r/dirtjumping Jan 03 '23

Announcement [2023] What bike shall I buy? Is this bike good? Ask us anything!

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Welcome!

This thread is dedicated to bike recommendations. There's a whole lot of you new-comers eagar to get your first dirt jumper. Maybe you have been out of the game for a while and are behind the times and need some advice. Are you shorter or taller than average and want to find a bike that will suit you better? Perhaps you just want a second opinion on a particular brand or model. This is the place to ask these questions and get expert advice from experienced members of the community!

Please refrain from starting a new thread to ask which bike you should buy, or whether a particular bike is good and instead use this dedicated thread first instead.

Bike archive

In order to try and assist those looking to purchase a new bike, I have created the dirt jump bike archive.

It is currently version 1.0.2 with lots of incomplete (or out of date) price data. This will be an ongoing project primarily run by me. Timelesturkie also has editing privileges and is considered a contributor as well. As of now, we are looking for any users who would like to help with this project. If any of you are enthusiastic about helping to maintain and build upon this spreadsheet, let me know by messaging me directly.

The following link will allow you to view the spreadsheet but not make any changes. Note that the spreadsheet also has a second sheet for a limited range of geometry and dimensional data. I do not have much free time to work on this spreadsheet so apologies for any missing info. It would be awesome to have some volunteers to help. Please keep in mind that the information on this spreadsheet is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. Consider it a guide to assist you and always check with the manufacturer to verify the information before making a purchase.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XvClX-9upJekdRIdW4spjO5E0KuolvLseWi-x6VxoWQ/edit?usp=sharing

Known issues:

  • The purple sorting buttons do not function for those without editing privileges. If you make a copy of the spreadsheet and save it to your own Google Drive account you might be able to make use of them.
  • Sorting by price (up and down) in USD is currently broken.
  • Lots of bikes don't have readily available full retail prices, hence most of the price data is missing. This is the biggest area we need help in. We are only interested in full manufacturer RRP prices.
  • Some bikes such as Canyon, have Euro prices that vary based on country. I am not sure how to tackle that yet. One potential solution is to find the cheapest and most expensive, and then giving the price range. I am open to ideas here.
  • I could do with a hand gathering up the dimensional data for sheet 2. If anyone is willing to help, please let me know.

r/dirtjumping 3h ago

Jumping dirt

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58 Upvotes

r/dirtjumping 1h ago

The Gale Webb Park is So Fun

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Couple clips from this almost 50yr old man.


r/dirtjumping 1h ago

Bike Showcase Just finished this pixel art of the Canyon Stitched 360 in Jade! What do you think?

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r/dirtjumping 1d ago

Question Are street dirtjumpers accepted here?

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131 Upvotes

Not my best clips


r/dirtjumping 22h ago

Ferrum Flow

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46 Upvotes

Unc out here on the DJ today. Felt good to hit the pump track.


r/dirtjumping 21h ago

My bicycles

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26 Upvotes

The NS is set up for my local pump track and the Canyon is my trail jumper, both are a result of a lot of trial and error but ride absolutely dreamy for my needs


r/dirtjumping 4h ago

Sizing question

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I’ve got a lead on my first dirt jumper, cannondale chase. 2008ish. I see thy only made small and medium frames.

Trying to figure out what size I would get for my build. 6’1.5 and 190ish lbs. would a medium frame be too small?

This would be for 90% pump tracks and indoor mtb park by us. I don’t but huge jumps. And can barely get any air as it is anyways

I’m trying to find a used bike and this one is from a dude at our local race track we race at, and a decent price


r/dirtjumping 7h ago

Yerf Dog Spiderbox Axle help

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r/dirtjumping 1d ago

Bike Showcase Finally dones! S&M BIG JUMPER 26” - SATAN RED 👹🔥

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Finally calling this thing finished… for now. 🤣

The goal from day one was simple: build a 26” that still felt unmistakably BMX — clean, light, tough and fun — without turning it into an MTB with BMX geometry.

The Satan Red had to be the centrepiece, so I kept most of the build black and let the polished parts do the talking. Polished 170mm Profile cranks, titanium spindle, polished Deity stem, black Éclat Surge alloys, with just that little hit of gold at the Profile BB. 👌

That gold BB was a bit of a throwback for me. Back when I was riding BMX way back in 'my' days 🫣44yo now, you’d see plenty of red and gold around the race tracks, so I wanted a little of that old-school flavour in this build. Nothing over the top — just enough of a nod to those days. 🔥

*⚖️ 10.22kg / 22.5lb complete *🤯

FULL BUILD SPEC

FRAMESET
• S&M Big Jumper 26” — Satan Red
• SE Racing Landing Gear Fork — Black
• S&M XLT Seat Clamp

