Hi I was wondering if using 26" front and 24" rear tire would be better on a front suspension only bike. Every time I jump of stairs or some height, I land on either my rear tire or both. I don't have rear suspension so I land hard. I was using a 26" bike and I was wondering if I was to use a 24" rear tire (from a 24" bike) and 26" front tire, would I land on my front so won't have such a hard landing. I don't have money to build/buy a rear suspension bike and I am using a big retail store (Wal-mart) 26" bike and a previous 24" bike.
26" front and 24" rear for a front suspension
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Hi I was wondering if using 26" front and 24" rear tire would be better on a front suspension only bike. Every time I jump of stairs or some height, I land on either my rear tire or both. I don't have rear suspension so I land hard. I was using a 26" bike and I was wondering if I was to use a 24" rear tire (from a 24" bike) and 26" front tire, would I land on my front so won't have such a hard landing. I don't have money to build/buy a rear suspension bike and I am using a big retail store (Wal-mart) 26" bike and a previous 24" bike.
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Bad idea, learn to land correctly mate, a 24'' wheel won't help you at all.
Landings to flat are bad for your bike and for you.
Landing with the front of the bike should be avoided at all costs when dropping to flat, unless you like breaking a collarbone or 5.
Like I said, watch some bmx and trials video, and learn how to land properly.
Also, you're going to break that bike very soon and hurt yourself if you're dropping stairs with a wal-mart piece of junk.
Landings to flat are bad for your bike and for you.
Landing with the front of the bike should be avoided at all costs when dropping to flat, unless you like breaking a collarbone or 5.
Like I said, watch some bmx and trials video, and learn how to land properly.
Also, you're going to break that bike very soon and hurt yourself if you're dropping stairs with a wal-mart piece of junk.
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Okay, thank-you for the tip. Are there cheap dual suspensions out there that do not require $2000 and can handle those jumps?
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A couple of guys have both purchased a Giant Trance x1 for around $1500. One guy will frequently jump 4-5 ft stairs to flat, clear some doubles on the trails, and ridge huge log rolls with minimal damage to the bike.
Not sure how big you're going though. A previous poster hit the nail on the head though. Learn to jump and land smooth. You don't need rear suspension. Just watch the bmx guys in the x-games as they finish up this weekend.
Not sure how big you're going though. A previous poster hit the nail on the head though. Learn to jump and land smooth. You don't need rear suspension. Just watch the bmx guys in the x-games as they finish up this weekend.
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I saw some 08 Jamis Parkers at my LBS for $1200. They are actually designed for jumping and such, so that would probably work better than buying a trail bike like a trance for jumping.
Also, assuming you don’t have disc brakes, if you put a 24-inch wheel on that bike, you will no longer have rear brake. Even if the 26” bike did come with disc brakes, I think you’d have a hard time finding a 24” wheel with a disc hub. Some people do run larger wheels in front (29 in front, 26 in back), but not for the purpose of landing on the front wheel. It is easier to convert the front end to something bigger than to make the back tire smaller because you can just get a 29’r fork with disc mounts, but if you are going to invest in a new fork, wheel, brake, and tire, you may as well get a real bike.
Also, assuming you don’t have disc brakes, if you put a 24-inch wheel on that bike, you will no longer have rear brake. Even if the 26” bike did come with disc brakes, I think you’d have a hard time finding a 24” wheel with a disc hub. Some people do run larger wheels in front (29 in front, 26 in back), but not for the purpose of landing on the front wheel. It is easier to convert the front end to something bigger than to make the back tire smaller because you can just get a 29’r fork with disc mounts, but if you are going to invest in a new fork, wheel, brake, and tire, you may as well get a real bike.
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You are supposed to land on your rear tire or both. Landing on the front tire first could end up feeling fairly painful. Absorb the landing with your legs.
I would agree with the others, though, that no matter how well you land, you may end up injured jumping with a department store bike. I've seen too many of them break. Do a search on youtube - lots of vids of dept store bikes breaking on little tiny jumps.
If you can't afford a new bike, look for a decent used bike, like a Giant STP or Specialized P series, Cannondale Chase, or something similar. It will hold much better, not to mention ride much better.
I would agree with the others, though, that no matter how well you land, you may end up injured jumping with a department store bike. I've seen too many of them break. Do a search on youtube - lots of vids of dept store bikes breaking on little tiny jumps.
If you can't afford a new bike, look for a decent used bike, like a Giant STP or Specialized P series, Cannondale Chase, or something similar. It will hold much better, not to mention ride much better.
not everyone can go drop $1200 on a bike, thats not realistic. Also there are alot of 24" disc wheels out there, i used to have one on my DH bike, or just build one.debusama said:
look for a used bike, I sold a Specialized Hardrock Disc for $375, i bought a Giant NRS for $425, Craigslist is your friend! you will be happy.
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I always thought landing on the front would make more sense because there are bikes with front suspension only while there are no rear suspension only. $1000 is a bit too much for me. Do bike shops have off something well built for let's say around $500? Hardtails are fine.
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You might want to invest in learning some basic skills before putting your body on the line rather than relying on your assumptions. There's good stuff on the internet, or you can get a book like Dave Lopes & Lee McCormack's Mastering Mountain Bike Skills. If you need to jump stairs I'd really suggest getting equipment made to take that kind of punishment, you got to pay to play...
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At the $500 new pricepoint, you will likely end up with components that will be quickly trashed by jumping stairs.
Still, you need to learn good technique, and that doesn't need any type of suspension. Land with the rear or both wheels, stand up and absorb the impact with your legs. Watch some pros, look up Danny Macaskill on youtube. (just don't try his stunts)
Still, you need to learn good technique, and that doesn't need any type of suspension. Land with the rear or both wheels, stand up and absorb the impact with your legs. Watch some pros, look up Danny Macaskill on youtube. (just don't try his stunts)
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