how heavy is too heavy?
 

what weight should i look for for a beginning trail,jumping,tech bike?
the one i want is about 35 pounds.

depends are you planning to ride uphill??? for a normal bike I'd say 30lbs is the sweet spot, for jumping I haven't a clue, I'd guess probably closer to 30 than 35.

I jump dirt, and I ride around 29.5-30lbs, plus my 150 lbs ass :bang:. Haha

ok thanks.

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If I've got to pedal a bike uphill, I don't want it to weigh more than about 30lbs...

In the price range you are looking, you can't be picky about weight.

i think this is going to be my jump bike and tech trail bike. ive got a cross sontry gt that my dad lets me ride and its nice on hills.

What is a "tech trail bike"?

if it's your first bike then 35 pounds is fine, in a year or two when you upgrade you'll be a lot stronger because you've riden a heavier bike

I would draw the line at about 45 lbs. Much more than that and they become plows that only want to decend in straight lines.

My DJ/DS is coming in at 27, buts its a SS. What kind of jumping are you talking about? Dirt, urban, freeride? All of those take a beating, so heavier is the norm if you don't wanna spend a fortune. If its light stuff, a AM rig would be okay, and at around 35lbs, climbing will be okay, depending on how steep it is. If weight concerns you, and you are on a budget, look into a hard tail. A light dually is gonna be far from "budget." Cheap full squish is gonna be hella heavy.

What bike are you looking at?

mainly dirt. some minor freeride.

Dirt jumping? as in built up man made jumps, like a BMX track style?

ya theres a park for it near me. but i am building a trail at my house that is going to hav a few jumps and a rock garden.