Santa Cruz Jackal - Dirt Jumper Bike Check

Just a quick check over all the parts that make up my 2018 Santa Cruz Jackal! It's been super fun to own and I think I ride it more often than my Enduro bike haha.

[@petehorn6705]

Three figures? Damn what a steal for that thing haha

[@Forthetimebeing72]

Just the fork and wheels cost about 1000 or more

[@willhall1954]

The forks cost £1200

[@Johnroberts2013]

I think that wood thing is your new bike frame to replace your specialized 😉 I mean, it certainly would be an upgrade...

[@NoBrakes23]

$465 Those tires look outstanding. I wish Schwalbe did 26" tubeless in skinwall.

[@alexthemtbr]

NoBrakes23 that would be bad ass! Bump up the price a few hundred lol

[@nicoofner85]

You can get the Nobby Nic in skinwall

[@denisandronachi3502]

Please bike weight

[@willhall1954]

Baring in mind the forks cost £1200

[@tajah4149]

if it was my bike i would change the saddle to a bit of a bmx style seat because i think it suits dirt jumpers more

[@nathanceriseconcepcion2897]

I prefer skinnier saddle because it looks alot more aggressive and aerodynamic but yeah i do like the pivotal seats but only for my bmx so yeah imo

[@sandy_knight]

I prefer a seat you can grip with your knees, like an SDG Apollo.

[@MegaBlockface]

Hope to run into you one day again and while riding DJs at Stafford, Lake Cunningham, or Pleasanton BMX park. Sick bike, love it. I have a P.26 with Diety bars, stem, seat, Profile hubs, cranks, and Manitou Circus coil. Although I love my bike this is the frame set I want because of the tapered head tube and threaded BB.

[@zer0bytes2000]

Nice build. Don't need to change anything, but... I love my stealth hubs on my bmx, so I would change up the hubs for instant engagement and silent riding. Thanks for showing us another side!

[@TyBrenninger]

So sick. Please love the videos. Keep it coming maybe an enduro for beginners series. That would be super cool. I’m going to say like $850

[@alexthemtbr]

Ty Brenninger extremely close!

[@ryandacus]

I think it’s sick dude! If it were my dj bike I wouldn’t change a thing at all. Good the way it is for sure. I do think you would fit in quite well with that Carhart shirt here in NC. You could shred the dj in your Carhart shirt and get steezy with it! Haha no but sick bike man and can’t wait to see what the new bike is you have on the way!

[@rogerserafin]

Nice. I'm at Cunningham park every weekend. The jumps are well maintained on Monday and Tuesdays when they are closed for maintenance. The pump track is dialed in and well packed. Dual slalom track is bumpy as I believe it's just watered down during the week. I think they should've built more dirtjumps in there instead of the track. The slope style jumps are dialed in as well. Hope to see you there someday.

[@stevenbarajas563]

Holy shit haha. sometime around a year ago i ran into you and your jackal in watsonville, CA at pinto lake pump track. You mentioned you had an interview at specialized later that day, hope it worked out for you man! thanks for letting me ride the jackal too lol

[@TrailFeatures]

0:57 new flats vs clipless test bed.

[@sohaibyounus]

$850, and that looks like a manual machine lol. Can't wait to see what are you gonna jump on next!

[@anendlessgrove196]

If I changed anything I’d have to say Deity bars, stem, seat, etc etc. I’m biased because almost 100% of my dj components are deity, including frame. But I love their stuff, it’s some of the best out there in my opinion.

[@reecethomas1701]

1:19 guys it’s under 600 dollars he just said the time👍🏻

[@jakeevans1129]

I would change the seat and seat post to a pivotal post and a big DJ seat like the Gusset s2 also the tyres I would put Maxxis DTH front and rear and probably cranks I would change them to the Shimano DXR cranks with a Hope 32t chainring. Also I would run a longer brake hose to wrap around the head tube for barspins and baller points

[@cloverncross]

Your homemade roping trainer looks pretty good I'd say ;)

[@Forthetimebeing72]

Love my rigid NS Majesty I added a front brake to play around on now I will always run a front brake. It's too fun

[@connorbowers6600]

Dude dirt jumps are the best part of mtb so pleeeeease make more

[@leageofoverwatch6961]

That bike looks awesome! More dj-videos would be awesome

[@qltyctrl]

Sweet ride. If it was mine id put the blacked out fox decals on the fork. The dt swiss red is better than orange

[@kelvinmulder]

So sick man, great! That piece of wood in the back must be for goats to jump on.

[@DinoRider710]

EE Wing Titanium Cranks, also brown sensus grips to match tan sidewalls of maxxis ikon.

