Greetings,

First post bikeforums, let alone this forum...

A few more questions on the Swift if I may:

1. I read reviews of stock Swifts as being 22 lbs. Yet on their site, new Swifts with gears are listed at 25lbs. May I ask why? Are they using lower cost and heavier components now as compared to the older versions?

2. For the S, M, L frames, does the wheelbase change or does it stay the same?

3. After spending about a dozen hours reading up on folders, came to the conclusion that Swift is probably one of the stiffest/most efficient frame for a folder in 20" and anything up to $1500 or so. Am I correct?

4.How does the ride compare to Bike Friday's bike, assuming the same components?

5. This is way beyond my budget but just for kicks, would the Swift take a Rohloff hub without modifying the frame or hub? Just in case I win the lottery some day....

Thanks in advance for any comments.
UL

ps: There's another thread on titanium Swifts - really elegant looking!