Comments on: Xootr Swift http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/03/10/xootr-swift-2/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 18 May 2013 21:46:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Uncle Bob http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/03/10/xootr-swift-2/comment-page-1/#comment-53474 Uncle Bob Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:05:24 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=563#comment-53474 I own a Swift, and am very happy with it. As regards fitting a bag, check out the Carradice SQR range of bags. You can order the seat-post clamp with extra-large rings for posts over 32mm in diameter, and I had no problem fitting one to my Swift. The SQR quick-release mounting is excellent BTW. I normally use the SQR Tour Bag. I found a bigger challenge was fitting rear lights to the Swift. Typically they come with clamps for seat-post mounting that are too small, and clamps for seat-stay mounting that are too small to fit on the 20mm diameter stays of the Swift. I initially clipped my light to my saddlebag, but fabricated my own seat-stay mount later. I own a Swift, and am very happy with it. As regards fitting a bag, check out the Carradice SQR range of bags. You can order the seat-post clamp with extra-large rings for posts over 32mm in diameter, and I had no problem fitting one to my Swift. The SQR quick-release mounting is excellent BTW. I normally use the SQR Tour Bag.

I found a bigger challenge was fitting rear lights to the Swift. Typically they come with clamps for seat-post mounting that are too small, and clamps for seat-stay mounting that are too small to fit on the 20mm diameter stays of the Swift. I initially clipped my light to my saddlebag, but fabricated my own seat-stay mount later.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/03/10/xootr-swift-2/comment-page-1/#comment-52106 Andrew Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:37:04 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=563#comment-52106 I have one and I love it! Nimble and fast and folds decently - good enough for carrying onto buses or trains. If you want to carry gear, you'd probably need a bag to hang off the handlebars - the seat post is too thick for standard bags. However: larger riders will find the reach is too short, even if you buy the Large size. Putting a 130 mm or so stem helps but any more than that will make the steering twitchy. I have one and I love it! Nimble and fast and folds decently – good enough for carrying onto buses or trains. If you want to carry gear, you’d probably need a bag to hang off the handlebars – the seat post is too thick for standard bags.

However: larger riders will find the reach is too short, even if you buy the Large size. Putting a 130 mm or so stem helps but any more than that will make the steering twitchy.

]]> By: John http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/03/10/xootr-swift-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5505 John Wed, 23 Aug 2006 03:48:04 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=563#comment-5505 Hi. I'm thinking of purchasing a Swift after your review. I was hoping you can suggest which seat bag you are using for your commute as well as any other accessories you find useful (specifics appreciated). In addition, what if any personal 'upgrades' to the stock bicycle helped your riding experience? Thank you in advance. John Hi. I’m thinking of purchasing a Swift after your review. I was hoping you can suggest which seat bag you are using for your commute as well as any other accessories you find useful (specifics appreciated). In addition, what if any personal ‘upgrades’ to the stock bicycle helped your riding experience? Thank you in advance. John

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