Originally Posted by
Ultralight
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!
1. The weight increased, they increased the strength of the seat stays after some occasional failures. It should be less than 25lbs stock they are rounding up some. It's still a light folder, also if you want to cut weight swap the tires and you will save a bit, lower Rolling Resistance.
2. Wheel base is always the same, its just seat post and stems that change.
3. It's stiff and efficient, basically it will feel like a real bike, just a little twitchy on handling.
Don't know about 4 or 5