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andmalc updated Xootr Swift

andmalc — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:29:21 -0500

November 21, 2008 at 12:29 pm

tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"
new pro/con: Carry cargo
new pro/con: Eye-catching
new pro/con: Take on airplane
new pro/con: Solid construction

andmalc commented on Xootr Swift

andmalc — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:26:03 -0500

November 21, 2008 at 12:26 pm

"I've had this bike for a year and find I use it even when I don't need the folding. The low handlebar position makes this a fast bike for its type. The kids on my small town can't exactly figure out what kind of bike it is - they think it's a racing BMX. It is big enough that you may need to put it in a bag to carry it on a passenger train. A bag can be purchased as an accessory. A rear rack can be put on it with some extra work but the Swift is not really suitable as a utility bike. Like most small wheel bikes, it is also not suitable for bumpy off-road travel."

andmalc updated 4 products

andmalc — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:43:48 -0400

1. updated Debian GNU/Linux - October 22, 2008 at 11:43 am

tapped as "love it"
chose Debian GNU/Linux over Microsoft Windows XP
chose Debian GNU/Linux over Ubuntu
tapped as "have it"
untapped as "love it"
tapped as "love it"

2. updated Linux - October 22, 2008 at 11:41 am

agreed: "Stable platform with long uptimes"
agreed: "Easily modified to be used in embedded systems"
agreed: "Strong developer community"
tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"

3. updated Xootr Cruz Ultra - October 22, 2008 at 11:27 am

tapped as "love it"

4. updated Strida Folding Bike 3.2 - October 22, 2008 at 11:19 am

disagreed: "Large weight capacity"
disagreed: "Not very portable when folded"

andmalc commented on 4 items

andmalc — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:27:35 -0400

1. commented on Xootr Cruz Ultra - October 22, 2008 at 11:27 am

"I own one too. Not light but very solid construction. It's easier than a folding bike to take on public transportation. Don't ride this on wet pavement! You will wipe out."

2. commented on Strida Folding Bike 3.2 - October 22, 2008 at 11:22 am

"I've tried riding a Strida. It might be OK for short distances on smooth pavement at low speed. I think you'd use it as an ultra-portable bike to carry on public transortation. My Xootr Swift is not heavy or expensive, and does not look awkward. It folds up small enough to carry onto a train as long if it's not crowded. The bikes that fold up really small are $1k or more. BMX bikes are for doing tricks, or at least looking like you do, not serious transportation. You can't peddle one over 10 Km/hour and they'd kill your knees if you tried to ride very far."

3. commented on 2006 Trek Portland - October 22, 2008 at 10:51 am

"Kickstands: I'm with tlt on this. A bike without a kickstand is for long country rides, not for commuting and doing chores. Also: the fenders in the photo are way too small to keep down the spray."

4. commented on Trek Soho - October 22, 2008 at 10:32 am

"Can this bike be ordered with fenders or a rack? The product description of a commuting bike should say this. For you Canadian consumers, the Norco VFR commuter line is similar and supposedly pretty good. About recuments: I've owned two of them so I can tell you: 1) They're a blast to ride, and quite comfortable. 2) People do not think they look ridiculous. Kids especially dig 'em. 3) I'm an experienced bike commuter but I do feel nervous in heavy or fast traffic on mine. On residential roads you'd be fine. You do need a good mirror because it's harder to look over your shoulder."

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