Author Topic: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys? (Read 1297 times)

Stodgy · « **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.

Cheers
Dave

HEYWOOD BMX · « **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....

billstup · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2008, 03:41 PM »

Quote from: HEYWOOD BMX 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....

Yeah the new class idea was turned down, but I`m not sure whether you can use them in the existing classes or not

Stodgy · « **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?

moley · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2008, 03:46 PM »

So what class can these be raced in?

And what about 26"ers!!

diesel · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2008, 03:49 PM »

I think I like the idea ?

HEYWOOD BMX · « **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?

JT71 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2008, 04:26 PM »

I'd like a go on one.

magna13 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2008, 05:16 PM »

I'd like a go on one before attempting to race one.

fouronethreeoh! · « **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.

Zippy · « **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.

jT Racing · « **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.

harris · « **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.

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #13 on:** November 28, 2008, 08:51 PM »

Don't stock em, no. You've got enough already big fella!

darkersomeday · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2008, 08:54 PM »

its a daft idea,

so.

no.

JT71 · « **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.

lodge · « **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.

oberonspacefruit · « **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.

darkersomeday · « **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?

no,

sorry,

its a fooking daft idea and a gimmick.

JT71 · « **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.

Bob_Acid · « **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

bof · « **Reply #21 on:** November 29, 2008, 01:04 PM »

NO , sh1te idea

jT Racing · « **Reply #22 on:** November 29, 2008, 01:37 PM »

Quote from: Bob_Acid 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

that's not good for the image.

darkersomeday · « **Reply #23 on:** November 29, 2008, 04:47 PM »

Quote from: JT71 on November 29, 2008, 07:02 AM

I think 22" tyres are readily available,

odyssey?
primo?
khe?

no.

why do we need a gimmick?

what do we benefit from it?

harris · « **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.

Author Topic: 22" BMX - what are your thoughts guys? (Read 1297 times)

HEYWOOD BMX

moley

HEYWOOD BMX

JT71

magna13

fouronethreeoh!

darkersomeday

JT71

lodge

darkersomeday

JT71

bof

darkersomeday