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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-07, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Deore XTs parallel push. They work like a champ...

Deore XTs parallel push. They work like a champ and no issues with clearance.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-07, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

LarryCo- Welcome to the best kept secret in...

LarryCo- Welcome to the best kept secret in folderdom! We keep trying to spread the word and glad you enjoy it. My Swift is hands down the best folder I've owned. As I have said before "The Swift is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-07, 12:58 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Promenades are easiest to mount the power grips...

Promenades are easiest to mount the power grips too. I have a wide foot and the AR-2 upturn at the end bothered my feet.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-07, 01:24 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

The Power Grip straps are to be used instead of...

The Power Grip straps are to be used instead of clipless pedals. I went with the XL sized ones.
I had several different logos done up. I had an Olde English script done but it was too elaborate and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-07, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I have written extensively about it in some of...

I have written extensively about it in some of this Swift thread. I think I was one of the first ones to go with the Shimano Nexus 8 spd high efficiency hub. It has been a great hub. I've had the SA...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-07, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I have a double chainring up front. So far no...

I have a double chainring up front. So far no normal tensioner has worked. The gear range of the internal hub on it is own is over 300%. I have a pretty wide gear range as is. I haven't found the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-07, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I have the 20x2.0 Big Apples. As far as I know, I...

I have the 20x2.0 Big Apples. As far as I know, I was the first one to mount them on a Swift. I was told by Peter and everyone I asked that they hadn't tried them and didn't think they would fit....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-24-07, 11:30 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Weight of the Swift depends on how you spec it...

Weight of the Swift depends on how you spec it out. Mine is about 30lbs but I have most everything on it. I have a rack, Brooks saddle, Thudbuster seatpost, internal hub, fenders, cyclometer, Big...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-20-06, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I don't get the weight weenies. Look at the...

I don't get the weight weenies. Look at the actual change in the total bike and rider weight TOGETHER. A one pound increase on a combined bike and rider weight of 200lbs is NOTHING! You are not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-06, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

On glass smooth pavement, the Stelvios are one of...

On glass smooth pavement, the Stelvios are one of the fastest tires your can buy if you run them at high pressures. The ride quality isn't the best. The Big Apples (BA's) may appear to be slow but in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-16-06, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

As much as rim size will have an effect on...

As much as rim size will have an effect on handling, tire choice will likely even have a great effect. I personally like the 406 size just for the shear number of tire choices available in this size....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-06, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Glad you like it so far. If you go with the...

Glad you like it so far. If you go with the Marathon, avoid the plus models UNLESS you need a very flat-resistant tire. They feel much heavier and slower than the Big Apples. The Marathon Racers are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-06, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Sounds like you made a copy of my bike except I...

Sounds like you made a copy of my bike except I went with the extra long stem as I have a long torso. I was the first one to put Big Apples (that I know of) on a Swift. I personally love them as they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-06, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Paul - Congrats on the new ride. I am sure you...

Paul - Congrats on the new ride. I am sure you will love your Swift as much as we do. It tends to make other bikes superfluous. If only it would fold a bit smaller. I'd even be interested in one with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-06, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

On my DT the SA shifter is much stiffer than the...

On my DT the SA shifter is much stiffer than the any of the Nexus I have (4 in total). The SA shifts positively (i.e. no missed shifts) but it takes more effort either stationary and far more effort...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-06, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I don't know how much you are saving with a...

I don't know how much you are saving with a derailleur vs. the SA hub. I know the Nexus on mine isn't that heavy. If you compare the weight of the Nexus red label vs. the derailleur, gear cluster,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-06, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

The derailleur is why I went with an internal...

The derailleur is why I went with an internal hub. MUCH easier to pack and less messy. No issues re-indexing everything when you get it out of the case. I learned my lesson the hard way with a Dahon....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-06, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Have you tried moving the chain off the front...

Have you tried moving the chain off the front sprocket? If you can, add one link to the chain so you have more slack when you loosen the hub up. You could add a few links and then a singulator style...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-06, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

One of the reasons I went with the Swift and not...

One of the reasons I went with the Swift and not the Xootr painted (Swift) is mine is powdercoated. No problem with that finish so far. When I saw the Xootrs in the shop I was concerned enough to go...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-06, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I have a SA 8 on one bike. I bought it after...

I have a SA 8 on one bike. I bought it after market. I didn't really care too much for the shifter though. Most people don't realize but you can even get trigger shifters for the Nexus 8spd.

In...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-06, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

FYI- I just checked and at this point in time...

FYI- I just checked and at this point in time this thread has had the most views AND the most replies! Woo-hooooo!!! It should be like a party. Bruce, you bringing the cake? I'll bring the drinks....
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-06, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Yang- nice looking bike. Nice to see I am not the...

Yang- nice looking bike. Nice to see I am not the only one going with an internal hub. The SA is a good hub even if not as smooth as the Nexus. I can't wait for the new SRAM 9spd to come out! You put...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-06, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I currently have my bike apart. I'll try and...

I currently have my bike apart. I'll try and answer this in a day or two when I get it back together if you can wait that long. I have my seat pretty high and it isn't difficult to get the bars level...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-06, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I personally am not too fond of the clickboxes. I...

I personally am not too fond of the clickboxes. I had one on my Dahons that had the SRAM Dual Drive setup. On a folder there is no way I'd use one. On a normal bike where there is less risk of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-06, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I have the 50mm ones (2.0"). I also have fenders...

I have the 50mm ones (2.0"). I also have fenders too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-06, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I think you'll be able to fit. Just make sure you...

