| Dirt jump biking is a sport which has been relatively | | | | on difficulty, creativity and execution. Street riding is |
| small until recently where a rise in both mountain | | | | popular with a lot of people which refers to tricks |
| biking and BMX has caused this hybrid of the two to | | | | being carried out in everyday places and using |
| really come into its own. It combines the fitness and | | | | everyday outdoor objects. This could be jumping |
| determination needed to be a successful mountain | | | | around on concrete slabs or riding down metal poles |
| biker and the skill and guts of a bmx rider to create | | | | etc. This type of riding is easy to compare with trials |
| a whole new phenomenon. | | | | riding where the bikes used are far more petite and |
| Dirt jump bikes are similar to normal mountain bikes in | | | | of a lighter weight as street tricks are their only |
| the basic design and build however they usually come | | | | purpose. |
| with just suspension on the front and none on the | | | | The majority of bikes which have been made for |
| rear. They are given the purpose of taking huge hits | | | | specifically dirt jumping, have frames with the upper |
| and falls which also means they have to be | | | | tube sloping towards the seat for more movement |
| constructed tougher and therefore are often heavier | | | | whilst performing tricks; have low travel forks; a |
| than bikes used for racing. BMX bikes are also used | | | | small gear set and 24″ to 26″ wheels. |
| when dirt jumping but the phrase 'dirt jump bikes' | | | | As with most biking sports, it is also not uncommon |
| usually refers to the hard-tails. | | | | to see various alternative bikes and customizations as |
| At tournament level dirt jumping is a freestyle | | | | it really comes down to what makes the rider feel |
| discipline where certain tricks and moves are | | | | comfortable when on their bike. |
| performed whilst soaring through mid air and judged | | | | |