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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Schwinnsta, Thanks for the photos.

Schwinnsta,

Thanks for the photos.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Schwinnsta, Was thinking of getting the...

Schwinnsta,
Was thinking of getting the Surly Monkey nuts for my Xootr. Did you have to make any modifications to them to fit the Xootr dropouts or were they a perfect fit? Also if you could,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Did you contact Xootr or just check on their...

Did you contact Xootr or just check on their website? On my last trip to the states I was thinking of picking up an extra hangar just in case. Contacted Xootr and they said they had plenty in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-20, 04:29 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Seat boy, Have you also tried Peter Reich at...

Seat boy,

Have you also tried Peter Reich at Swift Folders? He may have some parts or give you a quote to make a riser. Also the small riser combined with the Soma riser may be all you need. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

The extender was recommended by Peter at Swift...

The extender was recommended by Peter at Swift Folders. I purchased this after using one of those stems that are adjustable for angle. This is a far better solution, though if I do want to play...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Have a pair of 100 mm riser bars that Xootr gave...

Have a pair of 100 mm riser bars that Xootr gave me that I never installed. So it is doable. You may want to email them, they are very helpful.

Also had a pair of 74 mm mountain bike bars, which...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-04-19, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

laffin_boy, Again thanks. I am looking to...

laffin_boy,
Again thanks. I am looking to use wider tires. Preferably 406-47 and I need a little more space for the width. What is the widest tire you have used with your Swift?
I will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-02-19, 01:58 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Laffin boy, Thanks for the info. Just to...

Laffin boy,
Thanks for the info. Just to clarify is this your bicycle? https://www.bikeforums.net/21027073-post3855.html
Though a really nice bike, It doesn't have the standard Xootr dropouts. Do...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-19, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Move rear wheel back

Has anyone had any experience with the Surly Monkey Nuts V2.

https://www.jensonusa.com/Surly-Monkey-Nuts

I would like to move my wheel back to use a wider tire. In the past I have tried just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-13-19, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

I have a typical SKS 20" fender in the front: ...

I have a typical SKS 20" fender in the front:

https://www.sks-germany.com/en/products/bluemels-shiny-20-53-black-set/

In the rear I use a removable fender so I can fold the bicycle more easily....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-08-19, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Seatpost clamp for Xootr Swift

Has anyone used this Bikefriday clamp in place of the standard Xootr Swift seatpost clamp?

https://store.bikefriday.com/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=710

Regards,
Joseph
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-18, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

If by some chance Xootr doesn't have one you can...

If by some chance Xootr doesn't have one you can also contact Swift Folders and see if they have something for you.

swiftfolders@gmail.com

I have emailed Peter Reich about another matter and he...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-12-17, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

mlau...

mlau (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mlau-118625.html),
I use the Klickfix Caddy mount on my Xootr's steer tube. Refer to the picture posted by Paul Braithwait in the post above yours.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-17, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Paul Braithwait, Thanks for the photos. The...

Paul Braithwait,
Thanks for the photos. The T bar won't be wide enough to hold a saddlebag, so I will go with the Caddy once I decide on a suitable front bag.

Joseph
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-17, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Paul Braithwait, Thanks for the reply. I...

Paul Braithwait,
Thanks for the reply. I am probably going to go ahead and get the Klickfix Caddy and a suitable bag to go with it.
One last question, you mentioned a T bar you use for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-17, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Paul Braithwait, I don't post much so I...

Paul Braithwait,
I don't post much so I haven't gotten to 10 where I can send you a message directly. Now that you have mentioned the missing photos I have a few questions if you don't mind. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-17, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Since I have the Xootr Crossrack which I intend...

Since I have the Xootr Crossrack which I intend to use on the seat tube I was wondering how to use an old Carradice Barley bag with my Xootr Swift. I was thinking of getting a cheap ahead stem...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-17, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

BikeLite, I needed to lower my...

BikeLite,

I needed to lower my gearing and I replaced the front chainring. At first I thought I might have overdone it with a 38 teeth chainring, but even with this setup I am rarely in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-17, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Swift for New York

joliett,
I don't know where you are in New York, but the designer of the swift folder has his shop in Brooklyn. He sells steel Swift folders and if you are in the city of New York you can make...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-17, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

boe11, I purchased a Xootr Swift last...

boe11,
I purchased a Xootr Swift last November. I am 6'4" and added the following to my bicycle. Sorry I can't post websites yet, but you can find these with a quick search.

An adjustable...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,558
Posted By Tall_Xootr

Customizing xootr

I also have a standard Xootr, though I added riser bars, an adjustable stem and a smaller chainring.

If you decide to go with drop handlebars I suggest you read this old but useful link. You...
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