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…
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…
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…
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…
What If I Told You That Dirt Jumpers Can Become Multi-speed?
By default, dirt jumpers have a single-speed drivetrain and rear-facing dropouts complicating the installation of a transmission. However, with the right adapter, one can add a rear derailleur to the…
Is It Possible For a BMX To “Mutate” Into a Real Dirt Jumper?
It's not recommended to convert BMX bikes into dirt jumpers because the changes to the geometry will be negative. You can make a 24" or 26" BMX look like a…
What Size Dirt Jumper Should I Get? (the guide that everybody stole)
Dirt jumping doesn't receive the same attention as more popular cycling disciplines (e.g., mountain, road...etc.) In consequence, people have a harder time finding information in regards to dirt jumper sizing.…