Which is better for dirt jumping and skate parks a hard tail mountain bike OR a full suspension mountain bike?

Question

mountain bike and dirt jumping

Answer 1

A hardtail is better for dirt jumping because none of the energy is sucked up by the suspension when on a lip of a jump. However some bike companies are making short travel full suspension bikes that have a stiff suspension so it only takes the harshness of the landing off. Checkout www.transitionbikes.com and go to the bike called the Double. also if you are going real big get a dually.

Answer 2

hard tail = front suspension only full suspension= dual suspension= fully= dual boingers=dually=> front and rear suspension. Remember shock is on the back, fork is on the front (yes technically they are both shocks but this terminology will keep you from being confused) So the first thing you need to decide is your budget and if you want new or used. General Rule of Thumb: New- $1000 or less hardtail, $1000+ hardtail or fully Used $500 or less hardtail, over $500 older fully over $750 newer fully. I started out on a hard tail but quicly got tired of not being able to keep up with my friends on the downhill sections. Full suspension has come a long way in technology, it used to mean you gave up performance climbing hills, but that isn't true anymore, suspension locks out and works more like a rigid frame for effiency climbing. So the more suspension you have the faster you can go downhill. For most beginners get at least 100mm of travel but 120mm is better.

Answer 3

Hardtail are for dirt jump, hands down.

Answer 4

hard tail you get alot more control and less of a loss of energy when pedalling hard.also less parts to be worn out. it is lighter as well