I think you'll be able to fit. Just make sure you have the long seat post and the taller bar riser. You can easily get the seat super high IF you combine the telescoping Dahon seatpost WITH a 27.2mm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-06, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Sure do. I was the first to fit them though I was...

Sure do. I was the first to fit them though I was told they wouldn't work. I didn't go with the super fat Apples though. They work like a charm!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-06, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

It is more of a metallic finish. It looks quite...

It is more of a metallic finish. It looks quite nice. I am pretty sure it is painted. I don't remember if it is clear coated or not. I bought a Swift partly because I wanted powder coating.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-06, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Never said the Apples were lighter. Marathons are...

Never said the Apples were lighter. Marathons are heavy. My point was the Apples are fast and comfy. I did coast down testing on my Apples and the Marathons and the Apples beat the Marathons every...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-06, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Get a clamp-on rack that goes to your seatpost....

Get a clamp-on rack that goes to your seatpost. Nashbar had some nice ones that would even take panniers. You may need a lightly longer screw though for the clamp part.

Use Velcro for your morph...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-06, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Me too. They should be standard equipment. I do a...

Me too. They should be standard equipment. I do a pre-ride check of all my bike and especially my kids bikes. Today it was important that I did so as someone (of course nobody ever knows who)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-06, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

If you let your life be ruled by unreasonable...

If you let your life be ruled by unreasonable fear you will never do anything. Any part can fail catastrophically. Steel can do it. Carbon fiber can do it. One of the greatest predictors in how long...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-06, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

If I thought I'd live another 30 years I'd...

If I thought I'd live another 30 years I'd consider it but unlikely. :D

Also what I wanted to ride 30 years ago is not the kind of bike I want now. It will either be a folder or a recumbent....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-06, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

There are numerous grades of aluminum too. You...

There are numerous grades of aluminum too. You want to compare high grade steel against “normal” aluminum. For a given thickness in general steel is stronger than aluminum. As mentioned making tubes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-06, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I have aluminum and no complaints with the ride....

I have aluminum and no complaints with the ride. I have had my fairly heavily loaded with absolutely no issues. I am not a small guy either. I wouldn't buy the steel as I wanted the lighter bike....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I can honestly tell you that I rarely notice my...

I can honestly tell you that I rarely notice my BOB when I tow it. It's not as though I am in my mid 20's either or in the best shape of my life. The BOB isn't very heavy, about 13 lbs and is 4130...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-06, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Underdrive drops your gearing (makes it lower...

Underdrive drops your gearing (makes it lower such as for hills). The TW trailers do fold down too so that they form a flat package. You will need to take the rear wheel(s) off though. They are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-06, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Schlumpf is about $350-$500 or so additional. You...

Schlumpf is about $350-$500 or so additional. You can get an overdrive or underdrive depending on your needs. The 15" gear would be worthless for me as it would put you at about 3-4 mph (a guess) and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-06, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

If you have the $$$ to spend, go with a Schlumpf...

If you have the $$$ to spend, go with a Schlumpf drive up front and an Nexus 8spd red label internal hub and you'd have an ultra-wide gear range bike that requires minimal upkeep. I suggest holding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-06, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Peter will be faster. Keep in mind that what...

Peter will be faster. Keep in mind that what works on the aluminum version of the Xootr/Swift may not always work on the steel. The bike has slightly different dimensions so tires might not fit on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-17-06, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Just use on of the Minoura mounts for water...

Just use on of the Minoura mounts for water bottle holder. It clamps on and then you can bolt on the water bottle holder to it. Works great and isn't too expensive.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-06, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

As long as you buy an aluminum framed Xootr or...

As long as you buy an aluminum framed Xootr or Swift you are fine. The older steel is a different size. You can also go with Big Apple tires if you want a fast but plush tire. Not a Stelvios type...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-06, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

@bike8usa - Go to the Swift thread here and you...

@bike8usa - Go to the Swift thread here and you will see a Thudbuster on a Swift. As far as I know I was the first person to mount a Thudbuster on a Swift. I have a Brooks Pro seat mounted on it. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-30-06, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Glad to help. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Glad to help. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-06, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

I went with a normal Greenfield aluminum...

I went with a normal Greenfield aluminum kickstand. I used plastic strips to protect the frame. So far no issues and works well. It mounts just behind the bottom bracket and easily holds my Swift up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-06, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

This has been around for a while. My next project...

This has been around for a while. My next project after the Ti Brompton/Merc is to setup one these Bion-X motors in a front wheel powered config. :D
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Which derailleur setup, SRAM? What Brooks? I have...

Which derailleur setup, SRAM? What Brooks? I have a Brooks Pro on mine in Honey. Took a while to break in but it is pretty nice now. I bought a couple others to try as well.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-06, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

@scotharr - Welcome into the fold! I hope you...

@scotharr - Welcome into the fold! I hope you enjoy your Swift as much as I've enjoyed mine. It is far and away my absolute favorite folder and probably my favorite bike as well.

What specs did...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-06, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

James- most of your reasons for going SS could...

James- most of your reasons for going SS could apply to the internal hubs as well. That is why I ditched the derailleur is for most of those reasons. The Nexus is incredibly quiet and it doesn't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-06, 12:25 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,750
Posted By Wavshrdr

Nice bike! I appreciate the idea of a SS but it...

Nice bike! I appreciate the idea of a SS but it wouldn't work for me. Maybe 10 years ago when I lived in a flat state. If you want to sell the tensioner, let me know. I am working on another project...
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