Author Topic: 22" Top Tube trails & race frame (Read 910 times)

midschooljon · « **on:** January 01, 2015, 07:01 PM »

I have been toying with the idea of getting a new NS bike for the summer, and with 3 tracks and 2 sets of trails near me I am looking to get something weighted to race / trails as opposed to a park / trails bike. Im also really keen to get a 22" top tube bike, as I currently ride a 21.25 and its feeling a bit cramped.

The only think is Im not really up to speed on what is out there with regards to race / trails frames? All the race stuff is alloy which isnt for me. I love the look of the Speedwagon, but the price of the frame is staggering!!!

Anyone have any suggestions for a 22" TT frame for a bit of trails and track action?

Dannywhac · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2015, 08:17 PM »

You could get em to do a custom Jon (as they only go up to 21.5"), but I've got an FBM Steadfast CS that rides like a dream. I'm 6'3" and if feels spacey enough. Longer back end as well for jumping and a good long standover height.

You tried bigger bars n'all? Something 9 or 10" and a topload stem = feels a bit more roomy.

midschooljon · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2015, 09:04 PM »

Quote from: Dannywhac on January 01, 2015, 08:17 PM

You could get em to do a custom Jon (as they only go up to 21.5"), but I've got an FBM Steadfast CS that rides like a dream. I'm 6'3" and if feels spacey enough. Longer back end as well for jumping and a good long standover height.

You tried bigger bars n'all? Something 9 or 10" and a topload stem = feels a bit more roomy.

Thats a good idea. I do really like the steadfast. I currently run Hoder bars cut down to 29, and an Aitken stem running upright. I really like how that front end feels height and width wise so dont really want to change that. My problem is that I like to run my bars about 1 degree back from the head tube angle, and that really shortens the front end.

Will look into a custom FBM and see what they say.

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2015, 11:17 PM »

Alans have this Jon, 21.5 would be long enough for you I reckon and it's pretty much at trade.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S-M-Speedwagon-20-Inch-Cro-Mo-BMX-Race-Frame-Chrome-RRP-469-99-FREE-UK-DELIVERY-/221552637251?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Fragrances_Women_s_Fragrances_PP&var=&hash=item339590f543

Ste · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2015, 05:50 PM »

I used to ride a custom 22" standard 125 with 990s it was amazing down the trails and at the track,but hopeless on park ramp.they make the 38 soecail in 21.5 I reckon that would be perfect :-)