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Title: 22" BMX
Post by: gary67 on June 26, 2012, 05:02 PM
Seen a few pics of these on the net,does anyone make them yet?What about the wheels,custom builds?Anyone have one?
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: jeff spicoli on June 26, 2012, 05:55 PM
I have one , a Faction Zeitguist. I have had it a few years and it is Awesome. Keith Easom is the man to speak to. He is doing some top quality 22's now with new wheels and tyres as good as any 20''.
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: m1ke on June 26, 2012, 05:58 PM
is there any need for them though ??
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: gary67 on June 26, 2012, 06:01 PM
I heard S&M are making one?
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: jeff spicoli on June 26, 2012, 06:02 PM
I like mine but I still have a 20''. If you are 6 foot and over 40 they feel nicer to ride almost like a 20'' did when you were 5.8 and 16. I can do all my old tricks on a 22''.
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: dordymush on June 26, 2012, 06:09 PM
they are nice to ride.
spens got one and although a bit heavy is proper comfy.
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: jeff spicoli on June 26, 2012, 06:17 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/e305/andyirwin/26020_10150169601895106_5042127_n.jpg)

Pulled first go on a 22''
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: Jaymz on June 26, 2012, 06:28 PM
I rode a very strange 22" made by Reebok a couple of years ago, being 5'5" it felt rather comfy in size, but it was a lump of lead on cheap wheels that jfelt like they would crumble under my mere 1stone weight
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: baldbmxer on June 26, 2012, 06:46 PM
Trying to re-invent the BMX wheel  ???  Why?
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: Devilock on June 26, 2012, 06:53 PM
Fckin 22"... ???  :crazy2:
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: b45t4rd on June 26, 2012, 06:54 PM
I want a 19" rear wheel, might stop me hooking up all the time.  :crazy2:
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: Spen69 on June 26, 2012, 06:56 PM
Yep, had mine a couple of years. It's a Faction and is a bit chunky because the components are a bit low end but the wheels are really light and strong. Everyone who's risen it at MK, the Boardroom and Terminal One has really liked it and it turns nicely on a quarter-pipe but turning it on a jump-box or bowl is a struggle due to it having a long TT and longer than normal back-end to fit the wheel in of course.

Keith from Faction has been reportedly making a lighter f&f called the Almero or something but not seen it yet. He was also developing some foldable skinwall tyres with a ramp tread last time I spoke with him, but it's been a while now.
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: Peter J on June 26, 2012, 07:12 PM
I wish they'd make a 558.8mm wheeled bike  ???
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: gary67 on June 26, 2012, 07:35 PM
I want a 19" rear wheel, might stop me hooking up all the time.  :crazy2:

 ;D ;D ;D I first seen one on  a flat video the other day couldnt work out if the rider was really small(it was in japan ;)) or the bike had bigger wheels ::)
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: kev-s on June 26, 2012, 10:06 PM
yes s&m are making one :daumenhoch:

still in the proto stages at the mo but looks to be ready by summer time and they will also be making 22in wheels under revenge industries

http://cruiserrevolution.com/tag/22-bmx/
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: gary67 on June 27, 2012, 12:52 PM
Hers one from Standard

 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150874945771048&set=a.189503316047.127639.165351091047&type=1&ref=nf

and
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/f61/22-inches-love-feels-just-right-237841/
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: ron burgundy on June 27, 2012, 05:46 PM
Hers one from Standard

 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150874945771048&set=a.189503316047.127639.165351091047&type=1&ref=nf

and
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/f61/22-inches-love-feels-just-right-237841/

If you look in the midschool section, under the SBC thread, you will see a picture of a 22" Standard that was made last year.
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: anth0ny2009 on June 27, 2012, 11:52 PM
y not get a mountain bike ,,,,,,,,,and become a girl
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: MY06RSVR on August 23, 2012, 07:07 PM
I want to try one of these Faction 22", anyone know of any for sale?
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: not johndub71 on August 23, 2012, 07:47 PM
Gadget show slap head rode one a year or so gone. Looked ok, but as above, why re-invent the bmx?
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: pickle on August 23, 2012, 08:19 PM
Spen has one, give him a buzz as he might flog it   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: dordymush on August 23, 2012, 08:21 PM
and hootski has one that might be for sale.
worth a pm.
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: Spen69 on August 23, 2012, 09:02 PM
Spen has one, give him a buzz as he might flog it   :daumenhoch:

