Got my Swift tonight! Many thanks to monsterpile for a primo packing job -- it arrived in near perfect condition. Only had time to take it out for a 4-5 mile spin tonight, but I managed to get a good feel for how it rides and handles. Light, fast, responsive and a reasonably smooth ride for aluminum, even with 80psi in the Kwests. Seemed more than stiff and efficient enough in a few out-of-the-saddle sprints and climbs. Also handled curb hops, packed gravel and rough pavement with aplomb. Can't wait to ride it to work tomorrow. Also can't wait to roll it on the train even if all the bike hooks are full.

My only real complaint is that the rear brake is a joke -- so weak it doesn't even come close to locking up the rear tire. At least the front one has decent power to it. This weekend I'll take a closer look at the cabling and adjustment, and consider replacing it with a better brake and pads if I can't improve it.

And if all goes as planned, next weekend I should have time to take it on a 1-2 night tour, probably in the Columbia Gorge.