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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

What I've noticed different about this current...

What I've noticed different about this current frame versus my 2006 frame:

1.) Seat tube sections at the clamp points are seriously reinforced (thicker).
2.) Welds where the chainstays and seat...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Re-built my Swift around the replacement frame

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5570/15159409175_13212c4c3a_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p6zWcH)Wheels (https://flic.kr/p/p6zWcH) by Man You All Focus (https://www.flickr.com/people/125572542@N06/), on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-14, 08:15 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Yup. I'm on my second set of bearings in my Soma...

Yup. I'm on my second set of bearings in my Soma fixed hub.

Yeah, I saw your thread yesterday on your "SwiftTi". Incredible! Absolute eye-candy. I can't imagine how awesome it would be as a fixTi....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-14, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

A broken fame...again.

Hey fellow Swift-aholics.

This is my somewhat bi-yearly check-in. As you may or may not know, I've owned 2 Swifts since 2006, the first a silver one which cracked at the seat tube, and then a blue...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-11, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Almost any chain tug will work, so long as it is...

Almost any chain tug will work, so long as it is designed for 3/8" (10mm) axles. I've used both of these:

http://surlybikes.com/parts/tuggnut/
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

I vote winner of the Most Extreme Swift Mod award.

I vote winner of the Most Extreme Swift Mod award.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-11, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

You're in luck:...

You're in luck: http://www.petracycles.co.uk/product_info.php?language=en&currency=USD&products_id=84593&source=googleus
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-11, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Thanks Jur. You should have seen it after the...

Thanks Jur. You should have seen it after the month of continuous rain we had here in SF recently (very unusual).
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Just overhauled the drive train and rear hub on...

Just overhauled the drive train and rear hub on my fixed-gear Swift. Here are some pics:


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/Bike/IMG_20110430_073210.jpg
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-08-11, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

That's an awesome build! Why the double...

That's an awesome build!

Why the double brake levers if you only have a front brake? You can remove those brake bosses by using a crescent wrench on the flats (at least you can on a Xootr Swift).
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-04-10, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

This is the cable stop I have on my Swift:...

This is the cable stop I have on my Swift: http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0565
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Hey Swift-a-holiks! James here once again...

Hey Swift-a-holiks! James here once again checking-in with you 406-wheeled maniacs. I see that it's been a while (99 pages of posts on the Swift!) and I'm happy to report that my fixed-gear Swift has...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-22-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

That's bad-ass!

That's bad-ass!
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

It's Swift photo-fest... ...

It's Swift photo-fest...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift_cb1.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift_cb2.jpg
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Cheers Paul. Here are a couple more... ...

Cheers Paul.

Here are a couple more...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift_stack3.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift_stack4.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-09, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

It's quiet in here. Time to post some pics... ...

It's quiet in here. Time to post some pics...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift_stack2.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift_stack1.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-08, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

I believe 45mm will work. I went with the 50mm...

I believe 45mm will work. I went with the 50mm and hack-sawed the excess length.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

My fixed Swift has held-up through 2 years of...

My fixed Swift has held-up through 2 years of torture on the streets of downtown San Francisco. I've dumped so much stress into the frame barreling up and down hills in a 67" fixed gear that there...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Shimano UN-54 68x107. This set-up is definitely...

Shimano UN-54 68x107. This set-up is definitely lighter than stock, as the UN-54 has a hollow spindle. You can shave a few more grams by losing the chainring guard and going with shorter, single...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

It's been a while since I posted here. Here's the...

It's been a while since I posted here. Here's the latest incarnation of my swift. Updates include a switch back to 20 x 1.35 Primo Comets (non-kevlar) from the Conti GPs, and a set of VP-One Bebop...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Look what's on the front page of Calhoun Cycle....

Look what's on the front page of Calhoun Cycle. (http://www.calhouncycle.com/)
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-29-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

On a fixed bike, chainline is more important than...

On a fixed bike, chainline is more important than how equidistant the wheel sits between the rear track ends. A bad chainline can cause a slew of problems, including friction, noise, and possibly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-08, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Yes, on the new Swifts, the rear spacing is...

Yes, on the new Swifts, the rear spacing is 135mm. Older ones have the 132.5mm spacing.

Surly makes a 135mm mtb fixed hub with a 52mm chainline which should match the chainline with the stock...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

I have the same hub with the same problem. I...

I have the same hub with the same problem. I doubt it's the hub, but perhaps something to do with the frame / rear triangle. It's interesting to note that my stock geared wheel also aligns more to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

The threads on the bottom bracket of my new Swift...

The threads on the bottom bracket of my new Swift had some blue stuff on it, which I assume is loctite. My trusty breaker bar made quick and easy work of it.

Here's the 1/2" breaker bar:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

More postcard pics... ...

More postcard pics...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swft_gg1.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swft_gg2.jpg
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-07, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

At that speed, I'm just about spun-out at 120RPM,...

