Mountain Biking - Best Jumper

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Coiler_Guy
05-12-05, 03:31 AM
I've been looking at bikes for ages now and trying to get myself a new one, but can't seem to find the right one for me. I like cross country bikes such as Marin Wolf Ridge and some of the FSRs, but I also like the downhillers like the Specialised Bighit. I initially wanted a cross between cross country and downhill like the Kona Coilers, but now I'm not so sure.

The question is, what is the best bike for jumping?

Jason222
05-12-05, 07:06 AM
A Hardtail!
Jason222
05-12-05, 07:30 AM
Honestly,there is no "best jumper", but for dirt jumping hardtails usually are better than full suspension bikes. They're built differently, usually with smaller frame sizes.

The Norco 125 is a perfect example:

http://www.norco.com/05/2005bikes/bikes/images/125.jpg

My best friend owns this bike :D.

Jason222
05-12-05, 07:34 AM
And, this is mine :D

http://www2.trekbikes.com/Assets/Bikes/Mountain/Bruiser/Bruiser_2/asset_upload_file775_2715.jpg
troie
05-12-05, 07:39 AM
So, youre looking for a dirtjump bike or an all-mountain bike? Theres a huge difference.
Drunken Chicken
05-12-05, 08:46 AM
So, youre looking for a dirtjump bike or an all-mountain bike? Theres a huge difference.
Yep. If you're going to do dirtjumping, get a hardtail. If you're doing downhill and freeride go for the BigHit.