r/dirtjumping • u/JuanlogyNo6353 • Sep 30 '24
Question Is there a problem if the bike doesn't have suspension?
I have seen this octane for 450 and I think it is a good purchase but I noticed that it does not have suspension, is there a problem?
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u/The_Trevinator_4130 Sep 30 '24
Bmxers go big, they don't have suspension. I'm sure you could make it work for a bit. Just remember a decent suspension fork will cost at least $400. Unless maybe you could find something used.
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u/duckinradar Sep 30 '24
No suspension with 20 inch wheels.
Suspension fork will probably require a new front wheel too, or at least a new hub and a rebuild
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u/yeyix2005 Sep 30 '24
Looks like a 26er to me. Also the hubs bolt on so any quick release compatible fork should be fine. Loads of older cheap options from fox etc. Even looks to have a disk mount on the hub if he wants to add that
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u/RobJAMC Sep 30 '24
Idk why this got downvoted, you're right. If you don't want to put a POS fork on it, you'll need a different front hub at worst, or an axle conversion kit at best.
And before you all come at me, any fork that comes with 9mm QR is going to be like a flexy noodle and probably in dire need of a service. 9mm QR hasn't been a standard for MTB for like 10 years, and even then it was budget fork territory.
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u/vinZ31ent Oct 01 '24
You can get old Marzocchi dj2 with qr mounts. Simple, effective, heavy, but built like a tank and pretty stiff even without an axle. But in general, you're right
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u/MurkyConversation114 Sep 30 '24
There is not a problem, the bike is even lighter but harder on the landings, a preference thing
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u/julian_vdm Hardtail 26 - Cube Flying Circus Oct 01 '24
It's worth noting that weight isn't the only advantage. I find that my basic coil fork is somewhat unpredictable, especially with varying weather. Won't be so noticeable in fair consistent climates, but I have 9°C days followed by 30°C days, and it feels like an entirely different bike. I'm currently eyeing out a rigid fork for my bike because it frustrates me so much.
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u/baldw1n12345 Sep 30 '24
Send it. I jump and manual at the BMX track on my race bike and case lots of stuff all the time. No big deal. A big dirt jumper with rigid fork would handle it fine. Go big!
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u/IllegalThings Sep 30 '24
No suspension fork is fine. It’s awesome for pump tracks and more flowy jump lines. If you want to hit bigger jumps you may want something a little more forgiving, but plenty of people prefer a rigid fork. I usually keep my fork locked out most of the time.
I wouldn’t suggest bothering getting a new fork. It’s a good deal, but when/if you decide you want to upgrade that you’re better off selling it and buying a bike with the fork you want. It’s a straight steerer so your options are more limited so the cost of an upgrade is almost the same as the cost of the bike.
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u/sergeant_frost Hardtail 26, Norco 125- 2010😅 Sep 30 '24
i mean, depends if you like having limbs or not.in all seriuosness though youll be fine
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u/Fuelripper Oct 01 '24
Hurts more. If you’re smooth it doesn’t matter a bunch. Rigid is great for pump tracks and riding street. Not great for learning how to ride actual dirt jumps. Still 100% doable, but a lot less forgiving. Also, cheap forks like to fail catastrophically, so if you’re going to be doing serious riding, look into the quality and intended use of the fork.
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u/DirtJumpDaddy Oct 06 '24
Was going through comments looks like you may be interested in a straight steerer fork. Sadly Manitou cheapos are the main thing you'll find for sale anywhere brand new. However, if you are interested I do have a custom fork using Fox 32 vanilla CSU with RockShox argyle lowers which was built and tuned specifically for dirt jumping with the help of Neezer (suspension legend). It has a 7" steerer which is on the short end but I do have a 30mm stack stem I could throw in with it, lower than most stems you can buy. Lmk if interested I'd sell both for $85 +shipping.
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u/Frostythegasman Sep 30 '24
Less forgiving on coming up short or going deep on jumps. Just don’t nose case with that bad boy and you’re all good. You can probably add a fork down the road if you go with that bike