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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-12, 10:19 AM
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Posted By clearcastle04

I have 1/3 inch clearance from the chainring to...

I have 1/3 inch clearance from the chainring to the chainstay. With bigger chainrings you also have to worry about chain /seatstay clearance near the cassette area. Do a thread search on that.

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Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-11, 01:15 PM
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Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

For your enjoyment...pics of my upgraded Swift...

For your enjoyment...pics of my upgraded Swift are below.
Some notable changes:
451 "speedmax" wheels from thorusa
tiagra sti shifters (I had sitting around :))
105 rear derailleur
ultegra...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-11, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

That is a sweet looking bike!

That is a sweet looking bike!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-11, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

Jur, I ended up purchasing an Ultegra FC-6500...

Jur, I ended up purchasing an Ultegra FC-6500 crankset w/ matching 109mm BB.... got a good deal on ebay! From looking back I think that's what your running. Can't wait to put it on. From this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-11, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks...its not so much the chainrnig selection...

Thanks...its not so much the chainrnig selection I'm worried about cause I've already upgraded mine to a Vuelta 130 BCD 60T ring which I like and I want to keep using that. Now that I've upgraded...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

Hi all, What bottom bracket and crankarm combo...

Hi all,
What bottom bracket and crankarm combo are you fellow Swifties running? I have the stock right now and am looking to possibly upgrade these at some point. If you haven't noticed, I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-11, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

K, thx. Move the cassette or move the...

K, thx. Move the cassette or move the chainrings...sounds pretty logical.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks again. I'm glad the cantilever brakes are...

Thanks again. I'm glad the cantilever brakes are going to work out.

On another note, I'm wondering if anyone who has fitted a 60t chainring had the problem of the chain rubbing on the seatstay...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

Awesome, thanks. I'm assuming that the cable...

Awesome, thanks. I'm assuming that the cable hanger in this link below would be one that fastens under the nut? It is for a 1 1/8 threaded headset.
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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-11, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks...I'm thinking if I leave enough slack on...

Thanks...I'm thinking if I leave enough slack on the cable that feeds into the hanger then the fold wouldn't be a problem still. I don't mind sacrificing the braking power a little bit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-11, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

I am settled on switching the stock v-brakes on...

I am settled on switching the stock v-brakes on my Swift to cantilevers to go with my tiagra brifters. Does anyone know what I would need for the brackets on the headseat and rear fork that the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-11, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

...and thus the marriage of two great things: the...

...and thus the marriage of two great things: the Swift and Bianchi's trademark color. I'm lucky to have both myself albeit in two separate bikes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-11, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

messenger bag and the swift

Anyone else think a messenger bag makes sense with the swift? I do. Granted I have a full-sized road bike with rack and pannier setup that I love, I find that using the messenger bag is works well...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,538
Posted By clearcastle04

I put a 60T on my swift. I got it at...

I put a 60T on my swift. I got it at http://www.hostelshoppe.com/. I also had to buy a new chain to go with it because a larger ring needs a longer chain. I had a full stock setup and installed the...
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