Dirt/Jump Frame Recommendations

twix
twix Posts: 132
edited June 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hey chaps,

Im on the hunt for a new dirt/jump frame but really want to see what you guys recommend as i know you lot have much more knowledge than myself.

Im looking for an alloy frame, for 26" wheels, 100mm travel forks and iscg mounts. I know alot of jump frames are cromoly but its a no go for me, must be alloy. Oh and dont want to be paying silly money either lol

It wont even be used as a dirt jumper, i just prefer these style of bikes.

So what do you guys recommend or have experiences with?

Thanks in advance
Mike

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Idnetiti Krisis Sl seems to fit your bill?
    http://www.identitibikes.com/products-d ... id=FMITKLS
    I know its strictly a 4x frame but the geo is very much like dirt/jump so would probably suite you.

    Had some great reviews as well, a friend of a friend has the similar Geo steel frame and loves it - uses it for mostly urban freeride.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    twix wrote:
    It wont even be used as a dirt jumper, i just prefer these style of bikes.
    The suspension on a DJ bike is typically very firm but if you are heavy, a bit clumsy and have a habit of riding into solid, immovable objects like trees a DJ bike can make a decent HD trail bike.

    I have a GT Chucker that could be used as a jump bike in an emergency but I use it mainly as an indestructable zero-maintenance trail bike:
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    The frame is made out of recycled saucepans but it's not too heavy. Apart from the Xeno forks, the rest of the parts are off my C'dale and built up like this it weighs about 28lbs. Cheap as chips and while perhaps not as bombproof as a real DJ bike, it will certainly shrug off some heavy shelling.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I have to laugh at that as I bought a Chucker (for £46) as a donor bike for the wifes bike, I sold the bits off the chucker for a LOT more than I paid for it and still had the other bits I needed for the build.

    I don't think Twix is suggesting he'll use a jump fork.....and the GT has no ISCG tabs AIUI.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • twix
    twix Posts: 132
    Cheers for the replies lads.

    Ive been keeping tabs on a couple of Dr Jekyls which i really like the look of so thats a good shout simon :)

    As for a GT, i consider them to be very old school now and not upto date. They have kept to the same kind of styling since the 90's lol

    I've got a set of DJ 2's to run up front which like simon, i bought a bike (p2) for parts an sold on what i didnt want
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    twix wrote:
    They have kept to the same kind of styling since the 90's lol
    Like the people who ride them :)
  • twix
    twix Posts: 132
    .blitz wrote:
    twix wrote:
    They have kept to the same kind of styling since the 90's lol
    Like the people who ride them :)

    No comment lol

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