Types Of Jump Bike

While you have probably seen the trick videos on YouTube, not everyone is aware dirt jumping can be done on almost any type of bike. What, even mountain bikes? I hear you ask. Yes, even common bike types can be used, but it would be much more difficult due to the bike being geared towards racing. Even so, it can still be used, along with BMXs, and other bike types (with a little bit of modification).

Here is a list of bikes and their suitability as for dirt jumping:
Jump Bikes: These are the ones which are designed especially for the sport. Similar at first glance to a mountain bike,these bikes feature a lower seat to enable the rider to easily perform tricks without it getting in the way. They also tend to have much more rugged frames and wheels, which makes them better prepared for the intensity of forces that result from vertical stunts. Specially built bikes are designed for a balance between being as light as possible and being strong enough to endure repeated jump bike tricks. They almost always have front-only suspension to make the bike a twitchier ride, which gives the rider more control.

Mountain Bikes: As previously mentioned, it is possible to use a modified type mountain bike for dirt jump biking. Hardcore enthusiasts use small mountain bike frames with front suspension shocks and smaller wheels than normal. Front suspension is not always used, but it does help!

BMX  Bikes: Modified versions of a BMX frames exist which are geared towards dirt jumping. They tend to have an extended top tube to put more if the rider’s weight over the back wheel, making the bike easier to wheelie and ollie. BMX jumping bikes also have a shorter chainstay to further change the weight balance. Just like other trick bikes, road slick tyres are abandoned in favour of wider, treaded tyres which are inflated to a low PSI to further help in absorbing hard landings.

Since dirt bike jumping is a relatively new sport, makers oftrick bikes have no real standards to follow as yet. Maybe this is one of the reasons why it is common to see many other types of custombikes. Whatever the reason, it won’t be long until jump type bikes for sale are seen in shops and stores and given equal footing as a separate category of bicycle.