[@levingamm5956]

Bike looks insane only the saddle looks a bit strange because its an enduro saddle

[@digvt]

Lol I've been putting off getting a DJ since I can't find any decent ones under 1000, YT please bring back the first love at just 800$ again

[@julianhein6219]

The ns bikes offer two dj s at 800-1000-1500 one is the movement Aluminium frame the other is metropolis with steel cromoly frame

[@gary1628]

the wood thing looks like an ancient medieval artillery

[@gurtbadger]

Like to see more dj vids. Park review would be cool. I'd put a small gusset saddle on it, that saddle looks to big to me.

[@tonyresta1170]

i was actually just about to go check out the lake Cunningham park

[@danielabel3826]

Yeah I want to see more dj vids

[@davidochoa6117]

Just pick one up myself almosr exactly the same with maxxis tires from palm desert cycling

[@notwo2683]

That horse in the back round nice

[@hamzahmx7152]

Is the rear hub runnin a thru axle or a quick release

[@biltoron]

I think the grey frame would look even better

[@iL250]

I’d change the seat to pivotal system for barspins n stuff

[@michaelhoundus2457]

I love how that thing looks 🤤

[@MTBTrailMagic]

Super nice bike - $700. My DJ cost me $100 nzd and even with upgrading the brakes, wheels, tyres, stem, grips and pedals it still only cost $400 nzd. That's perfect for me, since I can't jump for shit!

[@mtbboy1993]

this looks like a robust bike, I approve of Renthal :-) I got hte same stem, stem holds on to the bar super long. IF it was mine I woudl swap the pedals to Pedalling innovations Catalyst. they are the only pedal to get, it would make a huge difference for a dirt jump bike, you will be much more stable, so on jumps you wont ''sink'' as much on landings, and of course you sohudl use mid foot position. or saddle to Fabrric Scoop, but s a DJ bike, so it's not nessesary.

[@joelirving9292]

I would put the brake on the right side (left)

[@SlowBimmers]

Maxxis tyres hope fr stem bmx seat post and saddle. All the stuff I would change

[@gregorypatzelt6964]

Damn santa cruz jackal with fox shox niceeee

[@gianlucasampaolo323]

Hi Alex, cheers from Italy and thanks for the video. Would like to ask you how tall are you and which frame size are you riding? I’m 5 ft 7 in, any recommendations for the size? Thanks a lot!

[@nmotionproductions29]

Small, I’m 5’7”

[@ewanhibbert6578]

have you checked out the eminent haste?

[@winchwinch6578]

arent those shwalbe gumwall tabletop tyres

[@troydodds2930]

800? i got a very very similar spec dirtjumper for that price. gotta love a good dirtjumper

[@hedmisten]

That's an insane build lol

[@MTNcorps]

Was that your new chamois drying rack in the background?

[@arturani8279]

Hey, im not fully understand where i can buy this bike in full compelctayion (not only frame)

[@fireking700]

Is it possible to get one of those fox 831 somewhere? Or should I reduce the travel of a regular 36? It seems that it’s impossible to buy it with dj presets

[@alexthemtbr]

Yfrozz I’m honestly not sure. But mine isn’t an 831

[@johnmarkstevenson]

A toture device for stretching limbs.

[@MatthewStrainz]

Where do you buy this bike because Its hard to understand on Santa Cruze website

[@jcmymtb1258]

I think that’s a cow stand, where you wash your cows.

[@justinlawer3577]

Hey Alex, I heard that you didn’t like your trp quadem brakes. I’m looking for some new brakes since my brakes are really cheap and my lever is bent. I know you sis before you got them fro free so I was just wondering if you could hook me up with them if you still got them and I can get them off your hands

[@TyBrenninger]

How did you find this bike for cheap. Please give us tips

[@alexthemtbr]

Ty Brenninger apparently complaining on instagram lol. No but really it’s all about knowing guys in the industry!

[@alexthemtbr]

Unfortunately it seems that the entire world is all about who you know

[@TyBrenninger]

Alex Chamberlin trust me I know I work in a bike shop

[@grindeyyyyy]

I use a single speed track bike for getting about, I’d say it’s just as loud as your dj

[@Beaver-b1v]

Can you only buy the frame for this bike? Thanks

[@coradomagri3039]

Where you shop this bike 🤘

[@peytonhoover6810]

I love your bike man I want it I don’t like fortnight I hate this thing but I love your bike

[@TofuCakeCan]

I can tell that wood thing in your backyard is an anti-tank obstacle, to keep the army from invading your backyard.

[@mravocadoman2999]

So loud hubs or silent? 👁 neins or onyx?

