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Sneak Peek: Pedal Driven Cycles – 22″ Operator Frame

Although 22″ bikes have been around for 15+ years, we’ve been seeing a big increase in the options available the past few years. Here’s a sneak peek look at a new frame option that’ll be dropping this summer from Dave Harrison at Pedal Driven Cycles. Dave has been working with Matt Stahl to create a frame that is built for the technical ramp riding style rider that wants to run the 22″ size. The Operator 22″ Frame has a 75-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 9.5″ standover height, 12″ bottom bracket height and a 13.8″ chainstay length (slammed). The frame features a long tapered integrated head tube, top and downtube gussets with laser cut logos, a double butted top tube, straight gauge down tube, a single butted seat tube, an externally machined Mid bottom bracket, low profile chainstays with plenty of clearance for 2.40″ tires and 30-tooth sprockets, and welded seat stay brakes with drilled guides or completely brakeless if you prefer that route.

The 22″ Operator frame will be available in 21.75″ and 22.75″ top tube lengths with Sea Foam Green and Claret (appears to be a dark red / brown color) for the color options and a weight of 5.05 lbs on the 22.75″ size. No word on price, but we’ll let you know when that information is available. Until then, you can learn more about this frame project on the Pedal Driven Cycles website!

Here’s a few words from Matt that lead to his signature 22″ Operator frame happening…

“I have been riding these bikes for a long time and always felt something was a little off. I was never able to put my finger on it. When Dave asked me to ride for PDC and told me he wanted to do a frame for me I was blown away. My current set up is a custom he made for me and I felt that It had some of the same issues my previous bikes had. I wanted to address those issues and make a frame that was designed for my more tech riding style. The group of guys we gathered to help on this project have been a huge help every step of the way. Getting input from an outside source is always valuable.” – Matt Stahl

What do you think of the 22″ Operator frame from Pedal Driven Cycles? Are you digging it? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

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We spotted this video over on Can You Dig It giving us a look inside Dave Harrison’s shop and some background on Pedal Driven Cycles! This shows a lot of the frame building process which is really interesting. Highly suggest you check this BMX video out!

Filmed and edited by Emily Selby

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The Merged – Custom BMX Frames with Pedal Driven’s Dave Harrison

Get on over to The Merged for the latest installment of their Custom BMX Frames series! This time around they talk to Dave Harrison from Pedal Driven Cycles about his operation and what he has to offer! Read and see it all right here.

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Can You Dig It Christmas Frame Giveaway

This is awesome. Jon over at Can You Dig It is raffling off a CUSTOM frame made by Pedal Driven Cycles! All you have to do is hit their WEBSTORE to pick up the Can You Dig It Christmas Sticker Pack and you are entered. Check out the full details and get a better look at the frame along with full specs RIGHT HERE!

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Product: Pedal Driven Cycles – The Slab Frame

Dave Harrison has been busy in the Pedal Driven shop cooking up a new street directed frame called The Slab. This frame has been in the works for quite a while and it looks like it’s finally ready for you to get your hands on it. The Slab features a 75-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.625″ bottom bracket height, 9″ stand over height and a 13.375″ chain stay length. This frame features gussets on the top and down tubes, a Pedal Driven badge on the head tube and down tube, wide stays for bigger tires and heat-treated drop outs. Hit this LINK for more photos and info!

Dave Harrison and Vic Bettencourt Interview

Head over to ESPN BMX for a fresh interview with Dave Harrison from Pedal Driven Cycles and Vic Bettencourt from Circuit BMX Shop. In the interview, Dave talks about where things are with Pedal Drive Cycles and what’s coming from that, and Vic talks about how the limited edition run of Circuit frames came about. Real good read! Check it out!

Circuit BMX – Meet & Greet with Dave Harrison

Product: Pedal Driven Cycles – Kool Thing Frame

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Anyone who has been in BMX long enough is well aware of who Dave Harrison is. I doubt too many people would doubt his reputation as being one of the best welders in BMX either. Over the last year, he has been busy getting his own welding company called Pedal Driven Cycles dialed in and it looks like things are finally on the move. Today he announced that they will be releasing a limited run of their first frame called “Kool Thing”. This American made (clearly) frame has a 74.5-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.75″ bottom bracket height, 9″ seat tube height and a 13.75″ chain stay length. You can find features like the Stainless steel Pedal Driven Cycles head tube and down tube badges (that are individually marked for each one of the 50 frames being released), Shark Fin technology in the bottom bracket, a top tube gusset with “TCB” laser cut out, which stands for “Taking Care of Business”, 3/16″ heat-treated drop outs and removable brake mounts. The Kool thing will be available 20.75″ and 21″ top tube lengths with raw or black for the colors. You can pre-order one of these frames for $380.00 right here or have your local shop hit up Pedal Driven Cycles to get one ordered up today. Remember, there’s only 50 of these being released so get on it now if you want one.

You can check out more photos and find out what Shark Fin Technology is by clicking here.