charlie just posted this up on bmxmuseum.
http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=374461&p=9
the S&M Holmes 22":
http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=374461&p=9
the S&M Holmes 22":
Just to confirm: I just fitted a new BB to my faction and it has a Spanish BB.I know. Weird huh?
I bought a Premium spindle drive set of cranks assuming they would slot right in.
When I took out the factory fitted cranks the spindle of the premium cranks were really loose. So I measured the spindle on the stock cranks and it was 20mm. They have a quite old 8 spline spindle so I was very surprised.
Just measured the BB width and it's 37mm so that makes it a Spanish BB.
Must say, the weight difference is huge between the factory fitted cranks and today's new ones.
Thanks for your help guys.
Looks awesome man! My 22 revenge wheels were under tensioned. I just had to put 2 full turns on every nipple (.5 at a time) and then true and get rid of the hops... I should have put more tension on the spokes before I even rode them. The wheels are pretty decent just warning you.View attachment 112041 Built it up and got a ride in finally.
Valmont I see... how are you liking the 22?View attachment 112041 Built it up and got a ride in finally.
Looks killer! I was gonna buy that frame a few months ago from CMC but had some stuff go sideways in my life. How do you like it? I still want a 22!big thanks to CMC and S&M. InDust frame, S&M fork/wheels/tires. I pulled the bars back a bit and it feels much better. I'd like to throw a short stem on it but can't afford one right now. I also need to hit some dirt jumps on it.
What is the top tube length?Would anyone be interested in buying my custom standard? I am not really going to have time to ride w/school/work.(I've only ridden 3 times ...... I can send you more pics(there is some in this thread)
i see you're in austin. you're welcome to test ride my faction zeitgeist and InDust 2ton for comparison. . . .PNJ, how do you like the Faction compared to the S&M Holmes that you have ridden? Only asking as I am looking at ordering the S&M, but had also been looking at the Faction. I have the Wave C 24", but looking for something more agile then it.
Might take you up on that. Wasn't the Faction complete you have an odd geometry that they were changing up drasitcally on the next release? I rode Pepper's Indust a bit on Sunday, no jumping, but can definitely tell the advantages of the 22" wheels over the 24". BTW, I IM'd you about the Velocity rims as well.i see you're in austin. you're welcome to test ride my faction zeitgeist and InDust 2ton for comparison. . . .
The Meghna tires were problematic because quite a few of them had a bulge when inflated above like 45 psi; however not all of them did. Vernon was able to get a few out of the batch that held up fine. Don't waste your time and money with them though.That disc setup os pretty sick, but wonder how it works with soft braking...
@CMC, question regarding a much older post where you had the Meghna 22" X 2.2" tire. What did you think of that tire, and how did it hold up? Also, do you recall what the shipping cost was from the UK seller?
I already just did that. PM me.Thanks CMC and PNJ, guess I'll drop that as possible solution. Regarding he Faction tires, I am going to try to work a deal with them for 5-10 sets of tires, and see what I can get the shipping dropped to something more reasonable. The $32 shipping is crazy for just a pair of tires. Might be willing to pay that for 5-10 sets, but not a single pair. Anyone interested??