getting into dj

[>calllum<]

hey, i mainly ride dh and xc but the other day found my self at a set of decent jumps. i have been hitting them on my friends stp and now im really in the need for a dirt jumper my only problem is ive only got $200. is it possible to find a dirt jumper for $200 or under.

 

[cluster]

might be worth sending this guy an offer
otherwise buy a cheap 2nd hand bmx and try be really smooth

EDIT: how bout this?

EDIT 2: EVEN BETTER!!! Bargain of the century... how tall are you?.......


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[>calllum<]

thanks, will look into that 'dirt flyer'

 

[stolen-stp]

This one.

Look at this one. http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?219873-Eastern-traildigger-24-quot-PRICE-DROP-200-

 

[>calllum<]

Look at this one. http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?219873-Eastern-traildigger-24-quot-PRICE-DROP-200-

how do 24"s go. do they jump well?

 

[Jaydawgz]

In my opinion, the less you spend first up, the more your going to have to spend in the future.

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

In my opinion, the less you spend first up, the more your going to have to spend in the future.

QFT. save up for a few months and get something that will last. its best not to rush into things buying a cheap ass bike and breaking it in a few months. save up and get something nice

and 24s ride very well on dirt and street, probably better on dirt as itll give you a lower bottom bracket which is more stable, but still easy to whip around. the only downside is tyre selection. theres not nearly enough choice

 

[TreeMuncher]

Easton

The Easton looks like a pretty sweet ride

 

[Derelikt Man]

This is pretty decent and its in your price range

http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?224262-Giant-STP-08

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?224262-Giant-STP-08

i would not trust that brake or bottom bracket to hold up well.

as mentioned before, be patient. youll end up spending less if you buy a good bike at first. i can already see over $100 of work that would need to be done to that bike (which is almost as much as the bike costs), so its just not worth the trouble

 

[Riding Hoares]

hey mate, if it was me in your position (and it was a few months ago) save up atleast 600 and get yourself a nice second hand STP or another good DJ bike. If you do not have the money maybe try a good second hand bmx. The more you pay the less you will have to pay in the future e.g. repairs, new parts (especially when buying second hand)
Hope it helped and good luck with your descision

 

[dudestar]

were to jump

do you guys know of any jumps in brisbane

 

[bak3zz]

for $200 i think you can get a repco from Kmart?

 

[Mr Kurt]

for $200 i think you can get a repco from Kmart?

Go a diamondback from Big W, i hear there the SHIZZ

 

[bak3zz]

Go a diamondback from Big W, i hear there the SHIZZ

haha, seen it.. the bars are like 1cm thick

 

[taitt]

get yourself a nice second hand STP or another good DJ bike.

haha. STP and good in the same sentence.

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

haha. STP and good in the same sentence.

hahaha funny cos its true.

to be fair for someone adapting from a dh or fr bike its not bad, but there are much better bikes out there you can get 2nd hand than an old stp