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Offline Stodgy

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22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« on: November 28, 2008, 03:34 PM »

What do you think chaps?

Good? Bad? Would you buy one?

http://www.factionbikeco.com/factionBikeCo.html


Let me know your thoughts.

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2008, 03:40 PM »
 :) Didn`t the UCI say no to a seperate class for these? TBH,I think it looks good and is priced sensibly.I`d like to have  a spin before I could give an honest view.I fail to see what the point is of these.Maybe it`s to appeal to the 24"/non-suss MTBers,whose bikes are now really just cruisers anyway....

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2008, 03:41 PM »
:) Didn`t the UCI say no to a seperate class for these? TBH,I think it looks good and is priced sensibly.I`d like to have  a spin before I could give an honest view.I fail to see what the point is of these.Maybe it`s to appeal to the 24"/non-suss MTBers,whose bikes are now really just cruisers anyway....

Yeah the new class idea was turned down, but I`m not sure whether you can use them in the existing classes or not  ???
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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2008, 03:45 PM »
Thanks for the other link...didn't see that!

Would you buy one?

Just wondering if they are worth stocking or not?

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2008, 03:46 PM »
So what class can these be raced in?

And what about 26"ers!!

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2008, 03:49 PM »
I think I like the idea ?

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2008, 03:52 PM »
 Think this one is more about trails/parks than racing,though the question about  26" is valid-maybe allow 26ers in with cruisers subject to a poll perhaps? I`d like to know what other manufacturers are "toying" with 22" bikes,and also availability of rims/forks and tyres.Think it`s too early to say how popular these will be.The BMX market is already crammed with "clone"parts/bikes so maybe something a bit different will pay off?
« Last Edit: November 28, 2008, 03:56 PM by HEYWOOD BMX »

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2008, 04:26 PM »
I'd like a go on one.

 :daumenhoch:

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2008, 05:16 PM »
I'd like a go on one before attempting to race one. ;)

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2008, 05:36 PM »
There is a full spectrum of sizes now, 16,18,20,22,24,26 and theres 29s aswell.

Not many gaps left to fill, you pays your money etc...

There is pics in andy shoharas b/day thread of someone riding park on a 26in bike, with hydraulic spinner for the brakes.
So pretty much anything goes these days.


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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2008, 06:06 PM »
How easy is it going to be for tyres and tubes?

Personally I'd wait a while until you stock any. The last thing you'll need is stock that's not shifting. Wait to see if it's going to be popular.

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2008, 06:33 PM »
i magine it's a nice size for racing, not quite a cruiser but a bit kore bike than a 20. Not sure where it would figure in parks/street. Want to see one in the flesh to get a proper idea of it's actual size first though. maybe take one for a spin. If it's very different then maybe it should get it's own class, or at least be included with 20's not cruisers.
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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2008, 06:37 PM »
first opinion of mine is nooooooooo 
just getting my head around 20"   ???
but before i say something i couldnt back away from
i would like to try one first.

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2008, 08:51 PM »
Don't stock em, no.   You've got enough already big fella!

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2008, 08:54 PM »
its a daft idea,


so.


no.

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« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2008, 09:25 PM »
i don't think you're gonna sell enough to stock em, however, get em to lend us a demonstrator for next saturday.  :daumenhoch:


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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2008, 10:06 PM »
Is it a BMX or MTB what defines it as one or the other? we already have 24" MTB's running single speed and rigid forks.



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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #17 on: November 28, 2008, 10:16 PM »
id wait a good long while dave.


18" is perfect for my little one, but i wouldnt like to predict the chances of him having an "a final" on it. its neither here nor there as far as classes are concerned. if it were a freestyle bikie, i think it would have more chance.
I want to touch ORB

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #18 on: November 28, 2008, 11:35 PM »
think of the investment it would take from nearly every company in bmx,

frames,forks,rims, tyres, spokes,bars would all have to be made in 2 sizes!

and why?

because some old dude felt a bit silly riding "20 wheels? :LolLolLolLol:



no,



sorry,


its a fooking daft idea and a gimmick.
« Last Edit: November 29, 2008, 12:15 AM by darkersomeday »

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2008, 07:02 AM »
I think 22" tyres are readily available, from several manufacturers according to the website, and apparently you can use 20" tubes.

it's shown being ridden at Creation, so it's  a park bike too.

I wonder what made them go 22" though instead of just launching a range of 20", maybe there's too many established players in the 20" game.
must be pretty tough starting your own bike company so a gimick is probably what's needed.

I'd like a bit more info about their ideas and why they've made this.


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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #20 on: November 29, 2008, 09:21 AM »
I went to the toy shop the other day and thay had a 22 in their line up of 2 bob BMX

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #21 on: November 29, 2008, 01:04 PM »
NO , sh1te idea  :)

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #22 on: November 29, 2008, 01:37 PM »
I went to the toy shop the other day and thay had a 22 in their line up of 2 bob BMX

that's not good for the image.
ding dong

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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #23 on: November 29, 2008, 04:47 PM »
I think 22" tyres are readily available,


odyssey?
primo?
khe?

no.


why do we need a gimmick?

what do we benefit from it?


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Re: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys?
« Reply #24 on: November 29, 2008, 04:50 PM »
spending more money on something that doesnt need improving is the answer.
i would still like to sit my bum on one and rearly hope it feels wrong.
i just havent the time or effort to have another sized bmx in my thoughts tbh.

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