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It is currently version 1.0.2 with lots of incomplete (or out of date) price data.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 • • 10h ago

Sending It 20” DJ at Corby 🤌🏼

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My 8 year old sending it at Corby


r/dirtjumping • • 2h ago

Dirt The spoke

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Little edit I made from riding and filming at The Spoke in South Jordan, Ut.


r/dirtjumping • • 6h ago

The audio for us older riders

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Was scrolling through IG heard this audio so I put it onto one of my clips. I was thinking yeah I didn’t ever think I would make it to 41 years old, 42 next month, I’m just happy to be riding still. 🤙🏽


r/dirtjumping • • 3h ago

Could you suggest which dirt-jumping bike I should buy if my budget is less than $442?

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Не могли бы вы подсказать, какой велосипед для дерт-джампинга мне стоит купить, если мой бюджет составляет менее 442 долларов?


r/dirtjumping • • 1d ago

Bike Showcase Got a new (to me) Dirt Jumper finally

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r/dirtjumping • • 1d ago

Dirt Just bought a dirt jumper

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r/dirtjumping • • 1d ago

My 12 year old is really getting into dirt jumping

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Thinking about trying to build some at our house, but we don’t have much elevation, it’s very flat. Unsure if a short line would work without a natural downward grade.


r/dirtjumping • • 2d ago

Never too old to start

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First post ever. Bought a dj January 2025 & really committed myself to it after bike park season last year. This season i rode it all spring and summer and progressed nicely. I wouldn’t say I’m good but I can confidently say I don’t suck. Turning 50 January 2027 I just got into BMX, it might be my next big thing 🚀


r/dirtjumping • • 1d ago

Question Slope style recommendations needed

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I’ve been here in this sub for a minute and have always trusted the feedback here so I ask, what slope style bikes are you guys running and what to avoid? I’m ready to get one but the current options are limited, I’m looking ultimately for used but I’ll consider new if the suggestions lean towards that. Ty everyone


r/dirtjumping • • 1d ago

Freewheel replacement – help finding part

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i have a 2019 La Bomba, and i'm trying to replace the freewheel but i can't for the life of me figure out what part i need. attached a pic of what it looks like, it's a 10 tooth cog on the other side, and it slips off the rear axle.

i've found this page: https://www.bikestacja.pl/en/reverse-freehub-body-single-speed-hub-base-rear-10t-grey-p-44547.html which seems to be exactly the part, but i can't find any other stores selling something similar (i'm in the uk)

can anyone help me with a search term? thanks!


r/dirtjumping • • 1d ago

First time on wall

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My 14 yo (colorful sweatshirt) decides to try the wall for the first time and nails it (I think!) He followed someone on the course.


r/dirtjumping • • 2d ago

Bike Showcase still loving it 17 years later

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My Spank Tweet Tweet – built new in 2009, still loving it 17 years later

I built this bike up from scratch back in 2009 when I was 14. Over the years I've ridden it sometimes more, sometimes less, but I never stopped loving it. This year it finally got some proper attention.

Still original from 2009:

Marzocchi Bomber DJ1, freshly serviced

My old wheelset: Fusion Booster rims on 2009 Shimano Saint hubs, custom built by NOA. The Saint hubs use a standard that only existed that one year, and you can't get rotors for them anymore. So it was time for a new wheelset.

New this year:

Wheelset from a Canyon Stitched 360 Pro with DT Swiss rims, wrapped in Schwalbe Table Tops

Shimano Deore LX crank (replaced my old Hussefelt), plus a new chainring and chain

New bar and stem

New rear brake: a Frog Wake FV4 from China with a light 160mm rotor. Front stays brakeless.

What's next: going rigid (sometimes)

I just picked up a used Identiti Rebate XL and a decent front wheel for it. The plan isn't to replace the DJ1 but to have both and swap depending on the session. I also ride BMX and I love how direct and unsuspended it feels there, so I'm really curious how much lighter the Spank gets with the rigid fork and how much more direct it feels.

What do you think of the old Tweet Tweet? Anyone else still riding one?

Anyone running a rigid fork on their DJ? How does it compare to a suspension fork on dirt and pump track, and was it worth it?

The only thing I really miss on this frame is a tapered head tube. Maybe one day that means a new steel frame, but for now the Tweet Tweet stays.


r/dirtjumping • • 2d ago

Before and after of a marketplace find and my very first DJ

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Only things left are to change the seat to a better match and throw on some tan DTHs!


r/dirtjumping • • 2d ago

New Build Did a thing

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So, after about a week of fine tuning, and having to use an old derailleur as a tensioner (i broke the one that came with the kit) I present to you the single speed 08 big hit. I originally swapped an 8 speed for a 10 speed for climb purposes. But found that I don't really climb with this bike so the 10 speed wasn't being used to it's potential. I prefer park/dj with this bike anyways now, a "slope duro" as Sam Pilgrim refers to his she is!


r/dirtjumping • • 2d ago

Question Bike parts question

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I see a few bikes around me that have the same forks on them, a transition pbj and an airborne Skyhawk. They both have the manitou circus forks. The pbj is listed at 1500$ and the Skyhawk is listed at 850. With the same forks wha would make the pbj worth that much more? Am I missing something?

When searching for bikes, what parts are important to look for? I know suspension and wheels, but anything else?


r/dirtjumping • • 3d ago

Good Pants For Freeride/Dirt Jumping

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r/dirtjumping • • 3d ago

Looking to get into DJs

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My options are a used Scott voltage yz 0.1, a Kona shonky on sale, and a used Tribe DJ. All different prices but I want to know about ride characteristics and overall durability. I’m going to be riding pump track, urban/skatepark and small to medium dirt jumps.


r/dirtjumping • • 5d ago

Bike Showcase Built myself a dirt jump bike :)

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Bought a stitched 360 frame from canyon, lowered some old 36's to 95mm, got a new seat, seat post, chainring, chain and front tyre, the rest of the parts I already had kicking around. Excited to get out riding it :)


r/dirtjumping • • 5d ago

Question Could you help me id this dmr?

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r/dirtjumping • • 5d ago

How much dirt to order for personal jumps

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Looking to make a 3-4 set of jumps about this size with wood take offs as shown. Already have a hill for a roll in but my soil is extreme hard black clay that cant be dug by hand unless you have an excavator. Ill be ordering a 60/40 mix and nice red clay to surface it when its done. Will be built next to a ditch on 5 acres that doesnt hold water.

Think the dump trucks will hold 10 to 14 yards and want them to be 6-7 ft tall


r/dirtjumping • • 6d ago

Fs/San Diego

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Hate to do this but need cash to repair my car.
Only had it for a month. Haro steel reserve. Fully stock other than the brake that has been upgraded to a Dominion!


r/dirtjumping • • 6d ago

Need help with My manitou circus expert

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So It is a great fork for pump track and It is pumped to the max

On bigger jumps It is compressoning to the max and It making me race jumps

I Can't Find if i Can put volumen spacesr in It or not

I alredy am planing to buy a New fork beucase My Other dj hase a cracked fork


r/dirtjumping • • 7d ago

OB Laps on the BJ

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r/dirtjumping • • 6d ago

Question Experience with Da Bomb Tactic II

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is it reliable for mtb street ???