Q: Do 22-inch wheels ride worse than smaller diameters on the X?

A 22 has a shorter sidewall than a 20 or 21, so it transmits more of the road and is less forgiving over sharp impacts. What you gain is the most dramatic arch fill, sharper turn-in, and stable high-speed tracking. The forged construction helps control unsprung mass to keep the ride composed. If comfort outranks stance, step down to a 20 or 21. For the same diameter with a cleaner spoke, see the 22-inch UP-03 package.