Mountain Bikes: Top Gear for Riders & Skaters
Leave the Pavement Behind: Dirt Jumpers & Mountain Bikes
Street spots are great, but sometimes you just need to hit the trails. Whether you are throwing whips over massive dirt jumps or weaving through technical singletrack, you need a bike with suspension that can handle the heavy hits.
What is a Dirt Jumper? "Think of a Dirt Jumper as the perfect hybrid between a BMX and a Mountain Bike. They have a front suspension fork to soak up hard landings, but a rigid, compact frame so you can still pull off BMX-style tricks in the air."
BMX vs. MTB: "If your local spot is a concrete skatepark, stick to BMX. But if you spend your weekends at the pump track, trail riding, or flying off dirt lips, it’s time to size up your wheels and add some suspension."