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The Bike Shop / Re: Larger bars with 5 to 6 degrees of upsweep?

« on: July 04, 2015, 06:40:06 AM »

Does anyone know of any bars with 5-6 degrees of upsweep, 10-12 backsweep that are 9 inches or greater?  I

WTP offer a four piece bar: Everlite (2015); 9" tall, 12 bs, 5 us
here: http://www.wethepeoplebmx.de/hardgoods/bars/everlite

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The Bike Shop / Re: LARGE TIRES

« on: December 10, 2014, 08:06:59 AM »

I am going to pick up some tires and I've only ever rode 2.25 infront and 2.10 in the rear but it's getting harder to find tires that are smaller in size.

I ride Tioga streetblock for a couple of month (folding version 2.25 front /2.1 rear). Never had any problems with them

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: January 19, 2013, 12:52:48 PM »

I am honestly sure that we couldn't. It sounds like Faction have a factory that makes high end road tyres with some guys there who are behind the project, that is more important than anything else. I am 100% certain that our reception with our factory would be very different, we have had to push them super hard in the past to do incredibly basic stuff.

Re confederate:
I agree with G. I think the main point to realize such an uncertain economic project is to know people who are enthusiastic enough and share the same idea of progression.

The Faction guys are amateurs...

Re amateurs:
I wouldn’t call the Faction guys amateurs, because it has a slightly negative connotation. In fact they are enthusiasts with a vision to develop BMX further. Beyond that Faction is a small and relative young company but they act like a usual profit-oriented company. So why should they be amateurs? The stuff they produced so far compare well with other stuff from established companies.

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The Bike Shop / Faction F22 Tires / estimated delivery date

« on: January 17, 2013, 04:02:23 PM »

I can't wait for the faction f22 tires to show up.  They said 28 days shipping to US distro then normal shipping from texas.  It has been 32 days since I placed the order so I should have them soon.

I sent an e-amil to Faction regarding estimated delivery date. This is what they answered: "I think tyres will be ready before end of February. We were trying to co-ordinate for half the delivery to go the USA warehouse and half to come here (one consignment at the factory and one courier ) but it didn't work out so we've had to arrange for it to be collected by different shippers on different weeks.The factory has to manage our small order between their huge roadbike orders, unfortunately we have to keep to their timetable not ours because the F22 is a 'rebel' project for two of the factory technicians. We're lucky to have their cutting edge tech but it does mean we sometimes have to put up with delays".

I think we´ve to be patient and keep in mind that Faction is a small player in the game. I personally really appreciate that they push the market for a 22" option.

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The Bike Shop / current Amero set-up

« on: January 05, 2013, 02:42:52 PM »

I changed some parts on my Faction Amero, so here is my current set-up. Right now I run a 26T/10T gear ratio, which is perfect for me (IMO there is no need for a 9T driver!). As you can see, there is still a bit more space between the sprocket and the chainstay, so at least you can choose a 28T sprocket, may be bigger (space between crank and chainstay is 5 mm or 0.2 inch). Due to the longer top tube (21.5 ") I replaced the S&M stem (53 mm/2.09 inch) with a shorter Mutiny top load stem (48 mm/1.89 inch). It feels much better to me. Next week I´ll try out different bar heights. Furthermore I will exchange the plastic pedals (ordered Deluxe metal paddles) and the tires for sure (hope the F22 foldable tires will arrive soon). The current tires have very good grip but they can't stand much psi.
Due to bad weather conditions I cant´t write a elaborate review, but my first impression is, 22" is perfect for me. I think I will never go back on a 24" bike (I used to ride a 24" WTP cruiser for the last 4 years).
current part list:
Frame: Faction Bike Co Amero Kit (21.5 TT)
Fork: Faction Bike Co Amero Kit
Wheelset: Faction Bike Co Amero Kit with a 10 T driver.
Tires: (no-name product)
Stem: Mutiny Lifted 48 mm
Bar: Sunday Victory 8.32 "
Grips: REVENGE Customer Friendly Grips (Best Grips I ever had!)
Cranks: Wethepeople Royal 175 mm
Sprocket: Wethepeople Supreme 26T
Chain: KMC Z510HX
Brake equipment: all Odyssey (the new ghost brake pads are amazing!)
Seat: Fiend Team
Seatpost: Federal
BB & Headset: Eclat
Pedals: plastic with metal pins

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The Bike Shop / faction bike co casette Hub

« on: December 26, 2012, 11:07:31 AM »

Wow thanks for all the info!  How many pawls does the driver have?  Do you know if it is an Odyssey joytech clone?

I had a short look inside the Faction Bike Co. rear hub (sorry no pictures so far). It's a Q-Lite system similar to the WTP supreme hub. Unlike a normal cassette hub, the whole internals are reversed, so the pawls ( 4 double pawls?) are inside the hub shell. Actually I dont´t know the producer and I can't find any aftermarket driver so far. I sent an email to Faction Bike Co. and wait for an answer.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: December 17, 2012, 03:53:44 PM »

Very nice can you post pictures of the front tire and fork clearance?

Here are some details and some words about my first impressions [Please excuse my poor english ]. Please note, because of the rainy weather I haven't been rinding the Amero so far (except from a one minute session in my living room).

1. front tire clearance: With a 22 x 2.15 tire there is approximately 15 mm (0.6 inch) space between fork and tire.

2. back tire clearance with a 22 x 2.2 tire (almost slammed) is approximately 10 mm ( 0.4 inch).

3. The space between the sprocket and chainstays is very low. Concerning the wide and short rear end, a 26 T sprocket is the maximum that will fit. If you install a 9 T driver (back wheel comes with a 10 T driver), 2,88 will be the maximum gear ratio you can get.

4. As the other 22" frame-fork sets like S&M (Holmes), Indust or Standard the Amero are also made of 4130 tubes. HT, BB and CS are heat-treated. The welds seems to be very strong and professional made. Without having any experience with other 22" frames or forks like S&M for instance, I think the quality of all these 22" frame-fork-sets are pretty much the same.

5. So far faction bike co is the only company offering welded rims. They are  37 mm wide (1.46 inch) and seems to be very strong and durable. I can't say anything about the hubs beside that both are female hubs and the back wheel comes with a 10 T driver.

Beside of the poor or mid quality tires (hope to get the F22 foldable tires right after Xmas) the Amero frame-fork-wheel set is a high quality bike kit and is worth its price. Although I haven't been riding it, I'm absolutely stoked.
When the weather will clear up, I will find out how it rides. Afterwards I try to write a short review (hope you will understand me ).

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: December 15, 2012, 10:05:41 AM »

Build up my new Faction Bikes Amero set. So far without the F22 tires, hope to get them soon.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: December 15, 2012, 10:01:46 AM »

Build up my new Faction Bikes Amero set. So far without the F22 tires, hope to get them soon.

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The Bike Shop / Faction bike Tire F22

« on: October 04, 2012, 01:26:06 PM »

New Faction F22 foldable tyre, 2.25, 100psi. They say ready to sell in November?
 

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 28, 2012, 12:27:19 PM »

S&M posted (twitter) >>22" top tube 22" frames in progress<Also, have a look for the new faction bike tires on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Faction-Bike-Co-22-wheel-bikes/100532622340
Hopefully coming soon