Faction bikes - fab or fad?

[Day Watch]

I am seriously tempted by this, being a big guy.

My only worry is getting wheels, tubes and tyres

http://www.factionbikeco.com/



For those unable to click, its a 22" wheeled BMX

[Glyn]

Not worth it, for the reasons you said.
They've been around for ages, and haven't gained any popularity.

[The Joe Show]

I'm 6'3" and rode a 20" perfectly fine, it's all about the correct toptube size.

[Day Watch]

I'm looking for a bmx, but am struggling to find tt size on websites.

Any suggestions for a sub £200 bmx?
I know the budget is shit but I don't mind upgrading bits later.

Don't ,mind 2nd hand btw...

[The Joe Show]

How tall are you? IIRC you're around my height so i'm aim for a 21" toptube, and remember that bars can be upgraded for taller ones as well.

To be honest, at that money i wouldn't bother with a new one, the frame and fork will be made out of poo hi-ten steel.

Keep an eye on eBay and the classifieds on SDH and bikeguide.org

Edit: I know it's way above your budget but this would be ideal http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=8778

[Day Watch]

Been offered a wtp addict (20.6" tt according to the facts) 2008 model for £175, which seems steep to me.
also a Houdini 21" for ~£130 (haggling at the moment)

im 6'6" and would probably switch to 8" bars straight off

edit: too much for me im afraid, but i will use it as a guide

[Day Watch]

Proper Houdini dirt frame 21", de-stickered and paint sanded flat in places
Fly handlebars, stem and forks(with brake bosses)
FSA cranks and headset
KHE shuriken chainwheel
V8 pedals
big squashy kona saddle
bog standard wheels in top condition
kenda front, primo rear tyres.
Oddessey evolver brake and lever

anyone know if this is good or shit? £130

[The Joe Show]

FSA cranks could be anything... Got a picture?

[Day Watch]

I can try tomorrow, generally speaking is that build (assume cranks are budget) worth the dollar?
The guy is unknown to me but its on a different forum and he seems legit. Plus I will be meeting him in person to get it so if its a rattly shed I cvan walk away.

[Parryman]

[rich rides street]

naff cranks, I'd be upgrading those straight away, along with some slam bars and a new stem... everything else looks up to the job though.

[Jordy]

I may be selling my Fit S3 soon if you're interested?

Spec:
Fit S3 Aitken Frame
Federal Bars and forks
Stolen Convict stem (brand new)
Snafu cranks
Deluxe sprocket (brand new)

Wheels:
Alex rims
Cant remember the hubs its on, nothing special and the cones are a bit loose.

I havnt decided for sure whether im selling it for definate yet though. My plan was to build up a bmx just for park and street and use my big bike for dirt and 4X.

[Parryman]

im poor, unless you want to sell it for sub£150

[Jordy]

Nah sorry, spent that just buying the frame and doing it up.