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Old 03-19-09 | 03:09 AM
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dyamamoto
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Everybody thanks for the props. The Swift really is one of my favorite bikes to ride. The fold isn't really small but it sure is fast.

As far as componentry goes

Brakes:
Shimano XT hydro brake levers
Shimano XTR calipers
Shimano XTR rotors
Custom rear brake caliper adapter

Drivetrain:
FSR track cranks
Shimano XTR deraileur
Shimano XT shift lever
Shimano A530 pedals. These are perfect for a folder. SPD on one side, platform on the other.
Shimano XTR 12-27 cluster

Specialized aluminum flat bars w/ODI grips
Thomson stem
Joey J-stem riser
Cane Creek headset
Thomson seat post. Slides inside the Swift post so I can remove the entire seat assembly without disturbing the seat height. Or I can leave the Swift "stub" clamped in the frame and take just the Thomson and the seat with me.
Specialized titanium railed saddle
Salsa quick release clamps and binders

Velocity Aeroheat rims
Shimano XT hubs
Schwalbe Kojak tires

The forks are another story. A while back I contacted this company to custom make these forks for me. They said they could, to the tune of $600. :0 So I bought one of their 26" MTB forks, cut them down and rebonded the fork ends. I used this set up for about a month and what do know, they contact me and say they can now make them for $300. When I modded their fork I did all research as far bonding the ends back on. But I just felt more comfortable buying a fork that was constructed in a controlled environment so I ended up buying the first production version.

http://www.carboncycles.cc/index.php...=0&c=68&p=587&

They sell on eBay so you may be able to get a better price.

Everybody seems have trouble/concerns about the routing of the cables. Don't know if it's visible in any of the pictures but I've found my routing to be trouble free. Plus, it doesn't require any unsightly wire ties on the frame (except for the one by the rear deraileur).

Took a little bit of work to get the chaniline right but it shifts great and never drops a chain (note the super tall teeth on the track chainring).

Like many people on this board I've had this bike apart and down to the bare frame many times so if you have any questions or problems please do not hesitate to ask.
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