As mentioned on the fork change-out thread, I've installed the new carbon forks on the Swift, and I'm very satisfied!!!
Install included:
Carbon Forks (Trigon)
Headset (Shimano Pro, sealed bearing)
Black aluminum spacers
Same TektroR556's, with pads bumped up to highest setting
Black aluminum spacers were stacked & used in between the top of the headset & the stem. Initially, it was a temp-fix, but looking at it, it's not bad at all! ~ another keeper! (Just need to replace the top silver spacers w/black ones one the shop gets more in..I bought all of their black ones for the install)
After the install, I could tell the bike was noticeably lighter, and when I mentioned that the mechanic, he offered to weigh the bike on a tripod-bike scale. I was kinda expecting a lighter weight, but still, its not bad at all.
Ready to ride; with rear blinker, bottle cage mount, bottle cage, saddle, and pedals, it weighs in at 9.90kgs.
Upcoming weight weeny upgrades will be -
Kore iBeam seat post
SDG iBeam saddle (iFly C)
Brake line trim (they're all kinda long, esp. the front lines)
Maybe grind off the rear v-brake mounting studs
Since the forks are shorter than the stock forks by 3cm's, I thought the ride would suffer, but to my relief, it hasn't one bit. When standing & pedaling, its much stiffer since the fork/steerer column is one piece. Also, the forks do feel like they're dampening the road buzz to a degree. (felt this when I up't to 451 wheels too, so it could be a combo-effect, which is GREAT!)
Thanks to everyone for their advice & inspiration.
Stoked!
K.