I'm new to Dirt jumping and I got a leaf cycles from 2015 which has a blown up rat fork. I'm planning to get a circus as it is the only one I have found which has straight direction tube in 1 1/8 and 20mm axle
Is it a good deal for 250$?
I built a very solid career and achieved nice stability, but then because of that, recently my small twitchy DJ started scaring me a bit (the Radio on the second picture), before if I crashed on my bike because I made an error, I would think much about it, but now when clients really depend on me I don’t want to risk anything.
But I still love to get some big air, so I was thinking maybe the small DJ built for spinning isn’t going to cut it anymore… bigger is usually less twitchy
so I wish for more stability in the air, here are 5 things that came to my mind:
- now will just getting a bigger DJ frame do enough? (I always tried to get frames as short as possible in the past, so I don’t even know what a big frame will change)
- do I go to 27.5 inch wheels like on Specialized P4 for example?
- or do I maybe need a full-sus Slopestyle frame? (Polygon Trid ZZ, Trek Ticket S…)
- buy a big bike like Dartmoor Jibbird (basically 140mm/150mm full 27.5 slopestyle inspired trail bike) and put slick tires on? (as seen on first photo)
- and last one, I own Santa Cruz 5010… do I buy some slick tires and try using that?
some good opinion or experience will really be nice…
thanks in advance :)
Having a hard time getting a saddle,grips and pedals to match in color! Going for tan to match my dtf tan walls. I’m ocd for color coordination and finding color “sets” within a brand nonexistent. Any recommendations?
Been mountain biking for a while but pretty new to steep dirt jumps. Just got me this sweet new bike to ride at the new local park here in Washington, UT. Wish I would have got a dirt jumper ages ago. Super fun times! Plan on getting some more bling for the thing. Also some more park style tires. Do I go tan walls? Do I get matching tan grips and pedals? Maybe orange pedals and grips? Happy just to be riding it for now but I’m all for an aesthetically pleasing bike.
Saw the frame on offer at a local bike shop and had a few spare parts from my trail bike so decided to start this project a few months ago. Got some fox 34 rhythms on fb marketplace and lowered them to 100mm as advised on this thread (thanks for all the help). Brand new p4 wheels from someone who bought a complete p4 and swapped out the wheels straight out the box. And a couple more bargains plus borrowed bits from the trail bike. Pretty seamless process really and buzzing with the outcome! Just thinking of polishing the crank arms like I did with the top caps and probably gonna get fox 34 decals but stuck between silver/grey like the OEM 34 rhythms or white/red as I like the look of the bomber dj’s and do think the red will give it a little something else and complement the brown. Maybe even a dropper post so I can have a bit of fun on my commute.. What do y’all think?
The video isn’t to great but it’s the only one I have of my attempting a trick.
Right now I am riding a cube aim pro, however I am looking to upgrade to a Marin San Quentin 2 with 27.5 wheels and rockshox pikes select or ultimate.
I am hoping that if I upgrade I could learn tricks quicker and cleaner.
I am not getting a dj since I do rides over the forest every now and then but if I stick to this and get good I will get myself a dj.
Only a few days before my shonky arrives and I’m just curious on what should I focus on ?
My town has a decent pump track with a jump line an lots of skate parks but no real nice jump park sadly.
I use to have an MTB a few years ago and was just a wheelie to school type of guy.
I’m probably overthinking it do I just start with manuals and a few laps around the pump track maybe hit a few jumps, I’d love to eventually learn all sorts of tricks.
Im way to excited but my question is basically what should I focus on first what would be the baseline skills I should focus on ?
So I’ve been on the hunt for a new chairing lately, and it seems like every single SRAM-style direct mount chain ring comes with narrow-wide teeth. This tooth profile is absolutely pointless for a single speed drive train and actually doesn’t work well with the 3/32” half link chain I prefer to run.
So I was curious if anyone on here might know of any direct mount style chain rings that come with a standard tooth profile?
Ive got a 24” dirt jumper and finding forks for it is really hard but can I put 26” forks with my 24”wheels?
