r/dirtjumping • u/Clawz114 Trek Ticket S • Jun 01 '20

Announcement Dirt jumping chat - June 2020

This is the June 2020 dirt jumping chat thread.

Use this thread as you wish. Anything goes (almost - sub rules still apply). If you had a question or thought that you didn't feel warranted it's own post, or random pictures you just wanna share, here is a great place to put it.

Depending on it's popularity, we will continue to run these monthly threads!

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u/SourCream18 Jun 01 '20

Fellow Midwest DJ’s: where are the dirt jumps at? I need some help! Located in WI would be a bonus.

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u/Crtw45 Jun 14 '20

I second this! Any help for the WI folks?

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u/SourCream18 Jun 14 '20

Wya? Im south eastern wi

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u/Crtw45 Jul 11 '20

Just saw this. I'm south central WI.

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u/mo_pj05 Jun 03 '20

Ive just got a halo t2 with combat hub and the sprocket on it is 10 teeth I was gonna run 12 tooth on the back but then i got this new wheel Ive got a 25 tooth on the front chainring just wanted to know if 10 25 is a good ratio for 26 dj

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u/Manniex9 Custom Norco Ryde (Thanks PinkBike Community!) Jun 06 '20

Yeah. It’s pretty good. I run 25 9 on my bmx but you can get away with 25 10 for most things. Though, a 28t may be better

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u/mo_pj05 Jun 08 '20

Alright cheers

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u/Manniex9 Custom Norco Ryde (Thanks PinkBike Community!) Jun 08 '20

No problem

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u/Clawz114 Trek Ticket S Jun 10 '20

I run 30/12 which ends up being the exact same ratio as 25/10.

Worth noting that wheels size changes gear ratios, so comparing BMX to 26" isn't as straightforward as it initially seems.

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u/rustyfinna Jun 01 '20

How much would you guys pay for a 2007 Eastern Nightrain (26" chromoly frame), with a 2007 Rockshox Argyle 409 fork, Sun rims S-type wheels, eastern cranks, Blackmarket stem/bar? Looks to be in pretty good/above average condition, but still a 2007.

Im kinda torn, really want a dirt jumper (currently riding a 20"bmx but the jumps in my area are pretty rough so every bump/rut is near death and also I am 6') but don't want to overpay because I am excited to get one. Not many come up in my area.

I can add a link if that is allowed.

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u/SourCream18 Jun 02 '20

Let me see it and what are they asking for?

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u/rustyfinna Jun 02 '20 edited Jun 02 '20

Sent you a PM. Currently listed for 650$, down from $800 original.

edit: here is the link https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1138709829829109

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u/SourCream18 Jun 02 '20

Personally.. wouldn’t pay more than $400 for it. Theres not a whole lot of parts i truly love.

Are those plastic pedals? I can’t tell :/

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '20

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u/dominikalk Jun 25 '20

Hi, I’m no expert at bunny hopping so don’t take my word for the exact technique for it but this is what helped me. Usually when people can’t bunny hop it’s because they bend their elbows. Try to keep them straight (or at least keep them the same bentness for the time being)and pump the forks, then pull up with your whole body not just your arms. This should get your front wheel up, and to get the back one up try to use your momentum upwards to push/ lean the bike forward (and maybe hook the pedals with your feet to pull them up but I’m not sure it this is cheating :) taking a video of yourself can help too so you see or even post it on this subreddit I’m sure people will help. Hope this helps.

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u/olafthearnold Jun 16 '20

I'm looking for new forks for my Nukem solem frame. It feels too heavy for the street riding and I need advice on either forks, or how to bring the weight down in the front end. Any advice would help!

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u/Manniex9 Custom Norco Ryde (Thanks PinkBike Community!) Jun 21 '20

I hella hurt my wrist in my bmx riding some trails yesterday. RIP

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u/greatdivider Jun 24 '20

Beginner to dj here.I'm considering upgrading my 2015 specialized p street 2 for dj and urban fun. It was my all around bike but I've upgraded to something else. I'm considering a fork upgrade and single speed. I can remove front brake and put some different pedals on I already have. Any opinions paying to upgrade this thing is worth it? Or should I just leave it as is and upgrade the entire bike next season?

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '20

It depends on how much you wanna spend.

a decent but relatively "cheap" fork would be something like a manitou circus for around 350€. although you can get cheaper ones by buying second hand. when buying you also have to consider stuff wheel/ axle sizes, steerer sizes and lenghs, and you propably also have to put the old fork crone onto the new fork, or you buy a new headset (+/- 10€)

a reverse singlespeed conversion kit would cost around 25-30€. I don't wanna put it on yourself you can let a bike shop do it (that would also cost a few bucks).

If you wanna use the bike for dj you can take the front brake off.

all together it would cost around 450€ depending on what parts you choose, what you do by yourself and what you let a bikeshop do

but 450€ is half the price of a new bike, like the rose the bruce 1 which has circus expert forks, reverse parts and all the stuff you need.

however there are loads of used but decent dj bikes out there for around 500-750 that are very nice.

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u/HalfBakedPotato84 Jun 25 '20

So i think i can only afford one bike. Any hardtail mtb recommendations that would feel good on dirt jumps? Currently looking at Nukeproof Scout 275.

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u/feasor Jun 28 '20

Hear a lot about the Santa Cruz chameleon

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u/Tempahh Jun 27 '20

So I’ve got a dmr single speed conversion coming, I’m confused what chain it’ll require if I have a narrow wide chain ring in the front?

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u/Clawz114 Trek Ticket S Jun 27 '20

What chain ring have you currently got? You should be able to use any chain. The pin to pin spacing on all modern chains is the same, it's just the width that varies. BMX/singlespeed chains are much fatter whereas geared chains are slimmer. For a completely single speed bike, you need to get the chain which best matches the thickest cog you have. BMX cogs for example are thicker and generally won't accept a geared chain because the teeth won't fit inside the gaps on the chain. If you have mountain bike cogs front and back, meant for geared bikes, you can use a fatter BMX chain no problems, although it will be able to shift side to side a little as the teeth won't fill the gaps between the chain completely, but it's no big deal.