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Love Machine:
God I want a 22. I am just nervous about the tire/rim selection.
How are those Faction tires in durability and grip?
Does any mailorder have those faction tires?
Does revenge make a smooth tread tire?
Are the rims that S&M offer strong?
I really would love to move up to 22 since I am 6'8. I just don't like knobby tires and don't want to have to replace the rims frequently.
dude...:
says in their store they do free shipping to the US and europe. the new f22 tyre looks like a good all around tread pattern
http://www.factionbikeco.com/controlblog/Faction-bikes-store/index.php/tyres/f22-tyre.html
@ss4oLe:
The Faction tires seem hard to get in the USA. You can get them but it's currently not as easy as a regular tire.
S&M will be putting out a 22 inch Mainline tire in the Fall. It won't be super smooth but will be more smooth than their current offering.
S&M/Revenge have two rims out currently. The ARC rim is welded while the other one is not. I am riding the non-welded rim and am not having issues but can visually see the seam where the rim is pinned. I also only weigh 150-ish.
I would think at 6'8" that you would want a custom length frame. S&M has their new ATF that comes in 22.125 but that still seems small for a giant...
*free shipping from Faction applies to their complete kits, I think.
Love Machine:
--- Quote from: @ss4oLe on July 11, 2013, 11:01:06 AM ---The Faction tires seem hard to get in the USA. You can get them but it's currently not as easy as a regular tire.
S&M will be putting out a 22 inch Mainline tire in the Fall. It won't be super smooth but will be more smooth than their current offering.
S&M/Revenge have two rims out currently. The ARC rim is welded while the other one is not. I am riding the non-welded rim and am not having issues but can visually see the seam where the rim is pinned. I also only weigh 150-ish.
I would think at 6'8" that you would want a custom length frame. S&M has their new ATF that comes in 22.125 but that still seems small for a giant...
*free shipping from Faction applies to their complete kits, I think.
--- End quote ---
That is what I was afraid about the Faction tires.
It sucks waiting for a good tire. When it comes to grips and tires I am very picky,
I am kinda harsh on wheels I am 275lbs I just want something that can take a beating.
I have a custom 21.5 Howler with a slightly Higher BB (12"). I just think moving to a 22" wheel might be more comfortable. Tried a 24 felt to sluggish. I was thinking the 22 would be the happy medium.
When I have enough money and when their are better choices might get a custom Holmes.
@ss4oLe:
If you're okay on the 21.5 then I think you'd be fine with any of the production frames available.
Top tube lengths from currently available frames;
Indust 21.75
AFT 21.65 & 22.125
Faction 21.5
Holmes 21.25 & 21.7 (this frame has a 69 seat tube angle so the TT lengths are weird)
You can always contact Faction about tires. I know others in the USA want them too.
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