Buying the RIGHT dirt jumper

Today I'm reviewing the Haro Thread Two Vs. the Haro Steel Reserves 1.2
Haro Thread Two:
haromtb.com/collections/frees...
Haro Steel Reserve:
haromtb.com/collections/frees...

[@AprilRideMTB]

those haros look like such rad bikes for the money!

[@MrGeofftrains]

Kyle Warner - Mtb they definitely are worth it,I’ve had almost no problems out of mine and I ride it everywhere all the time,only problem I seem to have are flat tires😂but that’s just my bad luck I suppose

[@eatnpooter1634]

sick review !!! am looking to get my first DJ and this definitely helped !!! Thanx !!!

[@andrejdragojlovic5052]

same

[@aidenmaves5537]

Nice ktm

[@baz2383]

I am getting the 2021 Thread 2 in a week or two! I can't wait! This review helped. I'm in the mid TN area so you might see me at Oak Mountain sometime. Also you should come and check out the new pump track and jump lines at Chickisaw Trace Park in Columbia TN. They are the best in the area.

[@JohnHicksFilm]

How would you compare your thread two vs your thread slope with dual suspension

[@barrynobles95]

Same but completely different haha. Geometry feels close but you feel the soft rear end when riding tight transition jumps

[@JohnHicksFilm]

@@barrynobles95 Thanks for the reply I saw you hop 48 inches with the slope in another video which seemed like it would be harder with the rear suspension. Just getting into these bikes and your videos are helping me learn 👍

[@klassickingz9094]

@@barrynobles95 upgrade to aluminum version 🤔 isn't chromoly a better material than them all??? What's your thoughts because i worry if it ain't chromoly it can brake easily.

[@barrynobles95]

Na. Alum has come a long way. Steel is heavy. They both have their pros and cons. I doubt you’ll have an issue ever. I never have

[@klassickingz9094]

@@barrynobles95 oh okay aluminum is lighter to right? I was told chromoly is lighter and more flexible

[@jefferylane6643]

Like the safe setup you have. See the mattresses but what kind of top covering do you have? Want to up my game but have a little age on me and love your setup. Think I would feel a lot better doing new tricks with your setup.

[@st0tes5020]

Appreciate the guidance!!

[@ron6471]

Thanks for the help Barnes N Nobles!!

[@keananconnor4221]

came back to rewatch I started with a low end dirt jumper now it weights the same as my bmx 10.25kg

[@kevincleary4293]

Debating between the Thread 2 and the slope. If i was doing majority dirt jumping but also some trail riding (nothing too gnarly, no big rocks or stumps) which would you suggest being that you have both bikes?

[@ianmangham4570]

Amazing skills man 🙏🇬🇧👍

[@reynaldorivera7641]

I have the regular fork, but I don’t dirt jump. I’m more of a casual urban rider, my body is to beat up to get to crazy like I used to with free ride man biking

[@bwg2020]

Awesome review! uh - ok, can you show steps to learn bar spin or truck driver 🙏Thx!

[@marinussimelhag8822]

Thank you for the help

[@lukasbormann4830]

Look at the Rose the Bruce, high end for 1k and really good starter for 800€

[@deasisjosefcailea.2765]

Hey man I wanna buy the haro thread two how much is it and nice review

[@Smoovebert]

You can add a lockout to the manitou circus sport fork for about $80

[@daveisnoob]

Came for dirt jumpers subbed for the Yelawolf 🤟

[@rud8051]

How tall are you and what size frame do you ride? I'm 6'0ft what size frame do I need?

[@arcadegir2520]

Thanks for the info and my bike also a haro

[@aqua.gabriel]

Would be great to see something about how to know if you need taller handle bars, I’m about 6’2 and feel that I could benefit from a 55mm rise

[@nathanmast7027]

Yes, always a taller bar.

[@btretro2715]

I don’t see the gopro when you switch cameras and it’s driving me crazy

[@nekomeido]

Started with a Norco Rampage 2 with 13,39kg just month ago and now It weighs 11,4kg and I don't even have all upgrades done.