At that speed, I'm just about spun-out at 120RPM, but even so, my tires are perfectly silent.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-07, 01:00 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

I had 2 punctures at the rear tire within the...

I had 2 punctures at the rear tire within the first month. After installing the Slime tube protectors, I haven't had a flat since.

The more I ride these tires, the more I refuse to consider...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-07, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

It was a really nice day out today, so I snapped...

It was a really nice day out today, so I snapped a couple of pics:

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swft2.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swft1.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-07, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Wow...this is really nice. Those bars and that...

Wow...this is really nice. Those bars and that saddle. Classy. I like the canti front brake. This will be extra good once you get your wheel built with a flip-flop hub.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-07, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

True. I think what makes the Swift feel more...

True. I think what makes the Swift feel more nimble is the fact that when you're slicing a path through heavy traffic, you don't have that extra 6" of wheel sticking out in front of you.

But get...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-07, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Another fixed-gear Swift: ...

Another fixed-gear Swift:

http://fixedgeargallery.com/2007/nov/3/LyleVannier.htm
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-07, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

I completely relate to your disgust with the...

I completely relate to your disgust with the abysmal conditions of San Francisco streets. You have to wonder with all the tourist dollars pouring into the city, why a significant portion hasn't gone...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-07, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

So that's what I've "heard" ;) , but what I don't...

So that's what I've "heard" ;) , but what I don't get is that on both my old Swift and my current one, the V-brakes (both Tektro and Avid SD5) had a lot of play in them. 2 sets of brake posts and 2...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-07, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

I'm not sure why. Of the 3 Kool Stop salmon sets...

I'm not sure why. Of the 3 Kool Stop salmon sets I've tried (thinline, dual-compound MTB, and full compound MTB), they've all squealed. Although when installed on my cantis, I find they don't squeal...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

You guys must have massively strong legs to be...

You guys must have massively strong legs to be pushing such big gears. When I first rode a fixed gear, I started-out with the recommended 70" gear, then went to a 67", and now I'm at a 65" with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-07, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Where do you get your bike parts from? How do the...

Where do you get your bike parts from? How do the prices compare with purchasing from a local bike shop as opposed to ordering from an online catalog outfit (Nashbar/Performance) using their...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-07, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

And I was complaining about forking-over $4.99...

And I was complaining about forking-over $4.99 for 1. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-07, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

I have a couple of products to report on for you...

I have a couple of products to report on for you today.

This one is for the Swift-fixie crowd:

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift/eai.jpg

A lot of fixed-gear riders have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-05-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

:eek: WOW! :eek: Really choice components...

:eek: WOW! :eek:

Really choice components you have there. Phil hubs...nice! :)

Are those Primo Comet 20x1.35 tires? If so, that might be partially why you're having a hard time getting a good...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-07, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Such was my exhilaration upon receiving my new...

Such was my exhilaration upon receiving my new bike (no questions asked as well). Glad to hear it. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-07, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Excellent idea. An electronic petition of some...

Excellent idea. An electronic petition of some sort where those concerned can sign their names as well (count me in). ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-07, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Very interesting. I'm wondering if it's a design...

Very interesting. I'm wondering if it's a design flaw, or a flaw in the materials/manufacturing? In any case, I'm keeping a close watch on my frame. Riding a fixed-gear up hills in San Francisco that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

My frame failure was a crack at the lower seat...

My frame failure was a crack at the lower seat tube clamp area (due to a manufacturing error, the tube had been honed eccentric, one side being thinner than the other). I emailed Xootr with a photo,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-07, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Whoa..that really sucks. I believe another Swift...

Whoa..that really sucks. I believe another Swift owner here encountered the exact same frame failure using a non-standard seatpost. Have you been using the stock seatpost?

Xootr warrants the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-07, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

I can address the creaking and groaning: ...

I can address the creaking and groaning:

Get yourself a bottle of Boeshield or 3-in-One and apply a light coat to the seatpost. If using Boeshield, let dry for a few minutes. Wipe-off excess in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-07, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Yeah, I have 2 cross levers pulling one cable to...

Yeah, I have 2 cross levers pulling one cable to the front brake. Trick-looking and works seamlessly. Just make sure you measure your brake cable twice (and cut once).

I get a bit more clearance...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-07, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

Edit: I installed my Kool Stop salmon pads on the...

Edit: I installed my Kool Stop salmon pads on the cantis, but this time I swapped-out the washers on the brake pad studs so that the pads are pushed out a few millimeters further from the cantilever...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-07, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

I think Paul is referring to my handlebar...

I think Paul is referring to my handlebar madness:

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift/tranzx1.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift/tranzx2.jpg
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-07, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,178
Posted By james_swift

The first thing I noticed (and looked forward to)...

The first thing I noticed (and looked forward to) in comparison with my Avid SD-5 V-brakes was their silent operation: no squeal, no squeak. Yes! Even with their cheap cartridge pads, they stopped...
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