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Title: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: harris on July 01, 2009, 05:16 PM
did the 22" bmx setup ever start or was it shunned from the get up n go.
just curious as it looked like a few companies started building them
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on July 01, 2009, 05:19 PM
 :) Was it Faction Bikes? Shitestanleys are sellin` `em....
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: JT71 on July 01, 2009, 05:20 PM
think Faction are still going strong.

liked the bikes, not sure why i would need one though.

one things for sure the boys are into riding and into the idea in a big way.

Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: harris on July 01, 2009, 05:25 PM
cool,just wondered
are rims available and tyres as thats the hang up
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: BrianP on July 01, 2009, 05:26 PM
there was a wee bit in the current ride uk mag about craig campbell currently riding one...
dunno what brand it was tho.  :(

brian  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: JT71 on July 01, 2009, 05:29 PM
yeah Dan apparently tyres are available from several manufacturers.

http://www.factionbikeco.com/
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 01, 2009, 05:30 PM
Faction Bike Co run by Keith Easom
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 01, 2009, 05:32 PM
Beat me to it JT  :D
Good lad Keith and Craig Campbell rides one...I heard Stupps might be too...just a rumour though :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 01, 2009, 05:33 PM
cool,just wondered
are rims available and tyres as thats the hang up

Think they come as framesets or completes too...nice looking bikes for new skool  :)
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: lodge on July 01, 2009, 06:11 PM
Beat me to it JT  :D
Good lad Keith and Craig Campbell rides one...I heard Stupps might be too...just a rumour though :daumenhoch:

stupps and CC were meeting at rom this week.

I know CC's riding one and a few other older riders are hooked up with them (Faction).

Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 01, 2009, 06:41 PM
Beat me to it JT  :D
Good lad Keith and Craig Campbell rides one...I heard Stupps might be too...just a rumour though :daumenhoch:

stupps and CC were meeting at rom this week.

I know CC's riding one and a few other older riders are hooked up with them (Faction).




Based not far from Me...all the bikes are named after Illuminati and Bilderberg stuff  ;)
22' is a cool size  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: JT71 on July 01, 2009, 06:57 PM
and I thought that one was named after a Levellers Album....damn.
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: priv on July 02, 2009, 09:03 AM
what's the point{not in a disrespectfull way} of having A 22" BMX?

are they more stable or us old timers?
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 02, 2009, 09:14 AM
what's the point{not in a disrespectfull way} of having A 22" BMX?

are they more stable or us old timers?

Aint Got a Clue  :D S'posed to ride Good and Fiola has ridden a faction aswell.
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: SaMAlex on July 02, 2009, 09:30 AM
what's the point{not in a disrespectfull way} of having A 22" BMX?



I dont really get it, but good luck to them. I know that the "team rider" at creation the other month was riding a 22" when the camera was out, and then went back to his 20" for the rest of the time. Does that mean that even the team rider would rather be on a 20"??
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: JT71 on July 02, 2009, 09:40 AM
what's the point{not in a disrespectfull way} of having A 22" BMX?



I dont really get it, but good luck to them. I know that the "team rider" at creation the other month was riding a 22" when the camera was out, and then went back to his 20" for the rest of the time. Does that mean that even the team rider would rather be on a 20"??

or does it mean riding a 22" means you can rip the park to pieces on 20"?

ie: makes you more betterer?

(joke)

the Faction website gives you some insight into their thoughts, I mean, why have a 24" when you can have an MTB?
Why not all have the same frame? (ok, essentially we all will have soon, just different stickers lol)

they had an idea, and made it happen, they are enthusiastic and committed to their product, so good luck to em.

I like them, but wouldn't personally get one, but if Stupps, Campbell, Fiola etc are seen on them then maybe it could create a demand.

