Dirt Jumping Bikes

Mud Jumping Bikes: From Superman to Suicide!

What do Superman and suicide have in common?

No, it’s not a new super hero comic book plot. They are all tricks done on dirt jumping bikes.

While dirt bikes have been around for many years, it’s only recently that this extreme sport has hit its stride. Many companies including Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda are turning out their own versions of this rugged two-wheeler.

Dirt bikes differ from regular BMX bikes in that they are tricked out with super strong frames, super strong wheels, and well-cushioned seats, to protect the parts that matter. The larger thicker seats also provide better handholds during some of the more difficult “flying” tricks.

The dirt bikes for jumping must be tough because they undergo a ton of abuse. Earth is mounded, to form “dirt jumps.” These jumps can be very high. Each jump is designed to make a rider fly through the air while, hopefully, still attached to his bike.

Methods used by dirt bikers.

Unlike their predecessors, the mountain bike racers, speed is not the goal of riders of dirt jump bikes. A dirt jumper is after, “air.” And “style.” In competition, a dirt jumper is judged on how well he can twist and turn his bike in air, after hitting a jump.

So, like Superman, suit up and fly through that “suicide” run. Safely.

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