Can You Put BMX Cranks On a Dirt Jumper? (simple answer)
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…
Can You Put Pegs On a Dirt Jumper? (ultra-fast answer)
Condensed Answer: It’s possible to install pegs on a dirt jumper if the bike has sufficiently long bolt-on axles. That said, by definition, dirt jumpers aren’t designed for pegs. Pegs…
Are Dirt Jumpers Worth It? (ultra-fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 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…
Why Don’t Dirt Jumpers Have Front Brakes (ultra-fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Many dirt jumpers do not have a front brake to facilitate the execution of tricks such as bar spins, save weight and prevent improper or accidental deployment of…
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…