Who's to say a year from now there won't be a RAD 22" section?
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 02, 2009, 09:43 AM
Well said JT.
 :daumenhoch:
Maybe Stupps can give us the lowdown after the ROM bash...be good to see some pics if anyone is taking a camera.
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: SaMAlex on July 02, 2009, 09:46 AM
but if Stupps, Campbell, Fiola etc are seen on them then maybe it could create a demand.



Jason Lunn Rides for them now too. Ex 20" BMX, then Vert skateboard, back to 20" BMX and currently big surf, legend and all round ruler!
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 02, 2009, 09:47 AM
Vote for Keith and Faction there in a local paper comp there's a video on there as well explaining the concept http://www.shropshirestar.com/2009/06/13/faction-bike/
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 02, 2009, 08:02 PM
Craig Campbell and Stupps and Keith from Faction @ Rom

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll418/jasonscottpics/6049_101337767340_100532622340_2610.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll418/jasonscottpics/6049_101337762340_100532622340_2610.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll418/jasonscottpics/6049_101326607340_100532622340_2609.jpg)


Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: stumpy on July 02, 2009, 08:50 PM
Sweet foot plant, aint seen one in years


Stumpy
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 02, 2009, 08:52 PM
Sweet foot plant, aint seen one in years


Stumpy

Yeah cool pic...retro move !
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: harris on July 02, 2009, 09:37 PM
sig move ,,glad hes still got it..
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 02, 2009, 10:11 PM
sig move ,,glad hes still got it..

 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: lodge on July 02, 2009, 10:31 PM
Great to see some pics, so cool to see the footplant, that last pic has the identical style as the ones he did bitd.

Not knocking the faction lads but personally I would have much preferred to see him on a 20, 2 inches on the wheels make them look huge compared to 20's.

Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 02, 2009, 10:36 PM
Great to see some pics, so cool to see the footplant, that last pic has the identical style as the ones he did bitd.

Not knocking the faction lads but personally I would have much preferred to see him on a 20, 2 inches on the wheels make them look huge compared to 20's.



The 22's look ok....not my bag,Foot Plant revival on the horizon  ;D
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: JT71 on July 02, 2009, 10:47 PM
will see Stupps doing that old school drop in on one?

(please)

Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: sweetbeats on July 02, 2009, 10:52 PM
will see Stupps doing that old school drop in on one?

(please)



(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll418/jasonscottpics/n525562293_1274547_9913.jpg)
 :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: billstup on July 02, 2009, 11:21 PM
will see Stupps doing that old school drop in on one?

(please)



You might, however yesterday I tried to do an air on my 26" hardtail 4X bike and landed straight on my broken wrist, which fooking hurt a fair bit, so there was no riding for me yesterday  :(

It was cool to meet up with Craig though after 25 years  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: Gary72 on July 03, 2009, 12:05 AM
will see Stupps doing that old school drop in on one?

(please)



You might, however yesterday I tried to do an air on my 26" hardtail 4X bike and landed straight on my broken wrist, which fooking hurt a fair bit, so there was no riding for me yesterday  :(

It was cool to meet up with Craig though after 25 years  :daumenhoch:

Shame you had your pic taken in front of the rOm karzi :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: JT71 on July 03, 2009, 02:27 PM
will see Stupps doing that old school drop in on one?

(please)



You might, however yesterday I tried to do an air on my 26" hardtail 4X bike and landed straight on my broken wrist, which fooking hurt a fair bit, so there was no riding for me yesterday  :(



Bet that made you say some bad words! Hope it heals up soon.
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: Zippy on July 03, 2009, 02:36 PM
I was chatting to Eddie Fiola not long ago and he rides one and really likes it. Recommended them.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: lodge on July 03, 2009, 03:03 PM
Looks like Jason Davies is riding one too.
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: harris on July 03, 2009, 06:58 PM
i ride 20" thats where im at...
i will always give something a go once....
Title: Re: 22" bmx what ever happened
Post by: SaMAlex on July 03, 2009, 08:09 PM
Looks like Jason Davies is riding one too.


Not the same one I dont think.
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