Conversion to single speed

deathroulette

Hi,
im new to dirt jumps and want some advice on bike setup. ive been riding on and off road for over 5 years ive just never really done jumps.
I own a 2010 Trek Ticket 30 and want to covert it to a single speed jumping machine. here are the specs. ive got it as it come with no modifications. Is this bike even suitible to jump on? if yes what can i do relatively cheaply to make it better. max budget is £200-300. any more an ill just buy a new bike.
thanks for the help

laurence

Specs:
Frame: Alpha White Aluminum w/ formed top tube, oversized seatstays and chainstays, forged dropouts, rack and fender mounts, replaceable deraileur hanger
Front Suspension: RST Launch T8, 100mm
Wheels: Shimano HB-M475-L F&R hubs; Bontrager Ranger Rims
Tires: Bontrager G1, 26x2.25
Shifters: Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Crank: Shimano FC-M442, 44/32/22
Cassette: SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed
Pedals: Wellgo alloy platform
Saddle: Bontrager Earl
Seat Post: Bontrager SSR, 31.6, 20mm offset
Stem: Bontrager Earl
Handlebars: Bontrager Race Riser, 40mm rise
Brakeset: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc
Headset: VP-A76 1-1/8" semi-integrated, sealed

nicklouse

have a read

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12534960