[@__mayo1802]

Welp, i bought a 2011 haro steel reserve 1.1, bout to change the bars, stem and fork, i rly need a suspension

[@pinchpeak5203]

DJs are worth their weight in gold right now. Impossible to get

[@MrGeofftrains]

Okay so I have a 2014 Steel Reserve 1.2 and the fork absolutely sucks but it was stuck when I bought it bc the original owner knew nothing about it and Never rode the bike,I bought it,unfroze the fork and it’s a spring fork not an air fork and I ride all the time everywhere and that fork all the way preload up the fork barely moves and it’s basically rigid,my buddy with the manitou fork has never serviced it in 5 years except for some air and it’s still going strong,although I prefer my HARO to his Norco One25

[@MrGeofftrains]

And I ride in North Alabama and I only say that bc Barry lives somewhere here in Alabama,but yeah,forks don’t need upgrading necessarily,I have a mechanical disk and they’re great,keep the cranks greased,and the fork oiled and you’ll never have an issue outside of maybe a flat tire or maybe that’s just my bad luck😂all I ever did was buy wider bars bc preference and I bought Maxxis Holy Rollers and ODI soft compound longneck flangeless and that’s it,I’m not new but it was cheap and I’ve always been a DJ,upgrades aren’t exactly necessary for these HARO bikes

[@MrGeofftrains]

Oh and I failed to mention the Fork in question for my Steel Reserve bc it’s 6 years old is an RST Dirt fork and yeah...big time sucks,the manitou forks are great especially for the cost

[@frrps6418]

Sick

[@vrwgq3q]

I run a older Jamis Kromo 4130 w/ a 831 Fox 32... there are so many nice alu bikes - la bomba, transition pbj, norco rampage, commencal absolut... however every time the kids ask me to try mine, they always say... its so smooth. its 'heavy' for sure... I definately prefer the BMX parts as its cheaper and maybe stronger, though heavier. Mine is mostly loaded with aliennation parts and basic 3 piece bmx crankset. I still think Steel still has its place, esp for DJ-ing and it seems like the most favored bike, if people would pony up, is picking up the Chromag monk. That said, if your goal is to race pumptrack or 4x... go alu

[@allTimeFavorite]

Where did you get those riser bars on the Steele Reserve???

[@barrynobles95]

Randle Boyd I think they are deity

[@Charlie-lu1kn]

Just saw this video turns out it was posted on my bday, btw Im thinking of buying a Mafiabike Blackjack D bike is it worth it?

[@brandonkelly7410]

No mafias will break easily

[@alfiehobson9695]

I'd say the blackjack is decent for beginners but if you think you'll be hitting big jumps you want to get one with front suspension.

[@wavedave9503]

Hello Nice comparison thank you! Can you rewiew a steal and aluminum slopestyle bike? Also comparing framsizes and what they do to the ride? Cheers!!!

[@ConTheDon187]

My brother is selling me a supercross propel, it's more setup for slopestyle but I will change it up a bit for dirtjumping, like getting rid of the 10 speed rear for a little while to see how it feels. It can be nice having gears though haha. I was going to get the Vere Radix Dlx but for $250 more than my brother said he'd sell me his bike for and it's got manitou circus experts, carbon fiber cranks, oval sprocket, hydraulic disc brakes, and other better stuff I pick the supercross. Even on pinkbike everyone wants original retail for their beat up used bike hahaha.

[@robertsalazar2307]

I'm thinking bout getting a dj. They just feel so small though cuzz I'm six five. Can u recommend a model or upgrades like longer neck bigger bars etc to make it more comfortable or maybe get 27.5? Thanks! BONES.

[@barrynobles95]

Check out the DJ video I just posted

[@wrberkley4917]

Where die you get those hi-rise bars on the Steel Reserve?

