Swifty One Review | Folding Scooter | Kickbike

NOTE: Please excuse our error in the video, the Swifty One has an Aluminum frame.
Here's our take on the unique folding scooter from Swifty! Has a beautiful design and provide plenty of functionality for those last mile commutes. Big wheels means big fun! Let us know what you think about the Swifty One in the comments below!
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[@SwiftyScootersTV]

Thanks for the great review - it's actually an aluminium frame, which is why it's so light!

[@nycewheels]

No wonder! We'll pin your comment to the top to avoid confusion. Love the scooters!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@nycewheels Longer bars are available! Suits up to 6' 5"

[@tade9416]

Looks like he struggled a bit to have both feet on the deck. I’m wondering if my size 13s would fit

[@773Spair]

How do your scooters handle pebbles? I live in a hilly area and can get going pretty fast down our paved road.

[@2205ilya]

*Battery life is great **Latest.Bike** Scooter . Love the different driving modes. It’s got a little headlight and taillight too. Gets lots of looks haha*

[@davidrowe8747]

Excellent review, very clear and concise. Doesn't drone on, and on, and on, like some KZbin reviews. Camera work is also good.

[@TravelSound84]

I bought the swifty zero half a year ago, and I enjoy every day riding it... thumbs up 👍👍

[@Happyflyhigh]

This is a great idea. I have a 200mm commute scooter. Use it for the times when I don't have time to ride a bike. I ride through parks, trails, and lots of payment, usually not in a straight line. This beast hits all the marks and will be the upgrade I'm looking for. Just bought the Marine. Live 3 miles from the beach, this is going to be nothing but fun. Exactly what I was hoping someone made at the quality level that would last until my daughter can grow in to it. Thanks for your review.

[@nycewheels]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@lil-g4879]

Great review. I’m looking to buy a big wheel scooter, so this is really helpful.

[@lauraahargreaves7783]

I just can’t wait to get one of these... saving up! Will be worth it!

[@nycewheels]

100% worth it :D

[@ashey181]

You can buy a cheaper scooter for less

[@ashey181]

Folding one too

[@lauraahargreaves7783]

@@ashey181 Yes, I know, Ashley, have done a lot of research, and I do love the fact that Swifty scooters fold down to a minimum size, have 16” wheels at both ends, and are sturdy. Am so tempted to go for a less pricey one, but I think I’m going to spring for the Marine version of Swifty. I tried one out at NYCE bicycles two years ago, and I just can’t tell you how beautiful it was, and how smooth the ride was. It absolutely shimmered, you’d be hooked if you tried it out, too. Unfortunately and unbelievably, but NYCE bicycles doesn’t seem to be in business anymore. Everyone there was just great, and I’m sad to see it’s not there.

[@geriannroth449]

@@lauraahargreaves7783 awww that's a pity they closed. I loved their feature vids. Do you know who sells these?

[@thedarkside7508]

Thanks for the review! I've been looking for something like this for ages!

[@rashb3994]

There you go. These are the kind of scooters I've been looking for and would prefer to commute on. How is this type of scooter not a big thing yet?

[@extrivial2430]

Because they are expensive as hell, I loved it at first sight but I'm not paying $700+ for one. I rather buy a bike

[@boke75]

Also the wheel bearings are crap. You have to push like a madman (every 8 feet) just to maintain a paltry 15 km/h. So much bearing friction. Maybe a bike shop could replace with high-quality wheel bearings.

[@boke75]

If you have perfect smooth asphalt roads, it’s not too bad. But here in Montreal, the roads are a horrible patchwork that resembles cobblestone.

[@KingerlySHolt]

Thanks to you I have now realized why my bike wheel keeps popping xD

[@nycewheels]

Happy to help!

[@cowpoke02]

try sky way rims .. always safer to have little wider tires ...non spoke rims/

[@lindasimons691]

Oh boy, that looks like a lot of fun!

[@USMC_LAterZ]

This is fantastic! A rear brake system that wears out your rear wheels at a super fast rate! For a scooter that costs close to or above the $1k mark, those engineers sure did a stellar job!

[@punchy8654]

Im actually planning on ordering the non folding version with the foot brake, instead of the rear hand brake. I'd rather wear the tyre a little faster, and have a cleaner cockpit, with one less cable, running down the frame. If the rear brake works well enough, I'll even disconnect the front brake, so it will have a super simple, low maintenance set up. You'll also save a few grams.

[@safugpac2691]

@@punchy8654 Hello, did you buy the Swifty Zero in the end?

[@beastmode3582]

@@safugpac2691 no.

[@punchy8654]

@@safugpac2691 No. But id like to. It's just not a priority right now. Hopefully one day.

[@safugpac2691]

​@@punchy8654Swifty Zero is heavy, 8.3 kg. Get Yedoo Friday 7 kg.

