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The Xootr Swift

July 8th, 2005 by Tim Grahl

Treehugger.com:

We are told the Swift has a standard geometry, so feels just like ‘normal’ bike, and is configured with industry standard componentry, that can be easily upgraded by aficionados. But that’s where the normal stuff finishes. As you’ve no doubt observed, it has the smaller wheels (20” or 406mm) favoured by the BMX fraternity. Not only does the shorter spoke length make such wheels more robust, it also improves the ability to fold. Not the wheels (!) but the whole bike. Yep, the Swift is a ‘folder’, via the most elegant arrangement we have seen, to date. Pull the seat stem free of the down tube and the whole rear frame folds forward. 5 to 10 seconds later you can board a train or stow it in your office. Genius!

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Xootr Swift Bike

One Response to “The Xootr Swift”

  1. 1 Moe Ramirez 

    Check out the review of the Xootr Swift at Commutebybike.com.

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