Went for the Singular Ride today, my sister came out on the ride as well on a her full sus Giant. Took a geared Swift out, though the shop did have a alfine equipped swift as well - but this was in a medium and far to small - though did have a quick whizz around Dorking town centre to have a go with the alfine - feels good if a little 'indirect' feeling - but on the whole good.
Went for a 16mile ride starting and finishing from Westcott to the west of Dorking and taking in Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill.. some really nice riding on a really nice day.
Pics: me at the Swift + my sis and her Giant.
Well the Swift rides really nice though def would need an XL frame as the large was too small for my lanky frame.. only bad point of the day was towards the end route back down to Westcott the rear mech got caught up in the rear wheel on a downhill and got wrapped around, bending the hanger in the process - managed to free it all and bend the hanger back enough so could finish the ride - def a reason for going single speed or a hub gear!
Head for the Hills were cool about the damage despite me offering to pay for the damage which was a relief as i was quite embarrassed at it happening.. also bought a new pair of Endura 3/4 Hummvee shorts - these are one of the best cycle garments of all time!
Head for the Hills also do a nice little pack of route maps for the Dorking area which not knowing the we purchase a full pack for £9 - these were really good so if you are thinking of cycling round the Dorking area.
As for the Swift - it rode really nice and has real 'natural' feel to it.. now do i buy a complete bike or just frame and forks only and uild up myself.
Went for a 16mile ride starting and finishing from Westcott to the west of Dorking and taking in Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill.. some really nice riding on a really nice day.
Pics: me at the Swift + my sis and her Giant.
Well the Swift rides really nice though def would need an XL frame as the large was too small for my lanky frame.. only bad point of the day was towards the end route back down to Westcott the rear mech got caught up in the rear wheel on a downhill and got wrapped around, bending the hanger in the process - managed to free it all and bend the hanger back enough so could finish the ride - def a reason for going single speed or a hub gear!
Head for the Hills were cool about the damage despite me offering to pay for the damage which was a relief as i was quite embarrassed at it happening.. also bought a new pair of Endura 3/4 Hummvee shorts - these are one of the best cycle garments of all time!
Head for the Hills also do a nice little pack of route maps for the Dorking area which not knowing the we purchase a full pack for £9 - these were really good so if you are thinking of cycling round the Dorking area.
As for the Swift - it rode really nice and has real 'natural' feel to it.. now do i buy a complete bike or just frame and forks only and uild up myself.
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