- 1). Start with a good jumping-specific frame. These usually have a long top tube and a reinforced head tube. They are designed to be super-strong. A longer frame helps keep the bike stable.
- 2). Use as many other jumping-specific components as possible.
- 3). Do a quick check of the frame and everything else on the bike to be sure that nothing is cracked, bent or broken.
- 4). Remove any reflectors, chain guards or kickstands.
- 5). Remove the axle pegs and your front brake if you're only going to dirt jump.
- 6). Position your handlebars so they're straight up and down or in line with the fork. You may be more comfortable with your bars a little more forward or back, but don't go too far in either direction. Some riders like to cut their handlebars' width to just a little wider than shoulder-width.
- 7). Remove your old grips if they're torn or if the handlebar is showing through. Bar end caps will help protect the end of the handlebar.
- 8). Choose a strong wheel set. Forty-eight spokes are a must. Try to find rims with double- or triple-wall construction and oversized axles (14mm).
- 9). Inflate your tires to the maximum air pressure.
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Tighten all nuts and bolts to their specifications, including axle nuts, stem bolts, pedals, cranks, seat and seat post nuts, brakes, and headset. - 11
Lubricate all moving parts, such as brake cables, brake pivot bolts and your chain. - 12
Put the correct amount of tension on the chain so that it doesn't fall off when you're riding. - 13
Choose platform pedals over caged pedals. - 14
Use three-piece cranks instead of one-piece cranks. - 15
Put a cushioned seat on your bike and adjust it to a height and angle that allow good mobility in front and in back. - 16
File down any sharp edges on the bike, such as the edges of the stem or handlebars.
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