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@ss4oLe:
It seems like this new frame is going to feel/be small. My 20 inch is 21 1/8 top tube and I"m 5' 8".
My liquid is 22.25
21.25 seems short for tall guys.
ssteinbr:
--- Quote from: @ss4oLe;3585600 ---It seems like this new frame is going to feel/be small. My 20 inch is 21 1/8 top tube and I"m 5' 8".
My liquid is 22.25
21.25 seems short for tall guys.
--- End quote ---
You are correct sir.
ssteinbr:
Hmmm let me elaborate. I have more time in on the bike now.... For some context I rode BMX from 1974 to 1984 and then nothing until 2003.
I am 5'11" and have owned and ridden the following with 8" slams or 8.25" grand slams....
WTP Trust 21.25"tt
FBM Exodus 21.25"tt
FBM Exodus 22" tt custom
Sunday Model C 21.75" tt
Fly Lago 21" tt
Standard 250l 21" tt
DK r/t 21" tt
BSD forever 20.7" tt
FBM Steadfast 21.5" tt
Native Trendkill 21" tt
FBM Steadfast 21.25" tt
S&M 22 Wheel Holmes 21.25" tt
The 22 Holmes feels like a supergoose did back in the early 80's. I think this has to do with my body size in relation to the overall bike size and the slacker s/t angle. I can bunny hop like a mofo on it too... everything is a bit slower happening but not too slow.
I am so stoked on this bike!
A word to the wise the stock wheels do not have enough tension on the spokes from the factory. I always put some tlc into factory built wheels before I ride but I didn't this time out of excitement to ride trails ASAP. The rear wheel was knocked out of true just by doing 180s and developed a hop when I cased a jump. I though it was a flat spot but after loosening all the spokes and rebuilding with enough tension it is perfectly true and round. I recommend an extra 1.5 to 2 turns on the rear wheel nipples (.5 at a time not at once) and a full turn for the font.
@ss4oLe:
the only blue Holmes? should be rolling in a week. He's building wheels with the rims/profile hubs.
ssteinbr:
--- Quote from: @ss4ole;3586391 ---
the only blue holmes? Should be rolling in a week. He's building wheels with the rims/profile hubs.
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nice!
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