Johny Bravo Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 How long will you last? Cant imagine having as much fun on my ht as my dual suspension bikes.
Kranky Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 You can always go out and get a real hardtail, one made from steel
Hairy Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 True to a point. ...... except not all riders can just replace broken parts at the drop of a hat when they break. If it is a light xc rig or a very entry level bike, then going large on the jumps is certainly not the best idea as something will give at some point, and add noted by other's the wheels seem to be the weak points. But as dips says, ride it like you stole it, just respect the bike for what it is.
Shepherd Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 The only thing I can tell you is if you have not done much jumps, and I haven't seen these to comment directly on. However jumping with a HT and your position is wrong on the bike you will high-tail and land going over your bars. Just start small and get use to it and build it up from there... and not every jump is the same despite looking similar... But have fun and enjoy it for sure! its a blast..
NickGM Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 So now that I've started my new job in Tokai, I'm going up the mountain once to twice a week at lunch time Really loving it and enjoying the single track.Its just every so now and again those big ramps/jumps looks so enticing and I keep on saying next time, next time as I pass by them. So I'm on a Medium Momsen 29er Hard Tail and weighing about 75kgs.Can I assume that my bike is not made for this? or am I just being overly cautious. I'm in a very similar position to you, riding an aluminium hardtail 29er, weigh the same amount and am working a "lunchride" away from some really fun singletrack in stellenbosch with great jumps. A hardtail is a lot less forgiving (both you and the bike get ridden) so you will actually improve faster by learning to land to more smoothly, etc, but it will definitely cost you as well. I'm needing to replace a spoke and/or get a wheel re-true'd at least once a month, as the result of not getting landings right. Better riders might not experience this though. As others have said, the rims will take a hammering but the frame will be fine. Other components wont wear down much faster than if you were just riding regular singletrack. My adivce - if you enjoy the jumps and more technical stuff then put aside a bit every month for a nice full-sus bike. If the upkeep on thrashing the hell out of your hardtail ends up preventing you from doing this, then skip the jumps.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 I'm in a very similar position to you, riding an aluminium hardtail 29er, weigh the same amount and am working a "lunchride" away from some really fun singletrack in stellenbosch with great jumps. A hardtail is a lot less forgiving (both you and the bike get ridden) so you will actually improve faster by learning to land to more smoothly, etc, but it will definitely cost you as well. I'm needing to replace a spoke and/or get a wheel re-true'd at least once a month, as the result of not getting landings right. Better riders might not experience this though. As others have said, the rims will take a hammering but the frame will be fine. Other components wont wear down much faster than if you were just riding regular singletrack. My adivce - if you enjoy the jumps and more technical stuff then put aside a bit every month for a nice full-sus bike. If the upkeep on thrashing the hell out of your hardtail ends up preventing you from doing this, then skip the jumps. Nah, just needs stronger wheels. Hardtails are FUN to jump! And ride hard...
Super Sywurm Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Insure your bike. If it breaks, you get a new one.
Barry Stuart Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 So now that I've started my new job in Tokai, I'm going up the mountain once to twice a week at lunch time Really loving it and enjoying the single track.Its just every so now and again those big ramps/jumps looks so enticing and I keep on saying next time, next time as I pass by them. So I'm on a Medium Momsen 29er Hard Tail and weighing about 75kgs.Can I assume that my bike is not made for this? or am I just being overly cautious. That's a how long is a piece of string question. Some dudes are so smooth they could jump a makro bike and get away with it. Nothing wrong with it being a hard tail but if you keep casing hard something will eventually give. most likely your back wheel.
Hairy Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Photo's of the jumps? The JUMP experts will be here soon.dddrrrrruuuummmmm rrroooolllll and tttaaadddaaaaaMy completely over posted pics of small jumps in Tokai
Barry Stuart Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 dddrrrrruuuummmmm rrroooolllll and tttaaadddaaaaaMy completely over posted pics of small jumps in Tokai Fake! Your finger on the brake gave it away.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 A couple more... Plagiarised from Pierre Marqua
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 And there are a couple more log jumps, no more than 500mm high, landing pretty much onto a natural downgrade. So no landing to flat.
Barry Stuart Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 I know photos can sometimes be deceptive but by the looks of it those are all rideable on 90% of hardtails out there. Channel your inner Nino.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 I know photos can sometimes be deceptive but by the looks of it those are all rideable on 90% of hardtails out there. Channel your inner Nino.They are... Rideable on a hardtail, that is. One of the guys I ride with does it on a shonky old Mongoose, and I used to do them on my old Hardtail when it was still built up.
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