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What is a good weight for a dirt jumper?
Monkey. If you are talking a straight DJ hardtail with a suspension fork, figure 30-32lbs as an average. A few things will affect that such as air or coil fork, lighter and/or smaller tires/tubes, CrMo or Aluminum, front brake, build etc.
Is it worth buying a dirt jump bike?
Yeah go for it. It is a lot easier to learn on one compared with a trail bike. 26 inch wheels, hardtail, small frame, seat well out the way and short travel forks all make it easier. You can put on some fast rolling tyres and keep the pressure high and not have to worry about changing when you go back to riding trails.
What bike is good for dirt jumps?
Here are the best mountain bikes for pumptracks, dirt jumps and slopestyle.
- DMR Sect. The Sect is one of the more popular frames out there.
- Scott Voltage YZ 0.1. Scott Voltage YZ 0.1.
- Marin Alcatraz. Three words: Frames of Mind.
- Commencal Absolut Dirt.
- Santa Cruz Jackal.
- Canyon Stitched 720 Pro.
- NS Bikes Soda Slope.
Can you ride dirt jumpers on trails?
Can I trail ride on a dirt jumper bicycle? You can, but you wouldn’t want to. Dirt Jumpers are heavy, have 1-gear, are inefficient for pedaling in both frame design and seat height, and don’t have a front brake. They are specifically engineered for landing tricks and jumps.
What bikes are best for jumps?
Best dirt jump bikes
- DMR Sect. A great bike from a dedicated jump bike company.
- NS Movement 1. A premium dirt jumper from Poland.
- Specialized P3. Expensive but worth it.
- Pivot Point. American design with British tube tech.
- GT La Bomba Pro. Bomb those drops with this GT.
- Mongoose Fireball SS.
- Giant STP 26 SS.
- Canyon Stitched 360.
Does frame size matter on a dirt jumper?
The key points are: An average dirt jumper with a reach of about 400mm/15.74″ and an effective top tube around 570mm-600mm/22.5″-23.5″ will fit most adults of average height just fine. If you are shorter than average, consider looking into frames with a 550mm/21.5″ effective top tube.
What are dirt jumpers good for?
A dirt jumper is also known as an urban or street mountain bike. These bikes are designed for aerial stunts and landing jumps. They don’t have a rear shock because the rear suspension absorbs energy making jumping and pumping on pump tracks less efficient.