What are the advantages of dirt jumping a mtn bike vs a bmx bike? I would think the bmx bike would be easier to maneuver so why do people jump mtn bikes?
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This.20 is harder. Takes more control.
Also much simpler, and generally cheaper.
26 is more forgiving, especially with suspension.
Everyone is going to have their argument about both. But I think it all comes down to personal preference. I find that 26 rolls much faster and is more versatile if you want to ride something a bit different. It gives you a bit more confidence as it is much more forgiving if you mess up a bit.
The downside to 26 is that some of the smaller "peakier" jumps have the tendency to buck you, so 26 definitely feels better on bigger jumps. I don't think they are that much harder to throw around in the air, but there is a difference.
As I said though, it all comes down to what you feel most comfortable on. I have seen kids ride swear by 20's and then switch to 26 after riding one, and vise versa.
pros and cons to each, end of the day, comes down to preference.20 is harder. Takes more control.
Also much simpler, and generally cheaper.
26 is more forgiving, especially with suspension.
24's you get the best of both worlds, but you compromise on customization. If you get a 24, get one of the "mtb" style 24s. e.g. NS suburban 24 or a DartmoorI'd definitely go for 24s. I wish I did when I started riding. I hear only good things about the Black Market Contraband
Why mtb style vs. bmx style 24?24's you get the best of both worlds, but you compromise on customization. If you get a 24, get one of the "mtb" style 24s. e.g. NS suburban 24 or a Dartmoor
Tonic Fab/contraband vs a general lee or an easternWhy mtb style vs. bmx style 24?
yep that's why i was so stoked about the USB Molly when i first saw them....Unless you're a smaller rider or one who rides exclusively dirt, i cant see why one would ride a 24" MTB with a disc brake. Smaller wheels give the ability to ride street and skateparks and have fun on the tiny stuff, with the use of pegs. It seems like it would be far more popular to run a 14mmX110 rear on a 24" MTB.
This one has a similar geo to the stock Fall Guy, but with a 25.4 seatpost, and 990s vs the V-brake mounts.
you should come down and ride our trails in Enfield then. It'll accomodate any wheel size.26" wheels are better if you ride ****ty and session blown-out half-assed trails like me.
Yes. I love my DMR Rhythm. 24 for life24's you get the best of both worlds
Because cruiser style is very much like a bigger bmx bike, and why would you want a bigger bmx bike.Why mtb style vs. bmx style 24?
because mtb feel slow, with their slack HT.Because cruiser style is very much like a bigger bmx bike, and why would you want a bigger bmx bike.
See you at the bottom of the hill, I'll have time to make you some coffee.because mtb feel slow, with their slack HT.
22 is where it's at!