I'm 6 foot, 154 pounds, I only ride my local BMX trails on 26' dirt jumper with Manitou Circus Expert forks (I don't do any tricks) and I'm not sure on fork settings, on the bigger or faster jumps I'm bmx racing style jumping dropping the back wheel or either trying to pull up but going from wheel high instead or roasting straight up and down. Should they be set hard with more air or run them soft and the blue lever on the bottom is that for the rebound ? what setting is best for that on dirt jumps. Thanks
Posted some market place listings here last week looking for opinions and this NS Movement was recommended most by you guys. I got the seller down to $350 , I’m happy. Bike needs some work but nothing crazy. I really don’t know much about this bike or the company, but seems pretty nice for the money. I’ll be replacing the tires, grips and pedals first. Thanks everyone for your advice on this bike!
Best public dirt jumps in So-Cal in my opinion. Beginner to advanced. The wind was a bummer but overall amazing time!
I got it last year and rode chainless since i got it because my spot is close to my home, it need a chainring a chain and a spoke on the rear wheel, other than that its in good shape (did headset bearing and bb 2 months ago) tire are almost new
I dont want to put money on this bike id rather buy a frame from minimum 2022 even tho it ride great
Edit : i put it for 150€ on marketplace and Leboncoin ( its like marketplace but bigger in France)
I would get a dirt jumper but I need this bike for other stuff so I’m just wondering if anyone knows if this is a good build to learn some new tricks on dirt jumps.
I’ll be short and to the point. I ride homemade tracks here in the Northeast where the terrain is less than forgiving, rocky, rooted and beautiful all that the same time. I’m in my fifties with four decades of injuries ,and I’m looking for a dj that offers full suspension but it seems like the fad has ended and eBay is really the only reasonable option left. Ultimately I’m in search of a slope style bike I guess. Somewhere in between a dj and a downhiller? A bike that’s robust enough to handle the abuse but nimble enough to jump and get me to and from the track through the woods. Single speed is ok however a few gears wouldn’t hurt either. Does this option exist? Am I to old and need to take a nap? Any help,suggestions or insight is greatly appreciated, thank you for reading my friends
Yesterday i have just bought my first dj bike. It is an old polarix tabletop with i think the dj3 forks. Theese are the coil and air type because on the left side there is the simple coil adjuster with an allan key, and on the right side there is the valve for the air chamber. I have never owned a dj bike before and looking for some help to set up the forks and how to service them. I have repaired Motocross bike forks before so i have some understanding of them but any help is appreciated! And i know this bike needs some love but a new project is always exciting
Finally donne my dirt build, what do you think about? (no single speed btw cause it's my only bike I want it polyvalent)
(From a Kona shred 2007)
Marzocchi am3 air
Shimano mt500 x2
Deore 11 speed m5100
Trunativ stem cranks handlebars
Continental crossking 2.3
Any advice (except single speed 🙈) or thought about something that seems wrong ?
is this a normal DJ? NS Holy 26. I want to buy this bike for $640, and I don’t know if it’s ok or not. Fork: Marzocchi DJ 1 dual air.
brake: avid elixir. pedals: shimano saint. Or buy scott voltage yz 0.2 for 425$. Specs:Frame: Scott Voltage YZ 0.2 2010 Fork: Manitou Circus Comp Stem: Wake Black Handlebar: Buclos, 55mm rise White Handlebar: Truvativ Stylo, 30mm rise (I'll give away a second set) Grips: Tilt Toppo analog Headset: ZTTO Front hub with 20mm axle Rims: Gaint Tires: Maxis DTH Rear hub with 10mm axle and nut-type hub Saddle: Karma combo saddle Seatpost clamp: Original from the frame Chain: KMC Cranks: SRAM Black plastic pedals, NN spikeless, I'll give away purple pedals with metal spikes, also NN Front sprocket, Chinese 32t 13t Chinese rear sprocket Bottom bracket: Truvativ Brakes: Shimano MT 200, recently bled Brake disc: Shimano Deore 180mm
Hi! I’m looking to sell my YT Industries Dirt Love (size Long, full steel).
It has all original components, except for the pedals which were switched out with Race Face Chester’s and the handlebar which was switched out with a Deity Riser Bar (will include original bar at no cost to buyer).
Well maintained, only rode for part of one season before deciding the DJ life was no longer for me. All scratches/blemishes are fully aesthetic, and the RockShox Pike is in fantastic condition!
Asking $900 OBO - located in the Chicago area but happy to ship (can negotiate that if needed). Feel free to comment/dm any questions! Thanks so much (and sorry if I violated any sub rules/need to make any changes).