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Forum: Folding Bikes
07-14-19, 11:17 PM
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Posted By jur

Wow, looks very nice indeed! Interesting color -...

Wow, looks very nice indeed! Interesting color - anodizing or paint?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-17, 09:37 PM
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Posted By jur

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-17, 11:36 PM
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Posted By jur

Wow, very nice! *drool*

Wow, very nice! *drool*
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-17, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

Nice! I'm pretty sure the frame is the...

Nice!

I'm pretty sure the frame is the aluminium version though. I have an identical one in my garage gathering dust, relegated to a corner by my Ti Swift...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-17, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Not a problem. The frame halves are held by the...

Not a problem. The frame halves are held by the seatpost. I have resorted to putting a thick grease in the gap - lip balm.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-17, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

Thanks for your occasional look-in Paul. I always...

Thanks for your occasional look-in Paul. I always enjoy.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-17, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

The Litepro would be a good option. Worn...

The Litepro would be a good option. Worn chainring isn't much of a problem with large chainrings. If you have to replace it in 5y then it's a trifling $10 per year. Plus, the Vuelta is hardly less in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-17, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

Just one thought: Ride quality. Put some...

Just one thought: Ride quality. Put some bullhorns or drops on the Swift, the stiffness will put a smile on your face. If your folding often and want a more compact fold, and just pootling along,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-17, 04:42 AM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

None of those will work. They were designed for...

None of those will work. They were designed for Dahon type frames where the seat tube is behind the bottom bracket. That's why the position where the derailer is mounted is forwards.

You need...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-17, 09:03 PM
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Posted By jur

Let me have a look, link?

Let me have a look, link?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-17, 10:31 PM
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Posted By jur

I got me a roll of helicopter tape and stuck that...

I got me a roll of helicopter tape and stuck that on top.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-17, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

1-1/8

1-1/8
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-17, 01:48 PM
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Posted By jur

Pm me your email.

Pm me your email.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-19-16, 06:31 PM
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Posted By jur

Yes they are available from titan.

Yes they are available from titan.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-16, 07:15 PM
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Posted By jur

Headset is 1-1/8" threaded. There might be...

Headset is 1-1/8" threaded.

There might be different stock risers meant for other bikes such as Bike Friday or the Pacific Cycles Reach, or the Airnimal; I had some made from titanium, and before...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-16, 05:55 PM
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Posted By jur

Wow that is a huge difference. I would make sure...

Wow that is a huge difference. I would make sure both wheels rotate effortlessly, same with the cranks (chain off) and then rotate cranks backwards to check drivetrain drag with the chain on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-28-16, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

1x10 with 11-36t is plenty unless you want to...

1x10 with 11-36t is plenty unless you want to include very steep MTB type riding. I have a 60t ring up front and rarely use the 42t front ring unless I go steep MTB climbing.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-16, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

Yes, Peter Reich worked with Xootr in sourcing...

Yes, Peter Reich worked with Xootr in sourcing custom Swifts using Xootr frames, usually painted black, and having the words "Swift Folder" rather than the Xootr logo. I also got one of those to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-16, 08:53 PM
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Posted By jur

That's one of those special ones of which only 4...

That's one of those special ones of which only 4 were ever made. Rarer than the Ti version!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-16, 07:18 PM
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Posted By jur

Be aware that is not the steel one, it is...

Be aware that is not the steel one, it is aluminium.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-22-16, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

No I sold that one. There is currently a...

No I sold that one.

There is currently a group buy under way; it's beena few weeks since I heard anything. It is led by an acquaintance of Peter Reich, with Peter also bring a few buyers to the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-21-16, 07:27 PM
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Posted By jur

I have my Ti Swift only for fair weather too....

I have my Ti Swift only for fair weather too. Because it's such a good frame, it makes sense to make the whole as light as reasonably possible and get a top quality ride out of it.

So, look at...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-16, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

Must be a market-driven decision. Folding bikes...

Must be a market-driven decision. Folding bikes are a niche product, and Xootr Swifts occupy a niche in a niche.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-16, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

The Swifts were designed for 33.9mm posts, but...

The Swifts were designed for 33.9mm posts, but the build-up of tolerance requires reaming of the seat tubes to make the post go in both. The unfortunate result is loose fitting posts. Tightening the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-16, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

The Tern Mainstay is very close to what I...

The Tern Mainstay is very close to what I fashioned. It may be best to start with that and see if it csn be made to work.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-16, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

I don't think the Tern thing will work, since the...

