StokedAboutSpokes Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 My bro really wants to get into jumping. He has been riding his friends jump bike for a while and wants to know weather a BMX would be a better option to buy as they are less expensive.
Hog_ Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 BMXers will say BMX, DJers will say DJ. The nice thing with BMX is that the shorter wheel base is easier to jump on smaller jumps. The DJ will be better on rough terrain. Personally I would go for a BMX - cheaper to maintain, more fun and chuckable.
Brad@TheRiot Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 I have both. I ride the BMX on street, skateparks and nice dirt jumps. For slightly sketchier jumps... i.e bumpier, imperfect transitions etc. then a jump bike feels better, due to the bigger wheels and the suspension fork (if it's not rigid). On smooth stuff, a BMX feels great! It rolls fast and will be more manoeverable. I like the BMX on street and parks for that reason! So I reckon it depends on what he wants to ride...
Hog_ Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 So maybe the middle-ground would be the right option? A 24" jump bike?
Ghostface Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 24" are a pain to find good rims and tyres for locally.
Iwan Kemp Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 24" are a pain to find good?rims and tyres for locally. PM MTBKID. He is doing DMR and as far as I know have some 24" rims available. Should have tires as well.
Racer X Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 DMR do wicked DJ rigs. If I had the money I'd splash out on a Commencal Absolut Ti. http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/bikeactive/images/catalog/Ti_4X.jpghttp://images.google.co.za/imgres?imgurl=http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/bikeactive/images/catalog/Ti_4X.jpg&imgrefurl=http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/bikeactive/index.php%3Fcat%3D_NEWS&usg=__Tpfi8Svd-FbzR8N4EHhKN6MoqQ0=&h=227&w=400&sz=88&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=4urhgASTjqSIXM:&tbnh=70&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3DCommencal%2BAbsolut%2BTi%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1Racer X2009-10-13 02:34:43
Brad@TheRiot Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 IMO, it's either 20" or 26". At least then, you have the best of each. Not something that doesn't know what it wants to be...
StokedAboutSpokes Posted October 13, 2009 Author Posted October 13, 2009 Thanks for all the advice. What would be the price range for the 24' bikes?carbon crunchy2009-10-13 07:14:27
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