[@rfishrfish4242]

I love LOVE, LOVE MY SWIFTY ONE SCOOTER CANADA LOVE'S SWIFFTY ONE IS #1...…..

[@jaye26]

Text Jason on 07592372493

[@Orasium]

Swifty One Mk3

[@radiantonion8615]

it's a bit expensive at near $800..great video, lots of info. thanks!

[@EvilTwin123]

$800????? Id get electric scooter before this. I'm thinking $200-$225 range.

[@mufloos]

What a fucking rip off

[@EvilTwin123]

$250 to $300 would be reasonable. The quality and foldability would put it into the higher price point. Average quality bike is $450 to $600

[@InfiniteTranscendence]

@@EvilTwin123 Brompton is close to $2k and more depending on what you're getting. This is basically that for scooters. It's comfortable and more stable around potholes and rocks compared to a normal scooter. It isn't for everyone though.

[@georgefernandes6863]

Very good review. Would be a hit in India. INDIA ihas a very huge market for these kick scooters

[@TheLillianYoung]

I miss this store 😫

[@boke75]

Note: I purchased the front and rear aluminum fenders (it rains a lot in Montreal in the summer). The rear wheel doesn't fold so well with the rear fender. But that's alright since I don't need to fold the thing during my commute to and from work.

[@pierrefitch]

I'm in Montreal also how long did it take to get and how the quality

[@boke75]

@@pierrefitch About 3 weeks.

[@boke75]

@@pierrefitch Quality is very good except the wheel bearings aren’t very good ….lots of friction. Turn the wheels and they only turn around 4 or 5 times. Added some wheel bearing oil and now they double to about 8 or 9 turns.

[@boke75]

@@pierrefitch But on bad Montreal bike paths and streets….it’s a real sweaty slog of a ride. My Razor A6 was much faster. Disappointed. Will try to replace my wheel bearings at a bike shop.

[@pierrefitch]

@boke75 you prefer a6 razor for montreal street riding

[@DenisBikeMechanic]

Nice design, especially folding mechanism.

[@Peppermint1]

A bike has pedals, cassette, chain, saddle and second brake and may cost less for the same quality.

[@Starinthesky826]

Or a folding Brompton bike. I think some people just like a scootering vs biking

[@ericbiera]

I made one of those!

[@completebeautyepi-solution6087]

Sehr schön👍 suppi erklärt und ich hoffe ich kann dass auch bei uns in Europa kaufen😁

[@airo30]

SwiftyScooters ist eine britische Firma, die europaweit liefert, plus einige Länder mehr.

[@NWforager]

i miss these guys at Nyce wheels

[@cocoapey]

This is a very informative and detailed review. I would really love this scooter if only I can afford it ;(

[@Dead-Tired_Knight]

The price gave me shivers

[@kristinatellefson4149]

If you are still interested Schwinn, an Amish company, and a few others make cheaper ones with bicycle size tires. The Schwinn one is called Shuffle.

[@APBP1]

i would have loved to see you go up that small curb with it. also with a large wheel do you have to kick alot to get up to speed and keep it?

[@EvilTwin123]

Deck height - Will it catch on speed bumps or sidewalk ramp downs? Deck length - can it fit a size 13 shoe comfortably? 13 is largest standard shoe size. Handlebar tube NEEDS to be taller off the assembly line. The scooter won't sell to adults if it's max rider height is 5 10. You need 6 2 rider height, size 13 platform to be viable in commuter sales.

[@Tijnas617]

without the fender, puddles probably make a nice big mess along your leg and back :')

[@philou37210]

Nice vidéo. By the way 16" is equal to 40mm...

[@hebrew26commandmentspower55]

How much does the scooter go for? I wanna buy! I live in Georgia....

[@riyaandrayplay6856]

Just get a mongoose expo scooter. It doesnt fold but I dont need it. Little smaller but man is it fun and $100. I put a custom piece in to extend the handle bars up. Some have shocks on front. These are overpriced.

[@WindsongSoundBath]

I just looked at those. Nice maybe but are they big enough for a tall adult? Looks like they're for kids.

[@pandakso3365]

Looks like $350 now

[@FACup-eu2dt]

I've lived in Europe all of my life. I have never heard of a "Kick bike".

[@airgunplanet]

That's cause it's too dangerous for you europeans.

[@ememe1412]

??? 'Bikes' are generally split into or preceded by: Motor (motorbikes), Push (bicycles), Balance (no pedals, today usually for kids, what the old folks called a 'dandy horse' when full sized for adults) and kickbikes when referring to bicycle wheeled scooters that came out during the BMX craze but didn't catch on as much as the Razor did and whose concept wasn't revived until the mid 90s. 'Scooters' (or kick scooters) referred to skate wheeled examples. Here's a UK shop for kickbikes: kickbikescooters.co.uk I have no clue what they call things in the US. I thought 'scooter' was what they called mopeds...

