22 inches of Love - it feels just right

[jcordera]

I am going to put in an order for a 22" custom from standard. Think I might use the same geo as the one in earlier posts.(21tt,74.5 ht,14in rear,12.5 bb) I am only 5'6, anything bigger is silly. I see the biggest frustration is wheel/tire choice. I am having trouble tracking down a pair of Velocity Taipans as well.... I've found some decent looking tires, http://www.bikemania.biz/ProductDeta...nnova_2505_BMX On Innova's website they have a few other 22" tires to check out. Supposedly kenda and Schwalbe also have 22 tires according to http://www.factionbikeco.com/contact.htm (top right side)

[cmc]

the next batch of InDust 2Ton 22"s are almost ready !!!

[pnj]

1/2 inch drop outs? !!??! why do they look so thick?

[dump]

1/2 inch drop outs? !!??! why do they look so thick?

... 1/2" is really thick! Might be a bit overkill for steel, but it certainly won't break on you.

[oldtricks]

Check this out http://www.factionbikeco.com/ Faction's new website.

Finaly looks like it's happening

[bean22]

right guys, if anyone is interested im selling my amero prototype frame and forks with faction zeitgeist wheels and tires, with bb as well.

ive only had it for a short time and barely used it but for reasons now im basically not going to be riding for pretty much the rest of the year.

its a rad set up and does ride a treat. message me if your interested guys, thanks.

[cmc]

1/2 inch drop outs? !!??! why do they look so thick?

heh, yeah i don't know man, we'll see !!

just as a little experiment, I got my S&M 22" fork, and while waiting for my InDust 22" frame decided to see what a WTP Avenger 24" would look like with a 22" fork and 22" wheels. the Avenger has 1st gen Sunday Model C geo (21.25"tt, 13.75"bb). well, it dropped the bb to what looks like a pretty normal/good height and the head angle didn't steepen as much I thought it would. looks like a highly rideable setup. except you're not getting the benefit of a back end designed around a 22" wheel and the brakes won't line up.

[teachbmxcharlie]

Here's a mid school Holmes--disregard the Dirtbike stickers--that I had the brake bridge and chainstay bracket moved in order to run as a 22". The forks are custom Pitchforks and the wheels are the Velocity Taipans. With 22" specific forks on a 20" frame, the bottom Bracket height measures a little under 13" with the 22" wheels in place. The chainstay length with the wheel in its current position is 15", a little longer than desired, but not too bad. I never could manual anyway, so that's not a big deal. All-in-all it's a fun bike to ride and it satisfies the 22" craving before my custom Standard frame is completed.

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC00085-2.jpg
http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC00079-1.jpg
http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC00080-3.jpg

[oldtricks]

The Faction guys have said they should be ready to sell mid june. Anyone got any news of the S & M 22. I can't find any refrences to it apart from rumours on forums. Is it for real?

[sittingduck]

Here's a mid school Holmes--disregard the Dirtbike stickers--that I had the brake bridge and chainstay bracket moved in order to run as a 22". The forks are custom Pitchforks and the wheels are the Velocity Taipans. With 22" specific forks on a 20" frame, the bottom Bracket height measures a little under 13" with the 22" wheels in place. The chainstay length with the wheel in its current position is 15", a little longer than desired, but not too bad. I never could manual anyway, so that's not a big deal. All-in-all it's a fun bike to ride and it satisfies the 22" craving before my custom Standard frame is completed.

Looks pretty sweet!

[pnj]

The Faction guys have said they should be ready to sell mid june. Anyone got any news of the S & M 22. I can't find any refrences to it apart from rumours on forums. Is it for real?

The prototype is sitting in my basement.... I'd say it's real. When S&M will be putting it into production, I have no clue...

[oldtricks]

Yeah. It's the production part being real that interests me.

It seems as though the Amero is going to have forks for 10 (3/8ths) axel slot. So won't fit with the Zeitgeist wheels.
I was looking at some of those prototype frames. Can I use the Zeitgeist fork with a frame that is machined for intergrated headset?, rather than grinding anything down or changing hubs.
I know I could buy a whole new set up but just a new geo frame would suit me for now.

[cmc]

Can I use the Zeitgeist fork with a frame that is machined for .....

Yes. You just use an integrated headset and it has a different lower bearing race.

There are some forks out there that you can only use with a new school (integrated) frame because they integrated the bearing race onto the fork...

[cmc]

the latest InDust 22" (one of 3 made in this run) . . . .

* All SuperTherm. 5 lbs. 0.6 ounces.
* 21.75"tt, 14"cs (to center of 14mm axle slammed), 12 1/8" bb height
* Front Eclat hub & Velocity rim.
* rear Faction Zeitgeist stock wheel
* Profile 180mm's raw, S&M 28t spline drive sprocket
* S&M top loader stem, S&M Grand Slam XLT bars
* S&M custom 22" fork

[pnj]

Starting the gripless trend?

How's it ride?