[@alexthemtbr]

Mr Avocado Man onyx for sure!

[@cdabcdefg12345]

Ayy Ty Segall

[@denzgamingyt5444]

Where did u buy that?

[@stevendaniels233]

749.99 also i would change the stem to 33mm version 50mm is too long

[@alexthemtbr]

Steven Daniels definitely not too long. Also I am 6’1” and the reach is like 419 or something

[@MrChad2you]

About how much would you say this set up cost?

[@mitoperez8062]

What’s the frame made of?

[@justharry7743]

I would put a gusset seat on it but that's it

[@k9handlr]

That’s a lake in the background duh!!!! I’m 47 and want to get into dirt jumping/ skate parks....any advice????

[@alexthemtbr]

Jared Lamb never too old to start! I ride hard enduro on dirt bikes with a 71 year old, he still gets better every ride! Start on pumptracks and work your way up to DJ’s. Skateparks are extremely dangerous, in my opinion. Probably best to just master the basics on a pumptrack and bring those skills to dj’s

[@k9handlr]

Thank you so much. I’ll keep you posted. Keep the vids coming. Very inspiring

[@rmack611]

Still more plush then the enduro?...

[@alexthemtbr]

Ryan McLaughlin oh it’s buttery!

[@javis5869]

Do still have it how much?

[@abdullah2696]

What is the total weight of this bicycle?

[@oriazoury177]

Hey, I want to bike this dj bike for long time but I can't find it in my country and i can't find any good deals for those bikes. So if you maybe want to sell it now I'll be happy to buy it for a good price.

[@scubasteve7950]

Do you still have it?

[@jakubdurlik6680]

What size is it ?

[@ddizon666]

Enjoy mate

[@Leon-ou7pi]

Where can i buy this Bike cant find how to buy om the santa Cruz Page please help me😅

[@cameronroche9239]

Get a Chromag Overture saddle!!!

[@clintdraper8047]

What Size?

[@josheverett4514]

Nice bike

[@yalcnsayir1858]

Hello I am living in turkey how can ı take this

[@mtbboy1993]

0:57 roof for house in progress.

[@mtbboy1993]

0:57 a wooden statue in progress.

[@evanrossow6150]

Put a Chris King BB on it!!!!

[@jadenghiringhelli4744]

how much does it weigh?

[@rebeccaburden6245]

2.2 kilos

[@tomhird1447]

Its £649 in England

[@eliwebster4200]

Brb posting an Instagram rant about how i can't find any cheap dirt jumpers ;)

[@-Waltuh_White-]

I got my specialized p3 pro all matte black for $1300 and you got that for under $500

[@DasJav]

Planning on selling it?

[@bluestripezz__gringo1804]

800$?

[@Peanutdenver]

The skeleton from the elusive and hideously large grass chicken.

[@fynnhuntermetcalfe6276]

Not sure about seat. But sick vid anyways

[@cleiasouza5365]

Alguem me fala onde eu compro uma dessa ?😔

[@ceedubble3157]

I wouldn’t change anything! Not even the table tops.

[@RyanBoardman234s]

You ask for too many different replies... Guess the cost, what that wood thing, what type of videos do you want to see, what would you change, guess my new bike, etc. Keep it simple.

[@alexthemtbr]

Ryan Boardman I try

[@bcurt7834]

#SO YEA count ??? Lol

[@RyanBoardman234s]

$900 What do I win?

[@geezybrick9534]

Make a video build bike

[@asselinpower]

It probably cost you like 750$, only us, normal people are stupid enough to pay full retail price for bikes 😂! That d be great if you made a video about « how to save cash when buying a new bike ».

[@caseysmith489]

Around 650 750

[@ToshJucker]

#dreambuild 😬

[@alecd.6449]

You can’t be serious right now?! I would pay $1500 for that and you only paid 3 figures??? NO FUCKING WAY, you lucky basterd!!!

[@10acebikesjodybennettii19]

I like you but haven't watched alot after you and your friends were talking crap about our accents here in knoxville while you were here riding our trails

[@alexthemtbr]

I apologize about that. Inconsiderate and a big lack of judgement on our part.

[@10acebikesjodybennettii19]

Alex Chamberlin I was not expecting you to apologize wow I dig that, humble is not common now days i am human too so I get it thanks for that imo takes an awesome person to admit fault that probably earned you at least my view but as a tech here in town I will let my friends know you apologized we were just having a conversation about it the other day and here we are getting it cleared up cheers bro nice!!

[@goncalobaptista3042]

Thats gotta b 100 quid

[@sawyersibley6260]

It’s for gunsels