Comments on: Xootr Swift Review

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:41:45 +0000

I think that you could get yourself some of the handcuff bike locks and be ok.

By: stvjns

stvjns — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:10:32 +0000

What is the favored street-locking system for this bike? I realize that the folding is, for some folks, the alternative to needing a bike lock, but in my (daughter’s) case, there is a need to lock the bike up on the street or in the public-access building (school). But I don’t see a gracious way to carry a u-lock in the frame, like what works great on my non-folding bike. Does anyone have an elegant solution to this issue? THANKS!

By: Bill Sokolos

Bill Sokolos — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:25:05 +0000

EffDat,

Trade off. Bikes that fold and fit in your douche bag dont ride as well, they’re not as tight. This bike was designed for the quality of ride, so it doesnt fold as much.

I suggest you get a Dahon and then realize the shallowness of your comment.

Eff you EffDat. Eff you.

Bill

By: EffDat

EffDat — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:41:55 +0000

thats all the folding it does? if so then THAT SUCKS!

By: Allan

Allan — Thu, 31 May 2007 05:27:17 +0000

Rode one of these over the weekend, and was quite impressed. Like everyone said, the frame is stiff. I am looking for another folder as the one have got a crack in the frame. Can’t really blame the bike as I weigh about 245# and doubt it was made for someone as heavy as me. This was a prototype from China btw. Anyways I’m in the market for another folder and I think it’s between the Xootr and KHS F20. I haven’t rode the KHS so I couldn’t say anything about it. I really like how they designed the Xootr so it would have to be a pretty good sales pitch by KHS. Great move on Xootr part to make it easy for the owners to swap out parts. I owned a Dahon and that was one thing I hated, hard to customize the thing. I hope it’s a new dawn here in the states and we’ll start seeing more of these bikes of this style and caliber from other makers.

Peace, Allan

http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/03/13/khs-f20-r-review/

By: flasky

flasky — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:51:06 +0000

I’ve been commuting on my Swift for about a month, with nothing but joy and praise. Fast and great handling. Switched out to a moustache bar and CrankBros Candy pedals, as I found the stock bar too short (tall riders like me take note!). Love it. BTW, my tubes came as Schraders.

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By: Moe

Moe — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 22:32:28 +0000

No slippage, no loosening, the quality of the Swift is excellent. I’ve taken the bike off-road as well, the bike holds up pretty good.

By: Seth

Seth — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 22:15:59 +0000

That works.

One more question. The Xootr is a folder so it hinges. The release per your video looks like an adjustable seatpost clamp thingy. Any problems with “slippage” or the hinge “loosening” up. Does the fit stay tight over time or is the bike getting sloppy?

Thanks.

By: Moe

Moe — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:48:25 +0000

I added a Minoura Bottle holder that attaches to the rails of the saddle. It holds 2 water bottles. Pretty sweet. Check out http://commutebybike.com/2006/04/10/xootr-swift-er/