Sam only had the last XL frame in stock, which I took as fate that I should buy it. Always fancied a Swift, beautiful looking and rave reviews.
Anyway, it’ll get used in the winter, for easier xc type riding and for some bikepacking e.g. the Capital Trail.
I’m pretty keen to go for Shimano XT 1×11 but otherwise I’d love to see what folk have built theirs up with – any pics or recommendations appreciated!
Cheers

Love my Swift. It’s built up with bits from the shed and nothing remotely fancy but it really doesn’t need bling to be a great bike.

love my swift as well. I have two different wheel sets (single speed and geared (1×9)) and two different forks, 100mm and ridged. Every incarnation brings something different and its all good. even 50-60mile road rides are fun with a set of 35mm tyres. Thinking of putting some swept back bars on it when going single speed for the winter just for the chat on the trails…

If it was me I’d be going B+ with some bomboloni’s on hugo’s

Thanks guys. It’ll be 29er to begin with, rigid, and no bling.

Nice choice, I’ve had one for 4 years now. TBH I can’t ever see myself replacing it, it has handled everything I’ve thrown at it. Started off with the steel forks, very ‘compliant’ then swapped to niner carbon, seem sharper in the handling. It can be built up light-ish – EBB has been creak free and flawless. I’ve had it set up with risers, wide flats, mucho sweep salsas and even drops – each one giving a great experience. Pics will follow.

ds3000 – nice one, pics would be great!

mk1 frame, soon after it arrived

long days out

now 29+ front