You want to buy a dirt jump bike for trail use? If yes, not a good idea because it's not designed to be pedalled over mid to long distances. In any case, you should check for cracks or bad dents before buying any old bike. Alu or steel bikes can last a long time but sometimes you can't really tell if it will break down tmr or last another 10 years.

I m sorta interested in BMX style bike, as I ride alot on street. But I would also like to be able to bring it out to a trail when my friend ajak.

I understand that I might not be able to be best at either one, so I m willing to compromise in certain aspect.

I saw some bikes from Da Bomb and Dartmoor which seems to be a little like a Jack of all trades. So i m thinking along that line.

Let me know what your thoughts are, thanks.

Ahh then you should consider a hardtail MTB instead of a dirt jump or BMX bike. You can take a MTB to go on trails and still do jumps quite ok. With a dirt jump bike or BMX, you will not be able to pedal at all because the seat is way too low and the geometry is not designed at all for going up or down trails. It's really just for street or bike parks.

Dartmoor is a good brand to start off for hardtail MTBs. Check out the Hornet or Primal. Not sure about Da Bomb bikes because don't really see them around.

i am sharing my friend's mtb

Nais. The photo seems very high quality also.

Point taken.

Thanks for the comments.

Dartmoor is nice, but its freaking expensive. If I were to build the bike from frame up with various used and new components, it requires a budget of RM3.5k.

Here are the spec
-mosso 985xc 29"
-shimano deore with 3 x 10 gear (not sure the details)
-tektro draco hyraulic brake
-truvativ stylo t10 handle bar
-schwalbe rapid rob tyre
-inferno25 rims
-srsuntour shock (dont know the details)

This post has been edited by harry_croft84: Mar 30 2017, 09:40 PM

your fren must be very strong, especially upper body, right?

Smart.. I wonder where can i buy the frame guard? I recently bought a carbon bike, now its naked, i mean no extra protection to it..

guys.
i want my hardtail lighter
but with constraint budget
better upgrade lighter wheelset
or
carbon frame

is this it?

http://bicyclebuysell.com/item/352905/top-...peninsular-msia

mr.diy selling

beli beskal tapi takut calar. lagi baik kasi frame dan gantung aje

Thanks, nanti aku check it out

Nope, bukan takut, just that last resort of protection. Carbon has different characteristics than allu or titanium.. the outer part, especially must be well taken care off.. I will trust my bike, as always and these frame protector will act as the last protector against small small scratches.. at least it'll not affect the outer resin.. But if still jatuh bodoh, well too bad so sad..

Can also check out invisiframe online. They sell pre-cut films that has more coverage and easier to stick on.

Thanks.. in the search i also found this

https://crankskins.myshopify.com/

price wise, not cheap..

I say go with carbon frame. More weight savings. Buy!

but putting this item will make the bike same like an alu bike. maybe i am wrong
u use carbon frame to have a lighter bike. but putting the protection will make it heavier which might cost the same if use an alu frame

Errr... don't think the clear film will weight like 200 to 300gms more bro.

i got mine from http://www.invisiframe.co.uk/