r/dirtjumping

This is my Canyon Stiched Pro360 that I bought used this winter as a project build. This is my second dj bike and I’m setting it up for the conditions I’m riding lately. So my plan is to run a staggered set of Downhill tires on it, 2.4 on the front and 2.2 on the rear. Why you ask? I’ve been riding a few trails here in the Northeast that are , how do I say, less than desirable as far as maintenance. The dirt jumps are pretty rough, not your typical smooth manicured jumps , with roots, rocks and loose berms. So my theory is to try dh tires. Am I wasting my money here?

Went up to race , also played around in the parks

how much should I buy it for

Every now and again you gotta jump on a 20 to see if the body still moves!

Song: Fuel - Shimmer

Some of you here might remember me from many posts over the last 9 months as i battled with my kids mongoose fireball. We finally got it dialled but then we spotted this Marin frame only and with his birthday coming up we went for it. He’s been working hard this last year and it’s his dream bike so 🤷‍♂️

Brand new 2024 frame (black white red)
Manitou circus
Deore cranks
His old wheels :-)
His old tyres (SB8s)
His old bars
DMR defy low stack stem
A diy shim in the seat post because it was too skinny. Proper shim on its way.

Got this 2025 pivot point last week. The tires were old and one had a hole in the side wall. Got some new kicks and a spit shine. Picked this up for $400. Couldn’t pass it up. It was so much more fun than my 29r at the pump track. Too much fun!

Next I gotta figure out tires. Because it was new old stock, the tire are from 2020 and showing the beginnings of dry rot. Going for a ride tomorrow, we'll see how the specialized power seat odi reflex grips hold up, felt good in the yeard.

So, update on the Big Jumper build…

Bike finally went together, then I get a phone call from the shop telling me the DMR Vaults - which are supposed to be 9/16” - won’t fit the Profile crank arms… which are also 9/16”. FFS 😂

Turns out there was an issue with the pedal axles. My pair, along with the other three pairs they had on the shelf, were all measured at around 0.5 mm larger than the correct 9/16” size. So it wasn’t the Profile crank arms after all.
They’ve now gone back and I’ve taken the full refund. At this point, I’m moving on from the Vaults altogether. FFS 🤦‍♂️

So… what pedals should I be looking at now?

This is a 26” S&M Big Jumper build - BMX/DJ/trails sort of use. I want something with some genuine BMX/DJ pedigree, preferably alloy, good platform and grip, but still with a fairly thin/clean profile. Not interested in big chunky plastic pedals.

I’m actually starting to think Title MTB pedals in matte black might be the answer. Super clean, understated and would suit the build without looking too busy.

Budget may as well be upto 350 AUD max, as ve already fkn spent it initially on the magnesium vaults anyway right but I’d rather not spend stupid money just for the sake of it.

What would you guys put on it? 👇

Could anybody help me out? I cant seem to remove this spindle on my 2020 Norco Rampage 2.

The fork is a straight 1 1/8. Im still new to this

I’m a big guy and the stock DB8’s didn’t really impress me so I went for something different …

I have 2 circus pro forks gen 2 and 3 on mine and my wife's DJ, in general I am incredibly happy with them.

For the guys that have had both a circus pro and a pike dj. Which one do you like more and for what reasons.