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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-10-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Swift single speed gearing? folding pedals?

I'm going to add a freewheel to the flipflop Surly hub on my Swixie, so my g/f can ride it.
She won't like a fixie! I'll reinstall the rear brake when running the freewheel.

It has the standard...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Finally got "Swixie" going

OK, my fixed-gear converted XOOTR is finally rideable.

To get it there, I set up my Surly f/f hub initially to match the (132.5mm width dropout) spacing based on measurements James Swift provided...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-28-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Relevant to my "wrong Surly hub fitted" earlier...

Relevant to my "wrong Surly hub fitted" earlier posts....

I want the tire centered and the chain line within reasonable alignment. If this means ordering a new Surly hub so be it. I may end up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Here is what Surly just told me

What Hurley said in response to my email just now...

"All of our hubs use completely different hub shells. That spacer is not
normal. Let me know if you have any other questions, that one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Fixed Swift dilemma

To complete the fixed gear conversion on my Swixt Xootr I ordered a Surly fixed/free 130mm rear hub (32h polished) from a good friend who works at a local IBS. I gave him a new alloy rim and asked...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-07, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Swift for sale

Yangmusa,

The rule of thumb re: buying used versus new bikes/ parts (assuming current model and like new condition) is the used price = about 60%-70% of new.

I found my like new Swift Xootr on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-07, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Now a dumb inner tube question....

James et al-

Thanks for the chain tug info.

I'm unsure which Nitto bars exactly I have, they resemble Dove bars but are not as wide. I specifically wanted a narrow riser bar in alloy, and my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-07, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Need chain tug and brake lever advice...

Hey, James et al-

I've been lurking awhile because not riding much. Long story - but in the last 6 weeks I've had knee surgery, an emergency room visit, and set two Bonneville land speed records...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-07, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

:D hahaha If SHE had any mods, hmmm......

:D hahaha

If SHE had any mods, hmmm... went by too quick to tell.

FWIW I prefer my girls unmodified... no major body filler... tho' some nice paint and tastefully applied custom graphics...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-07, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Spotted a stylish gal riding a blue Xootr today...

Spotted a stylish gal riding a blue Xootr today at the Ferry Building in SF. Went by too quick to get a good look and see if it had any mods. She was dodging thru the crowd of pedestrians in what *I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-04-07, 05:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,713
Posted By hulagun

It took actively searching for tire reviews to...

It took actively searching for tire reviews to find this thread... usually I rely on the word "Swift" in the title! I was happy to read James thorough testing of the IRC Metros... only marred by the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-07, 02:31 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Don't shoot me for asking dumb questions...but,...

Don't shoot me for asking dumb questions...but, if you get both chain rings within 1mm of true "chainline" alignment, and they sit some 200mm (of free chain) apart... isnt that something like under...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-07, 02:04 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 32,304
Posted By hulagun

Back to the question of whether a Swift is as...

Back to the question of whether a Swift is as fast as a road bike?
(Are we talking block-long sprints, or centuries?)

Only the man who owns both bikes, and sets them up with identical gearing,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-07, 01:51 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 32,304
Posted By hulagun

I like this one... ...

I like this one...

http://www.triathlete.com/store/product.php?id=29477

Some carbon fiber BMX forks do have rider weight limits that are fairly low... i.e. for kids.

I am only interested in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-07, 11:03 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 32,304
Posted By hulagun

:eek: :D :D Right on. I can't imagine...

:eek: :D :D

Right on. I can't imagine anyone questioning this.

As far as the weight charts someone posted, maybe I missed something, but important details seem missing (are the wheels...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-16-07, 11:08 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 32,304
Posted By hulagun

Thanks Bruce! IIRC, according to Peter Reich...

Thanks Bruce!

IIRC, according to Peter Reich the Dahon seatpost is a NOT recommended for the alloy Xootr Swift frames. I realize this may be *the party line* for liability reasons. I'd be curious...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

I want one - so whoever calls and asks, let us...

