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Dirt bikes are specialists with a wide range of applications. Fans, however, celebrate the small hardtails and their advantages. After all, no other bike is better for tricks. And have you ever ridden the pump track on a fully? Exactly. Pure off-road bikers say: You don't need one. Well, that argument is valid for so many things.
After all, as most mountain bikers can largely agree, dirt bikes are an asset to the bike garage - if you have the space and the desire to play. Then you can also find the time to do tricks. Here are two prominent opinions on the question: Do I need a dirt bike? Plus: our current tips for dirt bikes between 899 and 2300 euros.
Pros & cons: dirt bikes - a must-have or just a nice-to-have?
PRO: Flo Konietzko, ex-professional & brand ambassador
Dirt bikes are real skill boosters: bunny hops, manuals, jumping. You learn these skills better on a dirt bike and can then transfer them to off-road mountain biking. Look at the pros, most of them have a dirt bike past. A nice side effect: dirt bikes are relatively cheaper and easier to maintain. There are now a number of pump tracks where you can let off steam. In short: I wouldn't want to do without my dirt bike. Make sure you buy the right size, it shouldn't be heavier than 13 kilos.
CONTRA: Wolfgang Eysholdt, Coach & Brand Ambassador
No, a dirt bike is not a must-have, but a nice-to-have. Because for me, mountain biking means being out in nature - in other words, off-road. That's why I want a fully, because the fun factor is much higher. A fully has reserves for botched stunts and a wide range of use. Then there's the time factor. I don't know about you, but I have around ten hours a week for biking. I have a downhill bike, enduro bike, e-mountain bike, racing bike and even a dirt bike in my garage. The dirt bike is the one I would most likely do without, because I can't do everything.
Tough guys: 7 dirt bikes at a glance
Cube Flying Circus
Does the name say it all? Cube offers the Flying Circus in just one configuration and this stylish colour. Fork: Manitou Circus Sport (100 mm). Special feature: The bike also has a front brake.
- Weight: 11.8 kilos*
- Price: 1099 Euro >> available here
XPro Digga C.R.E.A.M.
The young label from Regensburg welds the aluminium frame together in Bavaria (one size). It's actually only available as a frame kit, but now also as a limited edition complete bike with sophisticated equipment (e.g. Rockshox DJ fork).
- Weight 11.6 kilos*
- Price: 2300 Euro
Canyon Stitched 360
The entry-level model Stiched 360 has a Manitou Circus Sport fork (100 mm) in the head tube. The aluminium dirt bike is intended to be very versatile, but is no lightweight. However, the Stitched is available in many variants.
- Weight: 12.2 kilos*
- Price: 999 Euro
NS Circus
The bike label from Poland keeps it simple with its dirt bike: one model, one size, one price. The aluminium frame features a dirt fork from RST (100 mm) and in-house components. Not a lightweight!
- Weight: 12.3 kilos*
- Price: 929 Euro >> available here
Propain Trickshot
Application: Jumps and pump tracks were the Propainis' choice for the Trickshot. The aluminium frame houses the Marzocchi Bomber DJ (100 mm). Propain allows you to choose the decal colour yourself, for example.
- Weight: from 10.8 kilos*
- Price: from 1499 Euro
Rose The Bruce 1
The Bruce wants to feel just as comfortable on dirt jumps as it does on pump tracks. The equipment and details look harmonious. The aluminium frame is available in two colours. Top: Price-performance ratio for the entry-level model.
- Weight: 11.3 kilos*
- Price: 899 Euro >> available here
YT Dirtlove Core 1
The mail-order company from Forchheim recently introduced the affordable Core 1 version. Speciality: dirt jumps. The steel frame is available in two sizes. The head tube houses the potent Circus Expert fork from Manitou (100 mm).
- Weight: 11.8 kilos*
- Price: 1399 Euro
* Manufacturer's specification