[@mk3driftmotion]

Looks exactly like the Deity Highside 760 bars I put on my Haibike Xduro Nduro. I am 6'2" and started with their 50mm rise version, but it was just a little too low so I put those on an older bike I have and I changed to the 80mm version. It's an AWESOME handlebar! Super strong and they look nice. Jenson USA had them in stock.

[@lowery02]

Funny your buddy’s running the high rise bars with about 1.5 inches of spacers on top of the stem. Prob just waiting to cut the steerer tube down?

[@barrynobles95]

Was a borrowed bike. Mine was the alum one

[@joebotz1243]

I'm 6ft 3 what frame do you recommend? Someone told me the Haro Steel Reserve long but you know without test riding them it's difficult to tell and most bike shops don't have them in stock

[@JasonGN2045]

Looks like you never got a response. I just got a 1.2 and I'm 6'2". Feels really small but I'm used to riding a hybrid w/ 700c tires.

[@joebotz1243]

@@JasonGN2045 thanks man

[@JasonGN2045]

@@joebotz1243 I'm now looking for higher rise bars, but the consensus is that I just need to get used to riding it. I think I was just lucky to find a bike at all these days. DJs posted on fb marketplace or craigslist don't last more than a day here in my area.

[@lrvz7187]

@@joebotz1243 If you guys still loking for DJ's for tall people, look at the Transition PBJ, comes in S/L/XL sizes and the frame if you can find it in stock its only around 450€, most one sized DJ's are developed for people max 5'5

[@lrvz7187]

@@JasonGN2045 ^

[@JasonGN2045]

Just picked up a used steel reserve 1.2 last week. It's my first DJ but I'm 6'2" and it feels tiny. Do I just need to get used to it? Or would taller handle bars help? Or do I just need a bigger bike?

[@barrynobles95]

Dirt jumpers are all normally just one size. You could do bigger bars to help. Deff get use to it. You’ll love it.

[@lrvz7187]

The one siced DJs are just too small for peple over 6'0 (i'm 6'1) luckily there are some brands with more sizes, the best one you can find i think is the Transition PBJ, comes in S/L/XL sizes, and the frame is 450€ on my closest dealer, sadly out of stock

[@lowery02]

I’m 6ft and have run a 21” bmx frame my whole life. My P-Series is a one size fits all at 22.5” and it’s definitely roomy. I could see riser bars and a slightly longer stem accommodating someone up to 6’2” no issues.

[@ROSE-by5su]

Some manufacturers produced different sizes of Dirtjumpers and one of them are Commencal they have bigger sizes and smaller sizes now also I think propain have 2 sizes since some of pro riders are like over 6ft tall they produced bigger frames to bring more people in sport

[@untestedunit7782]

I have the 1.1 version, I’m around your height and I’m good as long as my knee doesn’t hit the handles

[@dr.pjoter8778]

Should I buy dirt jumper for 750$ euro?

[@lukasherngren]

Hey! Do you know which is the lightest dirt jumper of them all? Sincerely, Luke!

[@barrynobles95]

The thread two for sure

[@overwatch2132]

Hi I’m from Canada and the steel reserve 1.2 is over $1000, so I’m wondering what another complete bike you would recommend?

[@Tommy-um2xm]

The 1.1

[@overwatch2132]

@@Tommy-um2xm yeah but that has a rigid fork

[@motov8-garage832]

Polygon, or definitely check out Airborne. They got a few really nice models and great quality.

[@2strokezay189]

I NEED ONE

[@TheMTBbasher]

What size wheels do DJ’s generally run?

[@MrGeofftrains]

26 inch

[@kaleblum2478]

Geoffrey Gallison rarely you’ll see some with 24 inch

[@policies8534]

kaleb lum trials bikes have 24

[@alfiehobson9695]

26 inch, depending on height comfort sometimes 24 inch

[@parrotgoat335]

Hi im knew ti this and am looking for a good dirt jump bike any recomendations

[@hazza788]

Depends on how much you want to spend. NS bikes and haro do some great budget bikes 🚲haromtb.com/collections/freestyle-mtb nsbikes.com/movement,36,pl.html

[@parrotgoat335]

@Eli Carter ok thanks

[@stevenkierc.palacay8737]

Do you have old fork, new subcriber here i like your videos

[@barrynobles95]

Thanks for joining! No old forks tho

[@Belikada57]

Why does it sound like that?

