![]() The fenders fit beautifully, and were clearly customized for the specific model. There are quite a few small screws, nuts, and washers to keep track over, so it’s worth slowing down and following the instructions to the letter.īut it was well worth it, and not remotely difficult aside from keeping track of the hardware. The Swifty fenders (or “mudguards” outside North America) were a bit more complicated. This was all familiar territory, so it may take you longer.) (I’m a capable but decidedly amateur bike mechanic. Actual, hands-on assembly was probably under 15 minutes. Start to finish, I spent less than 20 minutes assembling my Zero. To prevent this, the factory filled them with large, dense foam pieces. None of them was as perfectly packed as the Swifty.Įmpty spaces in a cardboard box are easily crushed. I’ve sent and received upwards of a dozen bicycles via couriers. It doesn’t fold (for the sake of strength) and it ships with fatter tires and an all-around stronger frame. I wouldn’t expect a noticeable difference.įinally, the Air is for more aggressive riding. The size and geometry aren’t identical to the One, but they’re extremely close. ![]() It loses the fold and the handlebar height adjustment, but has slightly better braking and costs a fair bit less than the One. There’s also the Zero, which I’m reviewing here. The first model, quite appropriately named the One, is a folding option. They picked useful, time-tested bits of bike design and shaped them into a kick-powered package. So Swifty founders Jason and Camilla Iftakhar (a husband-and-wife pair of trained designers) built their own scooter from the ground up. Those were practically impossible to find on scooters.Ī few obscure European “foot-bikes” had been available for ages, but most are too large (and, frankly, funny-looking) for practical use. It’s things like larger wheels, inflatable tires, wide handlebars, good brakes, a relaxed headtube (steering) angle, and a long wheelbase. Think about what makes you comfortable and stable on a bicycle. They began in 2010 with a simple task: how to make a scooter that is fast and fun around the city, but as safe as possible, and actually useful year-round. Swifty is based near Manchester, England.
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