Slowbee Posted September 13, 2010 Share So a bloke wants to improve his bike handling skills. jump over things, balance the bike, wheelie just generally have fun outside my front door. which does one look to getting - a bmx or a basic entry level trials bike? any advice would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewie911 Posted September 13, 2010 Share How about Dirt Jump. Was also looking at something to play around on and decided on DJ. Have a look at youtube videos. You're not gonna balance or wheelie, but you will jump. Busy building up my DJ bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted September 13, 2010 Share Agree with Stewie. But there is no reason you shouldn't be able to do most of the things you mention on your current rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted September 13, 2010 Share Agree with Stewie. But there is no reason you shouldn't be able to do most of the things you mention on your current rig.no no no no .... I cant do these things on my current steed. I need to get a new bike to do these things. what is a DJ bike ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 13, 2010 Share A DJ (dirt jump) bike... is basically an MTB with geometry suited more for getting some air. They usually have a 100mm travel fork on, and run either SS or 1x9 with a chain device. You shoul check out the GT Ruckus SX on obike. Very good value for oney with the discount they're offering http://www.obike.co.za/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=201&category_id=9&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted September 13, 2010 Share A cyclist must always find a reason to justify a new bike. I would agree that a DJ bike would be a better bet than a BMX, mainly because of the wheel size. When I still raced BMX as a kid there were things I could do with 20 inch wheels that felt really awkward on a mountain bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted September 13, 2010 Share and the difference between a DJ bike and a trials bike ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted September 13, 2010 Share thanks patches. is that bike a DJ bike or a trials type bike ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted September 13, 2010 Share The Ryckus is a DJ bike, I think that would be your best option. A Trials bike is very similar to DJ only real diff is the stem would be longer for better controll when flat and on the back wheel. Bikes are also built a bit lighter.Trials specific bikes have no seat and are *** for riding around, but are awesome for trials. Trials you also want a rigid fork on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted September 13, 2010 Share patches the bike in your pic (avatar) is a DJ bike then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 13, 2010 Share patches the bike in your pic (avatar) is a DJ bike then ? nope... that's a downhill bike... a lot heavier than a dirt jump, and harder to get airborne... but strong enought to handle the punishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted September 13, 2010 Share no no no no .... I cant do these things on my current steed. I need to get a new bike to do these things. Far be it from me to convince someone not to buy a new bike! But balancing, jumps and wheelies are just as easy on a "normal" MTB. A dirt jumper's saddle height is not good for wheelies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewie911 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Here's a couple of DJ bikes. Must be some of the coolest looking bikes. They can also be used for urban riding.(Playing around in the city) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted September 13, 2010 Share Higher saddle is easier for wheelie but low if better for the rest, also normal bikes geometry is *** for jumping. You can always put the seat up on a jump bike, more than enough to do wheelies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 13, 2010 Share plus a high saddle while jumping can end badly for dudes.... leaving you with that sick feeling in your stomach, hahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted September 13, 2010 Share Search on the hub to find examples of some trials bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now