Originally Posted by bhkyte

As a Mezzo rider I am suprised that the OP stated the Mezzo was much more responsive than the Swift. However it is well known in these forums that some folders can be as fast as a good road bike. My modifed NS Downtube,(Dahon speed tt inspired), was so close in preformance to a road racing bike that I am unlikely to buy another over a folder. To almost the same extent I fell the same about my modifed Mezzo. Both bikes have bullbars,STI brifters and 1 1/8 slicks I think this makes the main difference. I have not found any other folder I have riden without drops or bullbars fast enought for my preferances.