Can You Put a Dropper Post On a Dirt Jumper?
Condensed Answer: 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 a…
Can You Turn a Hardtail Into A Dirt Jumper?
Condensed answer: 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…
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…
Can You Use a Dirt Jumper For Downhill Riding?
Condensed Answer: 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…
Plastic Pedals vs. Metal Pedals (BMX, Street riding…etc.)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of plastic and metal flat pedals. The Advantages of Plastic Pedals 1. Lighter The table below compares the weight of popular plastic and…
Can You Put Gears On a Dirt Jumper?
Condensed Answer: 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…
Can You Turn a BMX Into a Dirt Jumper?
Condensed Answer: 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…
Commuting on a Dirt Jump Bike – Good or Crazy?
Condensed answer: A dirt jumper can work as a commuter but not for long distances due to the bike's low comfort and inefficient pedaling set-up. What Is a Dirt Jump…