new to dirt jumping
 

Hi, I have been riding bmx bikes for about 3 years and I am thinking about getting a dirt jump/urban mountain bike. I was looking at this one:
I do not know if this is a good bike or not, soo can I have some reviews or suggestions on this?

thanks

the link is http://www.gtbicycles.com/mountain/c...usa&brand=moun

Have heard nothing but good things about the Ruckus, but haven't seen it in person.

Only big box DJ bike I've tried was the Haro Zero-One (now the Thread-One), and it was dope.

For this game you're better off building up from frame. Check out Black Market Mob or On-One Gimp.

I got the Gimp, it's indestructable.

Yeah, that GT would be a great bike to start on. Steel frame and single speed is where it's at for DJ/urban.

Keep in mind, you'll need new tires if you want to take the Ruckus to dirt. The setup is strictly street.

Look at some Brodies and Kona bikes. Better compents for the money.

Ive seen the GT in person, the fork is crap and the brakes arent too great, but other than that, its fairly nice.

get this one

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Freeride...t_127226.shtml

If he goes with a transition a Trail or Park would be better.
http://www.cactusbike.com/images/bik...MES/TRN002.jpg

Just a wee bit out of the price range though.

Right sorry...didn't even think of that:o

thanks for all of the replys, are there any more decent DJ/urban bikes for 650 or under? I am only 15 years old so I am on kind of a strict budget. thanks

If you strech that to $700 you can get a Kona Shred. Nothing worng with it.