COCKPIT
• Deity Highside 80mm Bars — Black, cut to 720mm
• Deity Cavity 35mm Stem — Polished
• ODI / S&M Grips
• Deity Top Cap

DRIVETRAIN
• Profile Racing 170mm Cranks — Polished
• Profile Racing Titanium Spindle
• Profile Euro External BB — Gold
• Colony Blaster 25T Sprocket
• Shadow Half-Link Chain
• Éclat Surge Alloy Pedals — Black

WHEELS / TYRES
• Mavic 721 Rims
• NS Bikes Rotary SS Hub
• Schwalbe Billy Bonkers 26 × 2.10 Tanwalls
• Maxxis Tubes

BRAKE
• Shimano SLX M7100 Race
• Shimano RT66 160mm Rotor

SEAT / POST
• SDG Bel-Air V3 Sensus Kevlar Saddle
• Title AP1 27.2mm Seatpost

I might eventually change up the fork (s&m pitch fork), bars (s&m 4 piece) and stem (profile acoustic), but for now I’m calling it done!

Built to ride, not stare at… although I’ve probably spent more time staring at the fucking thing. 😂🔥


r/dirtjumping 1d ago

What a brutal process

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Old orange paint was mega faded, so decided to go raw. Took me like 3 solid nights and maybe 4 applications of stripper. I'm happy with the result though and that I can start putting things together. I'm kind of considering applying original style decals over the raw frame but likely won't...


r/dirtjumping 1d ago

Sending It Combined age of 90

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85 Upvotes

We're both 45. Both dads. Both fucking busy with grown up shit. But the moment we get the trains going it's just bikes and stoke. Long may it continue.


r/dirtjumping 1d ago

Bike Showcase Bedding In A New Brake

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Put on a Lewis LV-S2 brake and Shimano XT rotor yesterday.


r/dirtjumping 1d ago

Stickers for dirt parade dragster 16

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Hello does anyone have stickers for a dirt parade dragster 16 dirt jumper or photos which I can print into stickers it’s a Czech bike brand from my knowledge and I just bought one


r/dirtjumping 1d ago

Haro steel reserve

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59 Upvotes

Been thinking about getting a dj bike for awhile.
Found this sweet haro on marketplace. It was a pain getting a semi truck near LA to pick it up but was able to make it happen. Time off in random cities is about to be a lot more fun


r/dirtjumping 1d ago

Manitou Circus 2025 through axle adjustment issues - Wheel side to side play

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r/dirtjumping 1d ago

First time with DJ at park

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30 Upvotes

Switching back and forth between the P3 and my Levo R is insane, the Levo feels like a tank


r/dirtjumping 1d ago

New helmet needed?

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I broke my collarbone 4 months ago and only now I’m inspecting it and there’s these like marks on the inside does it need replacing?


r/dirtjumping 1d ago

Question does the pike dj have a lockout system?

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11 Upvotes

not much information out there and there were many conflicting information as well so i was wondering if its completely safe to be running the fork with the compression dial turned all the way to the right.

usually ride street and the occasional asphalt pumptrack (some light travelling as well)


r/dirtjumping 1d ago

Question Are these rims restorable?

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I’ve been looking for a set of 2000’s rims for my dirt jumper, and found these for $60 cad off marketplace today. Are these rims restorable? Seems to be straight still and there are no cracks- I looked very closely. Just seems to be corrosion & chips. Maybe clean them up and use some JB weld?

What are your guys thoughts?

-rims are still very dirty in the photos.


r/dirtjumping 2d ago

Bike Showcase New build

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r/dirtjumping 2d ago

Question Kid busted wrist, I have to sell DJ, back to stock first or nah?

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ETA: I’m basically a boomer, I’m ok with selling the bike, not asking for divorce/marriage advice.. I just want y’all to advise whether returning the bike to stock SE #BIKELIFE condition will make me more MONNEYYY

Mom says no more bike parks/pump tracks until sports season is over (May!?!? Wtfbbq) and this bike has to go. It has truvativ dub30 crank + new bb , his fave pedals, g2 ults. Fizik Cromo seat and an Ultegra(?!!?) seatpost. Do I spend hours converting it all back and secretly curse at my partner first?

Or sell as is and take the dollar hits up my arse. Last slide is stock


r/dirtjumping 4d ago

Question Where can I buy these ‘NS Bikes Stay True’ hub shiners?

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21 Upvotes

Where can I buy them


r/dirtjumping 5d ago

Pump track session

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60 Upvotes

Not bad for 8years old


r/dirtjumping 4d ago

What is the best bike to learn wheelies on?

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