Those with longer memories might remember the United Merida Freeriders from the early noughties
If there's ever a type of bike with a bigger gap between WANT vs NEED for me, a dirt jump / pump track bike is it. Looks bloody awesome but I'd just embarrass/break myself on one.
if Doug can do it so can you
I have to agree with this. I started riding a DJ bike about 4 years ago, I have an Airdrop Fade, at the age of 53'ish. I don't do much jumping but I do use it for a bit of street-trials and general skills development. I can now track-stand, fakey, wheelie, hop, front and rear wheel pivot - and it's made me a happier person :o)
The press release mentions the ability to ride it to school. I can’t see a front brake in the pictures?
The press release mentions the ability to ride it to school. I can’t see a front brake in the pictures?
The Dirt 500, which appears to be aimed more at the kids, does:
They look like brilliant bikes. Fair play.
I know the expensive one gets a Pike DJ instead of the Circus, but do DJ bikes even need fancy forks? Mine still has an old Dirt Jumper 1 from around 2010(ish), it pops when I go up and squishes when I land, absorbing the impact, that’s pretty all they need to do. They also need to be tough AF for all the shonky landings
PS - more jump bikes for sale is a great thing. Just what young kids need. Bring back the Calibre Astronut.
