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Merida DIRT 26in wheel singlespeed (dirt jump bike)

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Those with longer memories might remember the United Merida Freeriders from the early noughties


 
Posted : 05/08/2025 6:01 am
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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.


 
Posted : 05/08/2025 7:51 am
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Love the bike but at 70 odd I am to old to do it justice


 
Posted : 05/08/2025 8:13 am
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Dirt Jump bikes are the best looking bikes - by far.


 
Posted : 05/08/2025 8:55 am
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@Bruce - if Doug can do it so can you -


 
Posted : 05/08/2025 8:56 am
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Posted by: PrinceJohn

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)


 
Posted : 05/08/2025 9:48 am
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The press release mentions the ability to ride it to school. I can’t see a front brake in the pictures?


 
Posted : 05/08/2025 6:19 pm
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Posted by: wheelsonfire1

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.

 

 


 
Posted : 05/08/2025 9:17 pm
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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.


 
Posted : 06/08/2025 12:53 pm

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