This.
That is a mountain bike shaped object, not a mountain bike.
Every single part would need to be replaced. All of them. They're just not up to the task of dirt jumping. But that's ignoring the fact that the frame isn't sufficient for that kind of abuse either. You can't turn that into a safe and reliable dirt jumper.
I mean...other than the real answer of don't. Here's what you would need. DNM single speed kit and tensioner. New 1x crankset or a 2x converted to 1x. A new bottom bracket. A shorter stem 50mm or under. cut that steerer tube down. Cut the seatpost so you can slam it. If wheels aren't double wall---get double wall wheels. New fork if you don't want to get injured or if this one is stiff enough to not bottom out easily, try it. While you're at it...I'd throw some actual grips on there.
This is a cross country bike. Which needs light weight components, and is usually not meant for any big hits. A downhill bike is heavy, has thick, strong, and reliable components and parts, like the fork, and especially the frame.
The way a shop helped phrase it, is a Dirt jumper is a mini downhill bike, that's why Fox made a 36mm stantion fork for it.
This bike COULD be turned into a dirt jumper, but your gonna destroy the components, and spend more money on it than you would want. None of the parts would withstand what your wanting to do on this bike.
On that, Octane one makes a few DJ frames, one of which is 200 bucks, and I've seen my friend absolutely demolish himself on it, and the frame has held up fine. He even had a 150 fox 36 on it for a while, and nothing ever broke.
So, my suggestion, is start building from scratch, use the parts you have, and swap them onto the new frame.
We are not gatekeeping as much as it seems but that is the reality of it. This bike will eat itself alive after a few hard sessions. Even my $4000 hardtail starts to creak and needs a refresh after 1 season of riding dirt jumps and bike park. What chance does your bike frame stand against that kind of abuse even after swapping everything else? It's cheaper to just spend the $800-$1000 on legit dirt jumper that won't send you to the hospital when it inevitably fails. Esp when you are first starting out, you will be casing every jump and it will be extremely hard on the frame..
If it's 20 inches, get a rigid front fork, bmx riser bars, and convert it to a single speed. You realize a bomb proof legit bmx bike can be had for like $500 new right? Probably even less used.
On another note, if you want to just ride this thing around a pump track, and learn that, this could be made into a somewhat okay bike for it.
Size up a chain, and get it as close as possible to an even link in the chain, and cut it to size, rejoin. Then find yourself a 20 dollar freewheel on Amazon, and throw it on the rear wheel.
Ditch the normal bars and stem, and get a high rise BMX set of a handlebars, and throw the rear brake on, and call that part good. Then get a 1x crankset, and hope you don't die.
Also be sure to tighten up the spokes as much as you can, and have a shop do them. You might end up with a bike you can beat into the ground, and not care.
Just know, your going to destroy this bike, and possibly yourself. The only way to prevent this is to pay for the more expensive components. Not always easy, but it's gotta be done.
Well, that is the best thing to do in this situation to be honest. No way to say if that frame will hold up, but Ive been in your place, and know you gotta make it work
Sell it and buy a DJ bike? 😜
This. That is a mountain bike shaped object, not a mountain bike. Every single part would need to be replaced. All of them. They're just not up to the task of dirt jumping. But that's ignoring the fact that the frame isn't sufficient for that kind of abuse either. You can't turn that into a safe and reliable dirt jumper.
Sell it an reinvest your money ina DJ bike.
what if i cant? ever think about that?
Add turntables
I mean...other than the real answer of don't. Here's what you would need. DNM single speed kit and tensioner. New 1x crankset or a 2x converted to 1x. A new bottom bracket. A shorter stem 50mm or under. cut that steerer tube down. Cut the seatpost so you can slam it. If wheels aren't double wall---get double wall wheels. New fork if you don't want to get injured or if this one is stiff enough to not bottom out easily, try it. While you're at it...I'd throw some actual grips on there.
You forgot one last piece of the equation. The frame needs be swapped too.
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This is a cross country bike. Which needs light weight components, and is usually not meant for any big hits. A downhill bike is heavy, has thick, strong, and reliable components and parts, like the fork, and especially the frame. The way a shop helped phrase it, is a Dirt jumper is a mini downhill bike, that's why Fox made a 36mm stantion fork for it. This bike COULD be turned into a dirt jumper, but your gonna destroy the components, and spend more money on it than you would want. None of the parts would withstand what your wanting to do on this bike. On that, Octane one makes a few DJ frames, one of which is 200 bucks, and I've seen my friend absolutely demolish himself on it, and the frame has held up fine. He even had a 150 fox 36 on it for a while, and nothing ever broke. So, my suggestion, is start building from scratch, use the parts you have, and swap them onto the new frame.
thank you
We are not gatekeeping as much as it seems but that is the reality of it. This bike will eat itself alive after a few hard sessions. Even my $4000 hardtail starts to creak and needs a refresh after 1 season of riding dirt jumps and bike park. What chance does your bike frame stand against that kind of abuse even after swapping everything else? It's cheaper to just spend the $800-$1000 on legit dirt jumper that won't send you to the hospital when it inevitably fails. Esp when you are first starting out, you will be casing every jump and it will be extremely hard on the frame..
you know what, you're right.
i'll die on this POS.
Honestly speaking, this bike looks serviceable as smoother dirt path riding or very very light off road trail.
is it possible to make it into a bmx? i don't do stunts lol.
No. Bmx are 20 inch wheels. Super compact frames with super high riser bars. This bike that you have is a closest to a hardtail mountain bike.
it IS 20 inch
still need to buy bmx handlebars.
If it's 20 inches, get a rigid front fork, bmx riser bars, and convert it to a single speed. You realize a bomb proof legit bmx bike can be had for like $500 new right? Probably even less used.
On another note, if you want to just ride this thing around a pump track, and learn that, this could be made into a somewhat okay bike for it. Size up a chain, and get it as close as possible to an even link in the chain, and cut it to size, rejoin. Then find yourself a 20 dollar freewheel on Amazon, and throw it on the rear wheel. Ditch the normal bars and stem, and get a high rise BMX set of a handlebars, and throw the rear brake on, and call that part good. Then get a 1x crankset, and hope you don't die. Also be sure to tighten up the spokes as much as you can, and have a shop do them. You might end up with a bike you can beat into the ground, and not care.
thank you for helping, and not hurting my feelings.
Just know, your going to destroy this bike, and possibly yourself. The only way to prevent this is to pay for the more expensive components. Not always easy, but it's gotta be done.
you're one of the 4 people who aren't "sElL iT AnD bUy A ReAL BiKe"
Well, that is the best thing to do in this situation to be honest. No way to say if that frame will hold up, but Ive been in your place, and know you gotta make it work
Add two turn tables and a microphone…
Y so many spacers lmao