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05-08-24, 09:08 AM
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I'm selling my Swift! I'll make special deal for list members. PM me.
David Dillard
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Swift Folder folding bike bicycle light fast stiff Xooter, packable travel bike | eBay
David Dillard
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Swift Folder folding bike bicycle light fast stiff Xooter, packable travel bike | eBay
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05-16-24, 06:44 PM
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No packing materials do you can see better.
The case is 30” x 20” x 12”.
The Origami Swift packs neatly into a suitcase
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05-17-24, 06:05 AM
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it is a similar process to the way BIKE Friday fits a bike into a suitcase. My first attempt took about 30 minutes but you can probably get it done in 20 to 25 or 15 to 20 if you leave off the rack and fenders.
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05-17-24, 07:37 AM
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I did it like you did yours, but I modified the rear fender so the part between the stays, stays on. You have to cut the fender and I don't have a rack, yet, any way.
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05-21-24, 06:54 AM
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Origami Swift on its way!
We just ordered a bike from Pingis. Should take about 10 days to make its way down here to southern Mexico. I’ll be doing an unboxing and first impressions video for anybody interested.
we’re planning a multi month Asia tour with my family of 4, and will be testing the Swift for that purpose, and may end up ordering one for each!
Anybody done any extended touring or bike packing on a Swift?
we’re planning a multi month Asia tour with my family of 4, and will be testing the Swift for that purpose, and may end up ordering one for each!
Anybody done any extended touring or bike packing on a Swift?
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05-21-24, 08:44 PM
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We just ordered a bike from Pingis. Should take about 10 days to make its way down here to southern Mexico. I’ll be doing an unboxing and first impressions video for anybody interested.
we’re planning a multi month Asia tour with my family of 4, and will be testing the Swift for that purpose, and may end up ordering one for each!
Anybody done any extended touring or bike packing on a Swift?
we’re planning a multi month Asia tour with my family of 4, and will be testing the Swift for that purpose, and may end up ordering one for each!
Anybody done any extended touring or bike packing on a Swift?
15-second fold and unfold
05-21-24, 08:53 PM
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I've done several tours in Asia (Indonesia, Taiwan, South Korea), but not on a Swift. In fact, I just came back from South Korea where I rolled into the airport and within 15 seconds the bike was folded and ready to fly. I don't know why one would choose a Swift with its awkward, large, non-free-stading so-called "fold" for travel when a simple, competent bifold will do. Sorry.
15-second fold and unfold
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05-21-24, 09:07 PM
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Why did you jump to that silly conclusion? Who said anything about the bike not fitting into a suitcase? If a Swift with its unique "fold" fits, why wouldn't a bifold?
Are you saying that the Or!gami Bull, Lotus, etc. do not fit into a suitcase?
Are you saying that the Or!gami Bull, Lotus, etc. do not fit into a suitcase?
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05-22-24, 12:41 AM
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I've done several tours in Asia (Indonesia, Taiwan, South Korea), but not on a Swift. In fact, I just came back from South Korea where I rolled into the airport and within 15 seconds the bike was folded and ready to fly. I don't know why one would choose a Swift with its awkward, large, non-free-stading so-called "fold" for travel when a simple, competent bifold will do. Sorry.
15-second fold and unfold
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05-22-24, 12:46 AM
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Nice bike! What model is that? you make a fair point, and if the top consideration was folding/packing size/time maybe the Swift wouldn’t be the best choice. It does offer other advantages though! Like a very solid and fast ride, the ability to carry full size panniers (I have to carry gear for 3!), bigger tire choices, and just versatility in general with very easy component swaps possible. The new swift does stay upright on the big rack in the folded position - oh, and disc brakes!
The bike pictured earlier is an FnHon Gust 16".
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05-22-24, 08:53 PM
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