I don't think the Tern thing will work, since the seat tube is back from the bottom bracket shell on the Tern, while on the Swift it is on the shell like a conventional bike. Maybe it would work with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

The Swift has normal road bike geometry so that...

The Swift has normal road bike geometry so that isn't why. A new chain will be better but that only lasts for a short while before sideways play increases. Wolftooth chainrings have been invented for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

I had a Birdy which would drop its chain. I...

I had a Birdy which would drop its chain. I analysed why it happened and installed guards which I put as close as possible to the chain so that in the extreme cross-chain combinations it would just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-18-16, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

The only way to cure chain drop is to get the...

The only way to cure chain drop is to get the chain guard as close as possible to the chain. Are there any spacers that you could remove?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-16, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

Yup still my best bike, 2 aluminium versions, 2...

Yup still my best bike, 2 aluminium versions, 2 Ti versions.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-16, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

Nice setup. What is that bag? Sea-To-Summit?

Nice setup.

What is that bag? Sea-To-Summit?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-16, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

The amount of moment from a person on the saddle...

The amount of moment from a person on the saddle far outstrips the amount of moment added by a piece of seatpost luggage, partly because the amount of weight is smaller and partly because the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-15-15, 02:17 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Sorry, forgot to answer the chainwheels...

Sorry, forgot to answer the chainwheels question... First, an external bearing BB is no different wrt chainline. 2nd, I run a 60t chainring with no problems.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-03-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Great result! I also put that clamp on my...

Great result!

I also put that clamp on my early Swift. I used a plastic pipe as a spacer. That gave a stiff solution. I also thought the pulley is not placed perfectly. Especially with that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-15, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Google for "velocity aeroheat" and my now-retired...

Google for "velocity aeroheat" and my now-retired blue Swift comes up first in the images!:D:beer:
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-15, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Shifters: Obviously the number of speeds needs to...

Shifters: Obviously the number of speeds needs to match the number of cassette cogs.
Shifters, rear: SRAM shifters don't work with shimano derailers or vice versa.
Brakes: You will either need...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-15, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

What are you willing to spend? Although I am...

What are you willing to spend?

Although I am unwilling to recommend the carbon post, mine has stood up to some 5 or 6 years of punishment.

There is now a titanium fork option available. Or an...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-15, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4,023
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Posted By jur

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/juried/swi...

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/juried/swift/swift_bullhorns.jpg~original (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/juried/media/swift/swift_bullhorns.jpg.html)

Seatpost: Pazzazz, bought from a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

My Ti Swift swan neck riser/integrated stem is a...

My Ti Swift swan neck riser/integrated stem is a Ti part that I copied from my Swift which has a Bachetta riser.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-14, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

You still have it in fixie mode? I recently...

You still have it in fixie mode?

I recently got my frame replaced when it cracked at the seat stays. About the same time I put into motion my plan to get a Swift built in Ti. Check out the thread...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-14, 03:21 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

The particular batch of frames that my Swift came...

The particular batch of frames that my Swift came from, was the early batch, made from thinner tubing and the seatpost tended to fit a bit loose, all giving rise to the possibility of cracks in one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-14, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Just getting the Swift thread back on page 1. ...

Just getting the Swift thread back on page 1.

This is my cracked frame Swift, the crack is not growing so I am still commuting and doing other rides with it. I have the replacement frame already...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-14-13, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

waxnomadic: I don't think it will work - your...

waxnomadic: I don't think it will work - your legs won't have enough room. The Swift is a size medium. 55cm top tube.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-24-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Word of caution - too much force at the seat...

Word of caution - too much force at the seat clamp can damage the frame. So stop at the point where the lower clamp holds it just snug.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-12, 01:55 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Heh heh Bagetta, that must be a bread-shaped...

Heh heh Bagetta, that must be a bread-shaped riser... :eek:
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

The carbon post I am using now is no longer the...

The carbon post I am using now is no longer the one I had originally. I now have a very sturdy one with the correct diameter of 34mm.

However, you are right, I should not be recommending that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-28-12, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Are you looking for a post with or without...

Are you looking for a post with or without setback? The Xootr dealers offer the original. I have a carbon pazzazz with zero setback. Got it from speedmatrix depot in Singapore. They don't seem to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-12, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Not correct. Same as big-wheeled bike.

Not correct. Same as big-wheeled bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-12, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Yep the Swift remains a superb bike to ride.

Yep the Swift remains a superb bike to ride.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-27-12, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,128
Posted By jur

Good effort, but the Swift hanger is unique so it...

Good effort, but the Swift hanger is unique so it would only be a coincidence if any did match. I think the best way out for the postage conundrum, is for someone in the US to buy a hanger for...
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