xootr_swift:
I saw your blog a few months ago when searching for solutions to problems I faced adding front suspension to a Swift. After reading it I ordered a J-stem riser and its been on order for awhile now. I just talked to the supplier and it seems they're having trouble getting parts from Airminal so I may not be able to go that route.
Did you find or consider any other options besides the J-stem riser? The only thing I can think of is having a 1" tube brazed inside the 1 1/8" steerer of my suspension fork and then using the Swift's stock riser. I also thought of an admittedly clumsy workaround, a tall 1 1/8" adjustable-angle quill stem I saw on eBay. But besides looking really ugly, it probably wouldn't be safe considering the thin the walls of this suspension forks (threadless) steerer tube.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Edit: I just noticed after submitting my reply that this thread is over two years old...