I want one - so whoever calls and asks, let us all know what you find. Otherwise I am gonna talk to my local ti fabricator buddy. If I use him, it may not be beautiful but it will be sturdy.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-07, 02:45 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 32,304
Posted By hulagun

hey this is a great thread! I posted...

hey this is a great thread!

I posted earlier asking about alternative forks for 20" bikes and got not a single reply.

Since my Xootr is gonna be built for durability while also seeking...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-07, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Steveonbike, sound cool, howabout some photos? ...

Steveonbike, sound cool, howabout some photos? :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-07, 01:45 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

I got a big kick out of your reply, CV! :) ...

I got a big kick out of your reply, CV! :)
but gotta point out uh...that the dumpster diver who passed me was not that old or that fat. But neither am I...

Some reasons why my Swift may not be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-07, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Pumps and Locks

I went and swapped my Crank Brothers Mini Pro pump for the Topeak Road Morph G. It was about $12 more but wow what a difference. I easily pumped the tires right up to 90 lbs. The gauge is a little...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-07, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

ah I wondered what you were up to. hey I...

ah I wondered what you were up to.

hey I forget to mention that based on your advice (IIRC) I asked for a Dura Ace or other quieter 14T 3/32" cog instead of the Surly cog.

Realizing I havent...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-07, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Well, you've confused me. ;) I'm not looking at...

Well, you've confused me. ;) I'm not looking at asymmetrical BB's, just the Sugino RD-48 and the Shimano 107mm UN series options. I know the width of my rear forks (132.5). Once my Surly shows up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-07, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

James make up your mind! :D I see you...

James make up your mind! :D

I see you still have grips and the brake lever mounted up high.

Hey tech question for ya-
if a 103mm BB or a 107mm BB will both work to put my Swifts Surly hub...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-07, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Nice. Velcro is the wonder tool of the century! ...

Nice. Velcro is the wonder tool of the century! You mean the seat post below the fold break, right?

I have been commuting on my Swift. So far so good! But it's a bit disheartening when a crusty...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Not to hijack the thread but I'm crazy about my...

Not to hijack the thread but I'm crazy about my dawg. Here's a shot of him... no that's not my rig he's riding in.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-07, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

oh Swift Fixie Jedi Masters - Peter Riech...

oh Swift Fixie Jedi Masters -

Peter Riech wrote me back... " I'd go with a Sugino 103mm bb and R48 crankset when the time
comes."

Others here have recommended a 107mm BB, so can someone...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-07, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

That bike has the larger 451(?) mm rims and tires...

That bike has the larger 451(?) mm rims and tires wedged into it. Look closely at the fork Y, it's been clearance cut to fit them.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

hahaha - OK! wasn't actually planning on carrying...

hahaha - OK! wasn't actually planning on carrying the pump every day but didnt want one too bulky to fit in my bag for those times I wanted to. As you may know (this being the Swift folder thread) a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Recommendations on a tire pump?

I needed a tire pump and wanted one that would fit in my courier bag.

Bought a Crank Bros Mini "Power Pump Pro" with built in gauge... got a blister from it. It's nicely made but just too dang...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-07, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Nope! :) This guy's Xootr was rocking a...

Nope! :) This guy's Xootr was rocking a derailleur... a lower longer stem was the only mod I saw.

I'm sure I'll see Swifts all over the place now!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-07, 02:28 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

So I rode my Swift to work today (for the first...

So I rode my Swift to work today (for the first time ever). My route took me past Pier 14 and the Bay Bridge. My thighs and lungs burned for an hour after I arrived. Later I rode it to lunch (where I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-07, 06:12 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 99,968
Posted By hulagun

Want alloy handlebar (non racing)

OK, I'll reinvigorate this thread.

I'm hunting for a used 3-speed style, ATB riser bar, or curved (arc) handlebar, fairly narrow and flat. If wider than 50cm I plan to cut them down to about 40-45...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-07, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

You're right. I misspoke (pun intended). :)...

