Originally Posted by
BikeLover33
So I took my Gravity Swift2 to a shop yesterday to take out the bottom bracket. Why? Because when I took off the chain guard, I noticed that the chain ring bolts were not greased at all. So I figured nothing on the bike was greased when put together. Well, I was right. It took a whole lot of tools and man power to take that bottom bracket out and it was dry as a dessert. Not to mention there were metal shavings and paint chips inside.
I realize now how Bikesdirect offers such low prices. It's because the people paid to put these together do it in less than a minute, and don't put the bikes together how they should be.
If you get a bike from there, PLEASE take it apart and rebuild it the right way or you'll have a lot of trouble down the road.
Sorry man that sucks. Must have got a lemon. My friend and I both have the swift 2 with zero problems. Have hit over 30 mph on flat ground with it. No weird noises, was lubed plenty, no problems whatsoever. Paint hasnt chipped at all, wheels are true, and i was riding around at 120psi unaware the max psi rating for the tires was 90psi, still with no problems. I ride 100 in the back and 90 in the front now. I do agree that taking it apart and checking it out is always a good choice. The kilo tt is probably still a better bike if you want a more aggressive ride, but I ride my bike hard and haven't had a problem yet.
Also whoever was contemplating not getting it because of it being aluminum, read up on the difference between steel and aluminum and decide for yourself.
I've done a little to the bike, ill post pics when i have time.