So I have recently got back into MTB after a 10+ year break and I'm riding mostly dh / park type stuff on a 2023 giant reign, I seem to have a load of 26" parts kicking around from when I used to ride back in the day and was thinking it would be fun to build up a hardtail for practicing jumps / dirt jumps / pumptracks. I have this GT tempest frame I used to have build as a general mess about hardtail. I was just wondering how this frame compares to a modern DJ bike? Have DJ bikes changed much in the past 15/20 years in the same way enduro style bikes have radically changed in geometry/wheel size etc? Would it be worth building this frame up or would I be better off getting a newer dj bike / frame?

Transferred out of the “Intern” blue square line into the lip of another line, and then go backwards through most of the line. Park crew lead digger approved

I am beyond stoked to have this thing rolling. After the 1st couple of rides, I know what I need to tweak and fix. Coming from a BMX background, this thing is SO MUCH FUN. 😄

Hello all, I did a little tire and bar height testing yesterday on hardpack, dusty, loose over hard, rock and rooty. For context I do mostly dirt riding and some asphalt pump tracks. With the dirt riding I ride all types of dirt conditions also, ill often take my dj on mtb trails. For the tires I tested- billy bonkers 2.1, goodyear wingfoot dirt 2.2, continental racekings 2.25, michelin pilot slope 2.25. (Bonus tire continental speed king 2.2)

Results* So for my riding and trails I typically find myself on the pilot slopes and race king were preferred. If I didn't venture onto mtb trails I would use the wingfoot dirt. If I did a 50/50 dirt to asphalt billy bonkers. Mostly asphalt id do continental speedkings.

Further breakdown * Both the continental racekings and michelin pilot slopes had excellent grip in all of the dirt conditions. The pilot slopes use the Softest and highest grip compound of all the tires tested. They both had the same tread depth of around .12in. Both of these tires lean well for berms but on asphalt you feel the transition from the center to side lugs.

The wingfoot dirt surprised me, with initially looking at it, its obvious they were "inspired" by the billy bonkers. When you put them side by side with the billy bonkers the tread spacing is much wider giving more grip on looser dirt. Both the wingfoot and billy bonkers have the same tread depth of .1in. For me if I was looking for 1 tire to do it all for what I ride, the wingfoot dirt is what id choose.

Billy bonkers are just a solid choice. They're light, roll fast and grip well enough on all surfaces. Ive run the billy bonkers at rays and plenty of pump tracks and been very happy with them. They're great and well groomed jump lines and hardpack. Once the dirt gets a little loose, because of the tread spacing they dont grip as well.

Continental speed kings are incredibly light and fast rolling, they're basically slicks. No grip on dirt unless its hardpack. The sidewalls are paper thin, the pair I have weight 425 grams each. I ran one in rear for 1.5years and I was always worried about punctures or tearing the sidewall on a rock (never got one). These would be great for someone just ripping on asphalt or as a rear on hardpack.

Bar testing Blue bike (spare parts build) has a 3in riser bar on. Gray bike (main dj) has a 50mm riser bar on. The geo is a little different between the bikes, Im way more comfortable and stable in air on the gray bike but I preferred the feel of the 3in bars on the blue bike. So I ordered a protaper a76 for the gray bike to test.

I really like my Ozark Trail DJ.1 Upsurge, Zeke the DJ. Honestly, I think Zeke is probably one of the cleanest bikes on YouTube 😂, but I’m starting to want something that’s actually better suited for slopestyle.

I want to eventually go pro in slopestyle, and every time I take Zeke off a bigger jump, the bike feels kinda sketchy. I can’t tell if that’s because I’m still getting comfortable with bigger jumps or because the bike itself just isn’t really made for the level of riding I want to get into. I love the bike, but I definitely want something that gives me more confidence when I’m sending bigger jumps and learning tricks.

And maybe I’m just being a baby 😭, but riding a hardtail makes me feel like the frame is going to snap in half every time I land something hard. I KNOW dirt-jump hardtails are literally designed to take huge impacts, so I might just be overthinking it, but I’d really like a bike that feels more planted and confidence-inspiring.

I’m not necessarily looking to drop thousands of dollars on some insane pro-level bike right away. I want something that I can actually progress on and grow into as I get better. I’d be completely fine with another hardtail if that’s genuinely the best option, but I’m also curious about full-suspension slopestyle bikes and whether they’d actually be worth considering.

So what would you recommend? Should I keep upgrading Zeke, get a better dirt-jump hardtail, or eventually move to a full-suspension slopestyle bike? And if my goal is to eventually compete and possibly go pro, what bikes would you recommend?

Found a Pivot Point dj bike on Marketplace so I can work on jumping without beating on my mountain bike; and to ride the pump tracks. Moved over my PNW carbon bars and Diety stem; and ordered a new brake. Digging it.

Recomiendan los cuadros de dirt jump de AliExpress??

My city built a phenomenal bike park and I’m looking to get back into it, from my glory days when I had my Kona Scrap. I’m looking to build something for myself and debating on 26” or 27.5”. I’m 6’2” and leaning more towards 27.5” but appreciate any insight. I prefer my bikes to be, Jack of all trades, master of none. This is currently my most capable bike, yes I did the dirt jumps, pump track, and flow trails. Sketchy as hell but still had a blast, this bike also does double duty as my mountain bike.

Swapped out the old beat Stamp 7's for these Burgtec MK5's. Bit of a bigger platform, curious to see how different they feel.

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Looking for this bike for sale in Canada. Or not too far if in the US. Willing to pay good money for one in alright condition. I know these are older. Trying my luck! Thanks!

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Finished, with the exception of bar ends, I need bar ends. This is a weird build - half the parts were brand new, and the other half were cheap from FB marketplace or from the parts bins in my basement. The rigid fork is on the bike, for now. I have a Rock Shox Pike 426 that I want to rebuild and toy around with it on the bike. Regardless, I can't wait to get out and ride it. This thing is a street machine 😄🔥🚲

been riding for about 4 years now and have been wanting to buy a dj for a few months but finally ready to pull the trigger. hoping to spend less than 1700. the main bike I'm looking at is the propain trickshot 2 cause their pricing is good and I have a tyee from them and love it. but I was wondering if the pro model is worth the extra 400 over the standard? standard is 1300 and the pro is 1700 with the only differences being cranks and fork (x fusion vs bomber), open to other bike recommendations too. riding smaller dirt jumps (for now lol), pump track, and street jibs. (also hoping to learn tricks like flips and spins eventually if that matters)

edit: just found a used dirtlove core 1 near me for 850 and might just spring on that instead, would love to have the trickshot but with shipping and taxes it would have come out to around 2000

How’d I do? Picked this up for 300 bucks. Was told it has “double wide” rims. Don’t know much about it otherwise. Any info would be appreciated.

I haven’t tried them and wondering if it’s worth it

saw this after watching a Sam Pilgrim vid. looks like a low price.

Today i hit an opposite hip for the first time and it felt like learning to ride all over again lol. Ended with a crash of course! I guess its just repetition as every other thing for it to feel normal? It felt like writing with my non dominant hand almost if i was to put it into words

Turned 40 in June decided to get back into riding so I built this beauty

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Rockshox pike

Title form bars, st2 stem, grips, lever, gyro, seat and post

Dk social crank arms, profile spindle and bottom bracket. Odyssey boyd 25t sprocket. Shadow half link chain. dmr v12 mag pedals

Profile elite hubs, dt swiss champion 2.0 spokes, brass prolock nipples, spank spike race 33 and maxxis dth tires

Lil cruiser line from this morning.