Originally Posted by flyhi46c
Hello, I just took delivery of a stock Swift (Xootr) and the tires are Kenda with max 65 psi. Calling the company they informed me that the bikes are now equipped with the lower pressure tires due to customers requesting tires for a more 'varied' terrain. I usually ride a Trek road bike with high pressure tires, but am pleasantly surprised that the 65 psi Kendas are plenty fast, and they absorb the bumps well enough that a 'Thudbuster' is not really needed. Other Xootr modifications are longer handlebars (esp the grip with the shifter).
I do need to find a way to carry water...any ideas? flyhi46c
That's interesting. When I first got my Swift, I posted on this board about the unusually narrow handlebars and very small grips ("children-sized"), and that the 100psi Kendas give a rather harsh ride in comparison with other high-pressure tires.
I was actually told from a Xootr insider, that they do follow this thread, and from the looks of it, are also proactive about implementing changes in proportion to their customer's concerns. Very nice!
Could you possibly post a picture of the new bar and grips, just as a reference?