Ultra-fast Answer: Downhill bikes have slacker seat tube angles to preserve their slack head tube angles and short reach all while protecting the rider from flipping over the handlebars by…
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…
Condensed answer: The gears on downhill bikes increase the bike's efficiency and acceleration abilities. The extra gearing makes the bike more versatile and adaptive to the terrain ahead. The Benefits…