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07-05-07, 08:46 PM
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After much lurking and drawing inspiration from the many Swifts in the forum, I finally got mine about a week ago. Here it is!
OK ok, stats.
Surly hub 16T free and 16T fixed
Ritchey logic headset
56t chainring with sugino 48's and sugino BB
MKS sylvan pedals, cheap toe clip and straps
Used bullhorn from Mr Reich, DiaCompe V levers
Shimano Deore V Brakes front and rear
Primo comet 1.5's
Super old selle italia flite taken off a used 80s bianchi bike
Apex fenders
OK ok, stats.
Surly hub 16T free and 16T fixed
Ritchey logic headset
56t chainring with sugino 48's and sugino BB
MKS sylvan pedals, cheap toe clip and straps
Used bullhorn from Mr Reich, DiaCompe V levers
Shimano Deore V Brakes front and rear
Primo comet 1.5's
Super old selle italia flite taken off a used 80s bianchi bike
Apex fenders
07-05-07, 08:56 PM
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Hang on a bit! You forgot to say something about the paint job... looks like you stuck chewing gum all over the frame...?
Nevertheless, another great looking Swift. The "chewing gum" is not going to fool anyone into thinking this is a crap bike, if that was the intention.
In fact a messenger will probably want to use it as is.
Nevertheless, another great looking Swift. The "chewing gum" is not going to fool anyone into thinking this is a crap bike, if that was the intention.
In fact a messenger will probably want to use it as is.
07-05-07, 09:00 PM
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About the paint job: It was originally duct tape. Lady friend and I decided to paint it to make it look like crap. One side is orangy pink (my side), the other side is bluish (forgot those pictures). The cow is from some beef my friend bought ages ago. Oh yeah, clear tape over the acrylic paint.
07-19-07, 12:49 PM
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mosquito, if you want even less attention, consider painting your Swift with truck bed liner. If the frame attracts attention, the bike is no longer background clutter.
07-24-07, 09:15 PM
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All ur bike r belong Enki
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Finally got a matching front wheel for my fixie Swift:
-32H Velocity Aeroheat V-rim
-Campagnolo Veloce hub (spins on oh-so-smooth sealed cartridge bearings)
-32H Velocity Aeroheat V-rim
-Campagnolo Veloce hub (spins on oh-so-smooth sealed cartridge bearings)
Last edited by james_swift; 07-24-07 at 09:22 PM.
07-25-07, 08:56 PM
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mosquito,
Does this bike look familiar?
https://bridgeofwalls.net/foldingbike...hone%20144.JPG
I had two xootrs and one swift, until one of the xootrs was stolen. The bike in the link above was spotted on 21st and 2nd. I live on 21st and was walking east to the ups store to ship something and decided to snap a photo because of the nice components (I can see right past the crazy paint).
BTW, nice job locking it up! *BOTH* wheels *and* the seat post + the frame!
I'll put up some photos of my "new" fixed swift soon.
Does this bike look familiar?
https://bridgeofwalls.net/foldingbike...hone%20144.JPG
I had two xootrs and one swift, until one of the xootrs was stolen. The bike in the link above was spotted on 21st and 2nd. I live on 21st and was walking east to the ups store to ship something and decided to snap a photo because of the nice components (I can see right past the crazy paint).
BTW, nice job locking it up! *BOTH* wheels *and* the seat post + the frame!
I'll put up some photos of my "new" fixed swift soon.
07-31-07, 01:33 AM
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mosquito,
Does this bike look familiar?
https://bridgeofwalls.net/foldingbike...hone%20144.JPG
I had two xootrs and one swift, until one of the xootrs was stolen. The bike in the link above was spotted on 21st and 2nd. I live on 21st and was walking east to the ups store to ship something and decided to snap a photo because of the nice components (I can see right past the crazy paint).
BTW, nice job locking it up! *BOTH* wheels *and* the seat post + the frame!
I'll put up some photos of my "new" fixed swift soon.
Does this bike look familiar?
https://bridgeofwalls.net/foldingbike...hone%20144.JPG
I had two xootrs and one swift, until one of the xootrs was stolen. The bike in the link above was spotted on 21st and 2nd. I live on 21st and was walking east to the ups store to ship something and decided to snap a photo because of the nice components (I can see right past the crazy paint).
BTW, nice job locking it up! *BOTH* wheels *and* the seat post + the frame!
I'll put up some photos of my "new" fixed swift soon.
