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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 26, 2012, 07:10:54 PM »

The bike is a keeper for sure.

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The Bike Shop / What did you do to your bike today? (v2)

« on: September 21, 2012, 09:37:04 PM »

After a lot of trail riding I broke down and unlaced my elites and rebuilt my 22" wheels for my holmes.  The 22 holmes is eff'in awesome. Running 30x12 now.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 14, 2012, 02:32:00 PM »

throw another (or 2) cheap rubber rim strip on top of the existing one

Will do thanks guys.  The tires are pretty good I am just hard on wheels.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 13, 2012, 11:00:00 PM »

also in addition to the electrical tape trick, dudes who run ghetto tubeless setups will sometimes use foam insulation tape to make sure the tires stay put and seat into the bead nice. might be worth a shot

Do you mean this tape?  Thanks for the tips.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 13, 2012, 10:58:02 PM »

Scott-  something you can try (if you aren't scared to add some rotational weight) is to take some electrical tape and wrap a few layers around the rim. This helps the tires seat better on the bead.  

But, with that being said...the first 24" rims I rode were some shitty Alienation ones.  I couldn't keep a tire on the bead for the life of me.  I tried everything known to man and had no luck.  Switched to some Odyssey Hazard Lites and had zero issues with the now 4 different tires I have rode on the rim.  

Your tire or rim might be your turd in the punch bowl at this party.

So would you run the electrical tape along the inside sidewalls where the hook is?  Can you elaborate?

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 13, 2012, 06:27:01 AM »

You've not had it too long though right? Tires always suck for a week or so, just need a bit of wearing in.

I agree regarding grip but the tires don't seem to like max psi when the bead starts to pull out.  Unless I am wrong about the latter and I hope I am.

The rims are actually really great so far.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 12, 2012, 08:17:45 PM »

Meh even at 80psi it still squirms a lot railing around on concrete... Bowls are OK but for flat carves not so hot.  The front tire started to wash out turning 90 degrees on a sidewalk after hopping up a 5 stair.... even with 80psi.  I was thinking of going to 100psi but I just got home riding trails with the tires at 80psi and both tires developed hops... the beads were starting to pull out in a couple places... Meh.   I'd say the tires makes a superb front tire.... and it seems 60psi is the sweet spot.  I am hoping a quality 100psi rear tire comes out soon.  Fingers crossed for the faction rims and tires!

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 11, 2012, 05:12:05 PM »

What are the Revenge Tyres like, close up on those?

I will have more of a definitive answer tonight but here is what I know so far.

Grips on dirt (damp or dry) and concrete extremely well.

Rated for 80 psi but keep an eye on the bead I had one blow off the rim after riding for an hour at 80 psi.  The steel bead was kinked from the factory.  Ordered another one and rode street last night at 60psi.  I cased a concrete step really hard and the tire let the rim hit like it has 30 spi in it.

Riding street tonight at 80psi and I will inevitable case the same 5 stair again so we'll see.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 10, 2012, 11:16:50 PM »

S&M Holmes.

HOLY CRAP that looks RAD!  More pics and parts spec please!

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 05, 2012, 10:28:37 PM »

I got my kit from a lbs but eBay has really good deals too.  I think you should get one!  Rode around the city tonight and the holmes was so much fun.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 03, 2012, 02:42:33 PM »

the only blue holmes? Should be rolling in a week. He's building wheels with the rims/profile hubs.

nice!

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: September 02, 2012, 12:03:16 PM »

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.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: August 31, 2012, 06:35:09 PM »

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.

You are correct sir.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: August 31, 2012, 04:56:09 PM »

Hmm. I'm 6'4 with a 36" inseam.  Any idea how that'd feel?

I would imagine it would feel small like 20 except the wheels want to keep rolling.  The bb is like a vert bike only 1.5" higher than the axels. so whatever bar height you are used to will feel a bit more upright.  I have the axel slammed but it looks like I have a good.5 inch or more adjustment.  I am going to lace up my elite's tonight ot tomorrow and switch to 30x12 and move the wheel further back in the drop out.  

If you have been riding a 20 with a long tt and cs to compensate for your size the bike will feel better but your hands to hip distance will shrink.  Not an issue because even slammed it it a bit harder to pull up.

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The Bike Shop / 22 inches

« on: August 30, 2012, 05:29:18 PM »

ssteinbr - how tall are you?

5'11".  The holmes rides like a 21tt frame with a 71 st angle.