Dirt Jump BMX for Tall Riders

Try expirement with a different stem. What do u have a top load or front load stem? I like using different size spacers under stem to raise and lower the height. To find the sweet spot in my hops and control of bike in air and landing. What size frame are u using? I had a 20" diamondback bike for the longest time, and it was real funky for me jumping I just recently bought a 21" top tube frame and it changed riding for me big time. Feels like a whole different bike

fifth gear wrote:

Try expirement with a different stem. What do u have a top load or front load stem? I like using different size spacers under ...more

fifth gear wrote:

Try expirement with a different stem. What do u have a top load or front load stem? I like using different size spacers under stem to raise and lower the height. To find the sweet spot in my hops and control of bike in air and landing. What size frame are u using? I had a 20" diamondback bike for the longest time, and it was real funky for me jumping I just recently bought a 21" top tube frame and it changed riding for me big time. Feels like a whole different bike

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I have a top load. I've built my own bmx before out of shit parts I found, and spacers were life savers but at the same time using the wrong ones fucked me over. Should I be using certain spacers?

I don't know, I just make sure the fork tube doesn't stick out further than the stem. Other than that it's personal preference on stem height

fifth gear wrote:

I don't know, I just make sure the fork tube doesn't stick out further than the stem. Other than that it's personal preference ...more

fifth gear wrote:

I don't know, I just make sure the fork tube doesn't stick out further than the stem. Other than that it's personal preference on stem height

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Will try, any other suggestions to adjust on my bike even if it's new parts?

I know bar placement has a big factor on the feeling of a bike. Maybe try changing the stance of your bars, more forward or more back pull? Th further the bars are towards me, makes it easier for me to jump onto sidewalks. But then you have your knees hitting the bars and I can't stand that so I have mine setup so they are in line with the rake of the fork.

fifth gear wrote:

I know bar placement has a big factor on the feeling of a bike. Maybe try changing the stance of your bars, more forward or ...more

fifth gear wrote:

I know bar placement has a big factor on the feeling of a bike. Maybe try changing the stance of your bars, more forward or more back pull? Th further the bars are towards me, makes it easier for me to jump onto sidewalks. But then you have your knees hitting the bars and I can't stand that so I have mine setup so they are in line with the rake of the fork.

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Mine are parallel, I'll screw around with it thanks.

Probably need a bigger frame honestly. Your height should have somewhere around a 21.25-21.5tt from what I've seen. Bigger bars would probably help you as well. If you have XLT Slams, they're only 8", which feels too small for me as well and I'm only 5' 10". Lol. (I had Slams on my last bike that got jacked, now have Shadow 13B's which are the same geometry) I also ran my bars straight up until recently, and now they're basically lined up with the fork just because I wanted to try to get used to it. I'm on a 20.75tt frame with 74.5ht, but as of next week I'm going up to a 21.125tt with a 75ht, so hopefully that'll make a huge difference since I still feel cramped and super slouched over while riding. But I know I'm gonna need bigger bars at some point tho or at least a top load stem again.

How about don't be such a stiff squirrel? Not everyone can grasp the fluid motion needed to make it thru a trail line and that's why riding on foot high ledges and flat rails is so popular. It's not your bike setup, . It's something you are not doing correctly with your body.

-Havok- wrote:

Probably need a bigger frame honestly. Your height should have somewhere around a 21.25-21.5tt from what I've seen. Bigger ...more

-Havok- wrote:

Probably need a bigger frame honestly. Your height should have somewhere around a 21.25-21.5tt from what I've seen. Bigger bars would probably help you as well. If you have XLT Slams, they're only 8", which feels too small for me as well and I'm only 5' 10". Lol. (I had Slams on my last bike that got jacked, now have Shadow 13B's which are the same geometry) I also ran my bars straight up until recently, and now they're basically lined up with the fork just because I wanted to try to get used to it. I'm on a 20.75tt frame with 74.5ht, but as of next week I'm going up to a 21.125tt with a 75ht, so hopefully that'll make a huge difference since I still feel cramped and super slouched over while riding. But I know I'm gonna need bigger bars at some point tho or at least a top load stem again.

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I don't know about buying an entirely new frame, can't afford at the moment. I will definitely get perfect 10s though Thanks!

CaptainEO wrote:

How about don't be such a stiff squirrel? Not everyone can grasp the fluid motion needed to make it thru a trail line and ...more

CaptainEO wrote:

How about don't be such a stiff squirrel? Not everyone can grasp the fluid motion needed to make it thru a trail line and that's why riding on foot high ledges and flat rails is so popular. It's not your bike setup, . It's something you are not doing correctly with your body.

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Thats good to hear, I just need more practice instead of purchasing new things. Thanks, any suggestion on how to be more leaned back? My bike nose dives when I come off a jump and the transfer off the top is more horizontal then vertical.

I'm 6'6 and ride a 21.25" frame fairly comfortably with 8.75" bars and a 22mm topload. I"m getting a waaaaay bigger frame though just because I like riding limozines.

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CaptainEO wrote:

How about don't be such a stiff squirrel? Not everyone can grasp the fluid motion needed to make it thru a trail line and ...more

CaptainEO wrote:

How about don't be such a stiff squirrel? Not everyone can grasp the fluid motion needed to make it thru a trail line and that's why riding on foot high ledges and flat rails is so popular. It's not your bike setup, . It's something you are not doing correctly with your body.

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100% right. Couldn't have said it better myself. Trails are an art and you can't blame your bike. I've seen dudes on walmart bikes blast trails just for shits. OP just keep riding and you'll get the feeling for it.

CaptainEO wrote:

How about don't be such a stiff squirrel? Not everyone can grasp the fluid motion needed to make it thru a trail line and ...more

CaptainEO wrote:

How about don't be such a stiff squirrel? Not everyone can grasp the fluid motion needed to make it thru a trail line and that's why riding on foot high ledges and flat rails is so popular. It's not your bike setup, . It's something you are not doing correctly with your body.

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Colonydirt94 wrote:

100% right. Couldn't have said it better myself. Trails are an art and you can't blame your bike. I've seen dudes on walmart ...more

Colonydirt94 wrote:

100% right. Couldn't have said it better myself. Trails are an art and you can't blame your bike. I've seen dudes on walmart bikes blast trails just for shits. OP just keep riding and you'll get the feeling for it.

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Thanks will do.