Analyzing The Seat Tube Angle Of Dirt Jump Bikes
The average seat tube angle of a dirt jumper is 71.3º This post examines the seat tube angle of dirt jump bikes. If you are not familiar with the terms…
Oval Chainrings and Dirt Jumpers
Technically, it's possible to install an oval chainring on a dirt jumper, but this choice comes with downsides such as uneven chain tension, and makes little sense when it comes…
Installing BMX Cranks On a Dirt Jumper
Condensed Answer: A set of BMX cranks can be installed on a dirt jumper, but the conversion requires a threaded bottom bracket compatible with а 19 or 22mm spindle. Bottom…
Is It Crazy To Put Pegs On a Dirt Jumper?
If a dirt jumper has sufficiently long bolt-on axles, it can technically accept a pair of pegs. That said, by definition, dirt jumpers aren’t designed for pegs. There is a…
A Dirt Jumper: Do You Really Need One?
A dirt jumper is a highly specialized bike best used for jumping on a dirt track and freestyle street riding. The machine is inferior when it comes to mountain biking…
Good Luck Finding a Front Brake On a Dedicated Dirt Jumper
Short bike theory lesson by the brainy master: Many dirt jumpers do not have a front brake to facilitate the execution of tricks such as bar spins, save weight, and…
The Compatibility of Dropper Posts And Dirt Jumpers
Mini Info Bomn. A dropper post can be installed on a dirt jumper. However, there are some downsides to this practice because dirt jumpers aren't designed to be ridden like…
Analyzing The Possible “Mutation” Of a Hardtail Into A Dirt Jumper
A hardtail can be used as a dirt jumper only if it has an aggressive geometry already resembling that of a dirt jump bike. Otherwise, the hardtail will make the…
Are Dirt Jumpers Good For Wheelies?
Condensed Answer: Dirt jumpers do not have a geometry that facilitates the performance of a wheelie even though it's possible to do the trick. It's easier to perform a wheelie…
Never Use a Dirt Jumper For Downhill Descents
Dirt jumpers don't have the necessary suspension, geometry and frame size to match the performance of dedicated downhill bikes. Using a dirt jumper for downhill will result in poor behavior…