[@EvilTwin123]

@@ememe1412 Great explanation. Scooter has 3 meanings in US of AYYYY. 1) Vespa style motorized scooter having no pedals. Otherwise it's a "mo...ped" 2) Electric or kick platform. With or without seat. 2 or 3 wheels 3) Mobility assist electric 3 or,4 wheel device ... "Rascal" being the most recognized brand name to refer to.

[@ioanc2]

Well, mopeds ARE scooters because they also have a platform, small wheels and low ground clearance. Or to put it another way, if you make a kick scooter bigger and give it a seat, it becomes a moped.

[@makeupdesigndiva]

Gotta get out more

[@Poteluz]

For the life of me I will never understand why not engineer it where the handlebar can be adjusted high for taller folks and why so little clearing underneath, it looks like it's about an inch off the ground.

[@nycewheels]

The lower the deck, the easier it is to kick. Having it higher off the ground will require the rider to put in a lot more effort to go the same distance as if the deck were lower. Swifty does make the Swifty Air, which appears to be a bit higher off the ground because of the larger tires and it's offroad nature. As we stated in the video, a simple change of handlebar can give the upright position for taller people.

[@frankg1684]

ESTAMOS COMPLETAMENTE DE ACUERDO.

[@missswish899]

@@nycewheels, but taller people WOULD have the height=distance effort with their own kick, no??

[@numberlucky7prophets]

Wish it has electric assist & foldable version.

[@alanm.335]

I tried looking in the website, but found nothing. Where exactly can I buy this? 😶

[@michellehawkins1027]

I have a husky and will be getting a bike or scooter so he can get exercise, Which product do you think would give me the safest and most controllable ride? I'm older so will probably die trying this 😂 But with his breed he needs this.

[@finleythegolden2909]

Michelle Hawkins 17 and can physically do it but I have tried to go on a bike a scooter with him and my commuter scooter which I take to school works best. Hope I could help.

[@michellehawkins1027]

So like the one in the video? And yes it does help.I was thinking the bike would be best but wasn't sure..Thank you.

[@swedendive]

great vid! I hav seen on wixbuy.com that kickbikes can look good as well

[@vernonhall9481]

Where can you purchase one of these?

[@lexij4740]

You DONT mention the cost

[@mayalepchalama8445]

I want to buy this product

[@D.2023]

Its many screw joints and those thin metal parts in the folding mechanism do not reassure me of the "tanking" capability of the bike. If you are a big dude and you crash/fall from this thing on speed, would its moving parts survive? I decided to go with a simpler Xootr model with fever movable parts and thicker metal pieces since I am a beginner and I want my scooter to last more than a 1 fall. Swifty is a very cool bike though, but I am not ready to fall on 700 pounds.

[@773Spair]

Xootrs' wheels don't look like they would handle pebbles at fast speeds well, though.

[@D.2023]

@@773Spair I don't ride over pebbles even at slow speed, not good for wheels since it can chip them. I step off and lift the scooter if I see any scattered debris. I neither use high speed if it's not a super clear and smooth road, I mean I rarely scoot faster than I can run myself. I use no protection, haven't fallen yet in a year of my daily use. I almost crashed once when the wheel got caught in a plate junction while riding from the hill, but I managed to step off in time and run off safely. I guess using small wheels makes you more perceptive and agile, makes your ankles more resistant to trauma. I would say it's almost like walking or running, gotta look where you "step".

[@773Spair]

@@D.2023 Thank you. -then it seems an Xooter wouldn't be safe for me: I live in a hilly area with gravel on the sides of our road. People sometimes cut the corners, spreading pebbles over the road, which I wouldn't be able to dodge in time at 11 or 14 MPH.

[@colombianflag717]

Why did you guy's closed the store.

[@lexij4740]

Whats the cost?

[@KingOfCha0z]

Bigger wheels help to get more impulse with less kicks.

[@6400az]

Are they available in S. Florida?

[@Tonilegotuooii]

Can we ride it offroad?

[@kntwing23]

what trains goes to your store?what the stop ?

[@Gatsbi]

Where can you buy it in usa?

[@aravgodwin114]

Can you provide a link

[@admirmehic8552]

They don't make it anymore. :(

[@naqueal]

Will you guys be selling the Swifty?

[@nycewheels]

Yes we will! It's not up on our website yet since it's still early in the process, but we can order any Swifty you want. You can test ride this Swifty in shop if you're local!

[@EvilTwin123]

I'd love to buy one but I realized i need at least one kidnet to survive. Maybe once the school kids return and recess sales pick up again i could start saving up.

[@pressilin]

I don't see any scooters on the website you provided in the description... just bikes. Where can I find this scooter?

[@Alecbassindale2024]

Search for swifty scooters...

