jerseys are made in San Diego, Cottonwood jackets are made in San Francisco. And the list goes on… if you want more info, send us an email and we’ll talk further."

Here's a little about their history,

"Tim Parr first started Swobo in 1991 when nobody else would hire him."

Now, you're advertising the fact that the founder was not employable?

"In the Fall of 2001, Tim sold Swobo to Santa Cruz bicycles, and then walked the Earth like Caine in Kung Fu, leaving no stone unturned. Fast forward to Fall of 2004, Tim partners with Rob Roskopp to re-launch the Swobo brand and form a new company. After spending most of the year deciding which shade of blue is best…Swobo was launched back into the market in November, 2005."

Sounds like the makings of a high quality bike manufacturer. These types of companies make me sick. To all you who like SWOBO, they don't give two *****s about biking. they only want your money and they are willing to deal you a pile of vomit with a trendy logo in order to take the biggest profit. I'm choking on rage here, just go rescue a frame from the garbage and spray paint it pink and I garan-fuking-tee you that you'll have a better bike than anything swobo has to offer!!!!!