Dirt Jump BMX Bikes & Dirt Jump Mountain Bikes

What Is a Dirt Jump Bike?

A dirt jump BMX represents a blend of a mountain bike and a standard BMX. Dirt jump BMX bikes excel in racing around dirt tracks and executing high, aerial tricks in the process. These bikes are renowned for their robustness, strength and ability to endure the impacts of hard landings.

Dirt jump bikes are bigger than other BMX styles but smaller than dirt jump mountain bikes. Frames of dirt jump BMX bikes are typically constructed from steel or aluminium, ensuring a firm and durable build. The wheels measure 24 or 26 inches in diameter, and the standover height is lower in comparison to a mountain bike.

Additional features of these bikes include tall handlebars to achieve greater heights, accompanied by exceptionally strong yet lightweight wheels.

Understanding Dirt Jumping

The aim in dirt jumping is to perform stunts whilst completing a circuit on a dirt track crafted from soil. Riders execute high, aerial jumps and tricks as they race around a track comprising man-made mounds and kickers.

Riders are tasked with taking off from mounds, executing high, aerial jumps and then landing back on the mounds before continuing along the course.

Although similar to race BMX and mountain biking, there are distinctions. For instance, unlike race BMX or mountain biking where the focus is speed, dirt jumping prioritises performing tricks with flair. Consequently, jumps for dirt riding are larger, allowing for the most ambitious stunts.

Ideal locations to hone your dirt jumping skills include pump tracks or other circuits with a variety of jumps, rollers (rounded bumps), and berms (banked corners). This will enable you to maximise your bike's potential.

The tricks in dirt jumping are akin to numerous styles of freestyle BMX, so if you're keen to explore freestyle, have a look at our range of BMX Freestyle Bikes.