[@xNEOx9109]

Do u know any good dirt jumper bikes for like 600 pounds or 500

[@jcbanbury]

For that money build your own.. or buy second hand and upgrade, I have a DMR and kona

[@janrobinsonus]

how would you rate this against a mountain bike for just riding trails or on grass no tricks

[@barrynobles95]

As in Mtb trails for long distance? Completely different machines. This bike is designed purely around dirt jumping and Pumptrack riding. Just a fun playful bike ya know?

[@indycanada6501]

Hello my height is like 6feet1 or 2 I don’t know feet but I’m 184.3cm and I don’t know what inch fit for me can you please tell me what inch Dart jump bike should I get 🙏 I’m sorry I’m bad at English

[@barrynobles95]

Well they only come in one size and they seem to always fit everyone just right

[@RNicknackpaddywhack]

The manitou circus coil that I have on my mongoose fireball has a 20mm axle. That’s weird about yours.

[@barrynobles95]

I think just different models. New slope review drops tonight and it’s the same fork you have

[@ConTheDon187]

A good dirt jumper right now is hard to get hahahaha

[@Chris.Halesbjj]

Hey, I like this video, however I think it would have been better for people looking to purchase, if the bikes were as standard. 🤙🏻

[@barrynobles95]

Didn’t have that option in the moment of I would have.

[@gulllllll1]

I'm in the market to buy a DJ , I'm confused with sizing though , I am 177cm tall , I think thats 5,9

[@ORnaBO]

Anyone doing street riding with a aluminum frame? Just interested as I've never had a chance to.

[@barrynobles95]

Works great. Just gotta be careful with grinding but alum is a softer metal

[@jdubmash]

Are those 26" or 27.5?

[@barrynobles95]

26”. It’s pretty rare to find a 27.5 dirt jumper

[@jdubmash]

Right on, thanks man...!

[@jdubmash]

Seen you in springdale a couple years ago

[@jdubmash]

Red Bull pump track world championship

[@kingog9421]

I thought for dirtbike is good a hard fork

[@solamorosalinda3576]

I wish i have one of those

[@tatatatov]

Why do u have such big forearms?

[@barrynobles95]

Bc I’ve worked out, rode bikes, and dug with shovels my whole life haha

[@tatatatov]

@@barrynobles95 That seems, exactly like the anwser I was expecting haha, Welp good job my man keep it up!

[@CveBro]

My 700 dollar dirt jumper is only 10.5kg

[@monoPRD]

Aluminij? :) sto vozis?

[@hughkaplan1458]

hoow do i put brakes on these bikes

[@jcbanbury]

🤨🤨

[@robbdgaf1768]

Yelawolf 🎶

[@christianejorcadas6653]

Sana 0 All

[@dontbelieveeverythingyouth8173]

Buying the right jumper. If you can even buy one at all... A 26 jump bike at top spec must literally be one of the most difficult things to get your hands on.

[@barrynobles95]

Yea man. Such crazy times. I need to update mine and know it’s not even an option at the moment

[@dontbelieveeverythingyouth8173]

@@barrynobles95 I don't know about stateside mate but here in Europe it's a no-go on almost every single brand, first day of summer and every shop is sold out, only thing available is the P3 which is nice but hefty price. I'd build one but been through that before a few times and it never seems to go to plan 😂 Hahahaha whoever snapped them up will be enjoying themselves this summer 🙂

[@DarrinR.-pq8md]

As a new father to a beautiful little girl, Is it in your best interest to tempt fate and risk being paralyzed from a broken spinal cord flipping around on a Mountain bike..? BMX is the bread and butter of your life. If it was me, which I'm not, I would give up the high risk stunt riding and maybe teach it in a safer environment. Just look up Mountain bike fails and ask, is the reward worth the risk?