Brands We Carry

Authorized Bicycle Dealer in Raleigh, NC

Bell Lap Cycleworks is an authorized dealer for five brands we ride, wrench on, and stand behind. We’re not trying to carry every label in the industry. We picked brands that cover a real range of riders, price points, and disciplines — so whether you’re racing crits, chasing KOMs on gravel, logging trail miles at Umstead, or pedaling across town, we have something that fits the way you actually ride.

Every bike we sell comes with hands-on support from our team. We’ll help you pick the right model, get your pre-purchase fitting dialed in, and handle the custom build if you want to spec it your way. Here’s what we carry and why each brand earned its spot on our floor.

Specialized

Specialized has been at the forefront of cycling innovation since 1974, and there’s a reason they remain one of the most sought-after brands in the sport. Their R&D runs deep — from the Win Tunnel aero testing facility to Body Geometry ergonomic research and Retul fitting technology. On the road side, the Tarmac SL8 merged their climbing and aero platforms into one dominant race bike, while the Aethos exists purely for riders who want the lightest, most refined ride quality possible. The Roubaix with its Future Shock front suspension is still the benchmark for endurance comfort. For off-road, the Diverge handles gravel with genuine capability, and the Crux is one of the lightest gravel frames ever made. They also have strong entry points — the Allez is a serious aluminum road bike that punches above its weight. The S-Works tier is the pinnacle, and even if that’s not your budget, the technology trickles down through every model. As an authorized Specialized dealer in Raleigh, we can get you into the right build and make sure it’s set up correctly from day one.

Bianchi

Bianchi has been building bicycles since 1885 — the oldest manufacturer in the world, and the celeste green is one of the most recognizable colors in all of sports. But Bianchi isn’t coasting on heritage. Their current road lineup is genuinely competitive at the highest level. The Oltre is a full aero road machine with Bianchi’s proprietary carbon layup and vibration-damping technology. The Sprint is a versatile road bike that handles everything from fast group rides to weekend centuries. On the gravel side, the Arcadex brings the same Italian engineering to mixed surfaces with composure and style. Bianchi attracts riders who care about the details — the ride quality, the craftsmanship, the way the frame feels under power. There’s a reason this brand has survived and thrived for nearly 140 years. If you appreciate what goes into a well-made bicycle, Bianchi deserves a serious look.

TIME

TIME is a French brand with deep roots in professional road racing. They pioneered the clipless pedal and then turned that carbon fiber expertise toward building some of the finest road frames in the world. TIME bikes are handmade in their Voreppe factory, and the attention to detail shows. Their frames are layered one sheet of carbon at a time — not mass-produced in molds — which gives them a ride quality that serious cyclists notice immediately. The Alpe d’Huez is their race-day weapon: stiff under power, responsive in the corners, and named after one of cycling’s most iconic climbs for good reason. The SCYLON balances comfort with performance for long days in the saddle. TIME isn’t a brand that markets to the masses. They build for riders who know the difference between a good frame and a great one, and they’ve been doing it longer than most of their competitors. If you’ve ridden a TIME, you know. If you haven’t, come in and we’ll explain why the people who own them tend to keep them forever.

Niner

Niner built their reputation as the 29er mountain bike brand, and that deep understanding of how big wheels roll over terrain carries through everything they make. Their trail bikes — the JET 9 and RIP 9 — are confident, capable machines for technical singletrack. The geometry is dialed for the kind of riding we have in the Triangle: rooty, punchy climbs and flowing descents through Umstead, Beaver Dam, and Harris Lake. On the gravel side, Niner’s MCR and RLT models are built for riders who want to go far on unpaved roads without compromise. The MCR in particular bridges the gap between gravel bike and drop-bar mountain bike — it handles rough terrain that would have most gravel bikes bouncing around. Niner’s frames are designed in Fort Collins, Colorado, and every detail is informed by people who actually ride off-road every day. If your weekends involve dirt, rocks, and routes you found on Strava, Niner builds bikes that handle it all.

State Bicycle Co.

If you still think of State Bicycle Co. as just a fixed-gear brand, it’s time for a second look. Founded in 2009 out of Tempe, Arizona, State built a loyal following in the fixed-gear and urban cycling world — and then kept pushing. Today they’re making legitimately impressive performance bikes across road, gravel, and off-road categories, and they’ve earned a 4.8 out of 5 rating across more than 15,000 customer reviews doing it.

The standout is the Carbon All-Road — a full carbon fiber gravel bike that competes with machines costing twice as much. The Undefeated Disc Road uses State’s proprietary 6061 aluminum alloy with added titanium for improved hardness and tensile strength, paired with a carbon fork by Essor USA. It’s available with SRAM Apex AXS wireless electronic shifting and DT Swiss tubeless wheels — components you’d expect on a $3,000+ bike, at a price well under that. Cycling Weekly reviewed the Undefeated and took it seriously, which says a lot about how far the brand has come.

State still makes great fixed-gear and single-speed bikes — that’s in their DNA. The 4130 chromoly steel road bike at $630 is one of the best values in cycling, and their Klunker and city bikes are fun, practical machines for getting around Raleigh. But the higher-end lineup is what’s turned heads. Limited-edition colorways that get retired once they sell out, a real dealer network, sponsored riders, and a build quality that keeps customers coming back. We carry State because they prove you don’t need to spend five figures to get a bike that performs, looks great, and is genuinely fun to ride.

Why These Five?

We chose these brands because together they give every rider who walks through our door a real option. Specialized covers the full road and gravel spectrum from the Allez to S-Works. Bianchi brings Italian craftsmanship and heritage for riders who want something with soul. TIME is our focused performance road option for cyclists who demand the finest ride quality available. Niner handles mountain and gravel for anyone whose routes involve dirt. And State Bicycle Co. delivers serious performance at price points that make quality cycling accessible — their lineup runs from a $630 steel road bike to a $2,400 carbon gravel machine, all backed by a brand that’s earned its credibility the hard way.

Being a mechanic-owned shop means we’re not just selling bikes — we’re standing behind them. Every bike that leaves Bell Lap goes through a full quality check, and we’re here for service, repairs, and fitting long after the sale. If you’re thinking about a new bike, stop by either of our Raleigh locations or give us a call — Creedmoor at (919) 417-1102 or Lafayette at (919) 272-9731. You can also contact us online if you have questions about availability. We’ll help you figure out which brand and model makes the most sense for how you actually ride.