Thanks!
For the custom frames, may I ask how many just went with standard Swift frame dimension and how many modified it? Is see at least one increased the top tube length. Does this also increase the wheelbase by the same amount or doe they adjust the tube angles to keep the wheelbase the same?
This is a very intriguing build.
Thanks!
UL
Thanks!
The weight of the aluminium Xootr Swift is 2.6kg, the Ti Swift 1.9kg.
I over-designed the tubing to be at least as stiff as the Xootr version. Calculations show it is about 40% stiffer for torsional force along the main frame part. Riding it confirms it is at least as stiff as the aluminium version which I was always impressed with.
Once you also factor in the weight of the other frame parts, that is the seatpost, fork and stem riser, the Ti Swift is way lighter. I haven't actually weighed all these bits together, but from memory, the steel Swift fork is 1.8kg all by itself. The Ti fork is around 600g.