You're right. I misspoke (pun intended). :) Should have said what you said. Altho I read that the 15 g spokes have a bigger bend radius in relation to their diameter, which makes them a more fatigue...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-07, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

James- That photo was taken at Pier 14 off...

James-

That photo was taken at Pier 14 off Howard Street!

I'm leaning heavily towards a Surly hubset, and the Sun CR-18 rims, I like the polished alloy look. My reading says that 15g spokes are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-07, 01:20 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Oops... I realized that if my frame really is...

Oops... I realized that if my frame really is 132.5, then I want a 130mm hub... not 135. The IRO 130mm fixed gear hub set sure seems affordable. With some ebay rims I could have a decent matched...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-07, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Years ago I was standing in the checkout line at...

Years ago I was standing in the checkout line at an AM-PM store to prepay for my gas (pre ATM era). It was a hot day and a bicyclist rode up and came into the store, I'd guess to buy a cold drink. He...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-07, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

James, thanks for this . Sorry for tardy reply....

James, thanks for this . Sorry for tardy reply. Looking at the bike in person finally I see it may be possible to space the sprocket inside the crank spider by as much as 6 mm... but it'd get really...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-07, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Will keep an eye peeled anyway!!!

Will keep an eye peeled anyway!!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-07, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

[QUOTE=Donkey Hodie]looks like HPM lowered the...

[QUOTE=Donkey Hodie]looks like HPM lowered the price of their swift from 850.00 to 800.00 dollars on their website!

EDIT: I just talked to Abe at HPM and he said that is a typo error. He said they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-07, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

OH CRAP!!! Sorry to hear it. A description...

OH CRAP!!! Sorry to hear it. A description would be helpful, since someone might spot it riding around.

On a happy note, mine arrived today from Colorado. It's not stolen as it came with all the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-07, 05:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,751
Posted By hulagun

You can figure out the weight of the bike packed...

You can figure out the weight of the bike packed (steel frame Swift + upgrades + carton = maybe 40 lbs?) and go to the UPS website and calculate it.

FWIW my second-hand 2005 Xootr is coming from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Never heard of it but I'm not a bike geek (yet)....

Never heard of it but I'm not a bike geek (yet). Very impressive name tho. ;)
Guess I have to see it. Is it a folder? Post a photo please!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-07, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Trying to learn more about fixed gear hubs for...

Trying to learn more about fixed gear hubs for the aluminum Swift frame I found this useful link:

http://www.63xc.com/hubchoice/zmhubs.htm
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Hmmm... fair question! The Dahon bike...

Hmmm... fair question!

The Dahon bike already has some good-to-have parts on it that Swift owners must buy and install if they want'em... parts that often need to be modified to fit the Swift. So...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-07, 03:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 505
Posted By hulagun

Good alternatives to the generic 20" unicrown tubular fork?

Anyone here know of a good alternatives to the generic 20" unicrown tubular fork?

By alternative I mean not so blandly generic looking.
By good I mean under $150 and able to hold up a 200 lb...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-07, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

OK, FG Swift experts! My buddy has offered...

OK, FG Swift experts!

My buddy has offered me a handsome pair of Campy large flange track hubs. I know the rear hub is 120mm width so too narrow for the 130+ mm Xootr frame rear fork ends. So,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

This is still the Swift Folders Thread isn't it?...

This is still the Swift Folders Thread isn't it? ;) Sorry Charles couldnt resist.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-07, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Brilliant! ...er, what downtube?!!! :lol:

Brilliant! ...er, what downtube?!!! :lol:
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-07, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4,037
Views: 947,320
Posted By hulagun

Fixed gear age of riders? Kickstands?

Thanks for the friendly advice! I will absorb it all.

In light of warnings about fixies and age, I'm curious if there is an age gap between Swift riders with SS or FG bikes and those with...
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