Nope, mine is staying put Rob. As Dave says, my brother Simon (Hootski70 on here) has one still boxed so give him a buzz to see if he wants to sell it?
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: pedestrian on August 24, 2012, 02:07 PM
22" BMX = nonsense
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: MaD-RoK on August 24, 2012, 02:23 PM
Eddie Fiola and Craig Campbell dig em.....  :daumenhoch:

http://singletrackworld.com/2009/06/faction-bikes-zeitgeist-22-wheel-bike/

http://www.factionbikeco.com/
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: MaD-RoK on August 24, 2012, 02:31 PM
There were some videos of Fiola throwing his around but I can't find them.

Heres a pic though....  :daumenhoch:


(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/leemadz2/faction.jpg)
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: m1ke on August 26, 2012, 12:10 AM
v-brakes are gay on any bmx :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on August 26, 2012, 12:25 AM
v-brakes are gay on any bmx :LolLolLolLol:

Just like Adam akguff ;D
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: gary67 on August 27, 2012, 11:16 AM
Eddie Fiola and Craig Campbell dig em.....  :daumenhoch:

http://singletrackworld.com/2009/06/faction-bikes-zeitgeist-22-wheel-bike/

http://www.factionbikeco.com/

Mat Hoffman mentioned there aswell.22" Condor in chrome,i'd like one ;)
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: GaryN on August 30, 2012, 12:16 AM
I'm liking the sound of the Faction bike.
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: MaD-RoK on September 06, 2012, 02:32 PM
Just spied this on facechuff......  :daumenhoch:



Faction Bike Co. 22" wheel bikes.
Our 22" bike should be on TV on the Extreme Channel on Sky TV any time this week (5th Sep onwards). It should get aired in 120 countries + several times a day with repeats according to the shows producers.
Here's a cut and paste below from their info page.
The show is called Silent Revolution. They are focusing on the BMX racing scene in the UK.
For more info go to their Face Book page.
Cheers :)

Ep13.
We return to the indoor track at Manchester and catch up with Kelvin Batey and Route 55 as they get in some extra training before the last two rounds of the British National Championship. They are currently leading the team competition and are looking good to make the team title theirs. We also take a brief glimpse at the Olympic Development Team as they train ahead of the Olympics.
We also meet Keith Easom and talk to him about his brand new 22 inch wheel BMX in development, and we ask Kelvin Batey his thoughts on this highly controversial subject.
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: MY06RSVR on September 07, 2012, 08:18 PM
I've got an Amero now ;)
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: gary67 on September 07, 2012, 08:20 PM
I've got an Amero now ;)

A what?
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: Dark Diggler on September 07, 2012, 08:37 PM
(http://p.vitalbmx.com/photos/forums/2012/07/16/Faction_Amero_red_bean22_268298.jpg)
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: MY06RSVR on September 07, 2012, 09:16 PM
That's the one, much lighter and better geometry than the Zeitgeist!!
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: gary67 on September 07, 2012, 10:27 PM
 :daumenhoch: How much are they?
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: MY06RSVR on September 08, 2012, 12:11 AM
I think the complete full kits are going @ £600, but mine is the earlier model that I got 2nd hand.  I've just had Dan sort the paint and put it together with some high end new school parts and now it's a nice light bike!!! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: kev-s on September 08, 2012, 08:24 AM
 :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

http://www.sandmbikes.com/all-products/frames/frame-holmes-22

can also be bought with wheels and forks for £430 plus shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-M-22-Holmes-Package-Frame-Fork-Wheels-Tires-Tubes-Dirt-Jump-BMX-Bike-Faction-/170899310180?pt=BMX_Bikes&hash=item27ca648664
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: gary67 on September 08, 2012, 09:37 AM
:smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

http://www.sandmbikes.com/all-products/frames/frame-holmes-22

can also be bought with wheels and forks for £430 plus shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-M-22-Holmes-Package-Frame-Fork-Wheels-Tires-Tubes-Dirt-Jump-BMX-Bike-Faction-/170899310180?pt=BMX_Bikes&hash=item27ca648664

 :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 22" BMX
Post by: Spen69 on September 08, 2012, 10:07 AM
(http://p.vitalbmx.com/photos/forums/2012/07/16/Faction_Amero_red_bean22_268298.jpg)
Si, is that yours bud? I fookin love mine - ridden it off everything ;-)
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