Originally Posted by iTripped

That's just about the opposite of what the Brooks website says. The Swallow was originally patented in 1937 and is a much older design than the Swift, which is a relatively modern take on the classic Brooks design.

I also have quite a bit of drop from saddle to bars. Here is a close up of my Brooks Swift, as installed:
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/phil-barg...sc-10752_7.jpg (link instead because the pic was too large)

Not sure where the hump that bothered you is actually located, but if you need another angle of the swift, let me know.