[@Alecbassindale2024]

There is a tab for scooters, from which you can select the different styles

[@rostislavhruska8601]

If folding bike, only Brompton. If foldink footbike, only Kostka Twenty Max Fold in sixth generation.

[@saChiro4life]

is it possible with fenders. Would hate to splash myself:(

[@LiquidLineage]

You buy the mudguards/fenders seperately

[@KKhhoorrnniittee]

What is that "police booth" you rode past around 3:45-3:50?

[@nycewheels]

It's top secret information :^)

[@juanma6168]

Quiero uno asi

[@asinlogtotellastory9444]

Buffer ip vehicles a like similar to this a unicycles too op bicycle like with handles seat po

[@guusbouwmans5667]

Those welds say aluminium to me! haha

[@nycewheels]

It is...our bad!

[@KarenLee-bs5ms]

It is the price tag that kills you

[@juanma6168]

En donde

[@RennieAsh]

Someone needs to electrify these :) edit found them

[@Gonefishing185]

Which one do you like ?

[@alexandervaldebenitovaldeb4161]

No tengo subtítulos :'(

[@lightningandcloud]

mud guard?

[@nycewheels]

They do make special mudguards for their scooters that still allow the scooter to fold.

[@davidladd4684]

would it take someone 21 stone

[@BLEACHno1fanKH]

swifty holds up to 150kg which is 23 stone

[@mrsjonesbabyboy]

I just bought one today. I love it. I'm a kickbiker so it's not that much different than a kickbike except that if I don't want to leave it outside when I go certain places, I can fold it and take it inside with me.

[@BishtrainerTai16]

Wew, $800.

[@smilingdog2219]

I've found it challenging to buy 16" wheels/tires for my scooter. Where is there a good outlet.

[@hannas9525]

It's a standard size for kids bikes, so I guess it can be found at most bike shops or repair stations. Just finding tires with profile might be a bit harder as kids rarely have a MTB as their second bicycle

[@EvilTwin123]

Yeah. From a BIKE SHOP not target, walmart or thrift stores. Bicycle shops specialize in bike products advice and expertise. Walmart is a Chinese warehouse of 3500 things that no one in the entire store knows Jack shxt about...but hey it's cheaper. Its gonna be half the price, not quite fit properly, handle & ride inferiorly and last proportionally less than,a quality one from a bike shop. If you think that way, eat Alpo for dinner tonight. Its only one night. Doesn't have to be that good. Save $2 vs a can of chili. Wal-Mart bikes are the alpo of bikes. ANDVA VAST MAJORITY OF BIKE SHOPS WON'T WORK ON THEM. *"Domino bikes" The problem you have is related to one or more other issues arising from cheap quality parts with poor manufacturing all for price point sales. To fix your one issue, 3 others have to be remedied first. But.... 1) How you mesh quality bike parts with a crap bike? 2) You're never going to want to pay for the repair. $5 repair on a quality bike is $20+ on a Wal-Mart bike and I can't guarantee it to work or hold up. That's why there is a bike sold at Wal-Mart called "NEXT". If you have a problem other than a basic flat tire....NEXT!

[@hair2050]

305 what = 16”?

[@imadloco8495]

Very big

[@kadirkalnas]

Next time put on car wheels !

[@cindymichiko]

日本では、販売しないの？

[@jsbtools7026]

Doesn't look like a nice scooter for a tall person

[@miffachan123]

Low maintenance. Bikes have very low maintenance as well given that you have the V breaks. This thing is only good as a project scooter. Buy an electric motor slap it on the back wheel and there it is.

[@ioanc2]

I want to do just that with my impulse-bought Swifty Scooter. But I don't know where to hide the cable without exposing it.

[@Agumon5]

Anyone else desperate for this thing to be called the schwifty one....

[@outsidekarl2245]

Agumon5 I’m waiting for the schfifty five model

[@riverrhodes7394]

I bought one of these. They're slow af and take a lot of effort to kick. Don't be fooled. Overpriced for a damn scooter and too heavy to kick.

[@ebuff57]

toy

[@graffitikingdom4081]

RC conditioning is strong with this one

[@smitbar11]

nope

[@ridan6155]

way overpriced

[@graffitikingdom4081]

The problem in one word, punctures.

[@nycewheels]

It not any more of a problem than on any bicycle, and it's easier to change a flat on these.

[@GavinMorris1]

Schwalbe Marathon do a 16" and they simply don't get punctured.

[@jborrego2406]

Buy airless tires

[@safugpac2691]

@@GavinMorris1 I agree with you, But on SwiftyOne, back wheel, you can put only Kenda KWest tires, because of the limited space. On the front you can add a wider better puncture resistant tires.

[@matthewchang6263]

Price tag?

[@jadez3463]

where can i purchase one of these?