Can Jumping ramps ruin my gear bike?

Question

will jumping ramps with my gear bike mess up the gears? I have a next avalon 26"

Answer 1

Yes, depending on how high. I've jumped a ramp on my mountain bike before, and it didn't wind up too well. I got major air, and came down, to my dismay, I was on the ground winded because I did an unwilling endo due to my front tire being bent completely in half. So I suggest not jumping ramps on your mountain bike, unless they're small and you have a strong rim.

Answer 2

in your case, yes. I just looked up your bike, and the frame is a womens type which are less strong than a mens type of frame. It is also not a high quality bike (no offense) so it will not have great components and break easily. if you wanted to jump, i would suggest getting a dirt jumping bike, a BMX bike

Answer 3

dang has it surved thats a comfort bike but the gears should be fine the frame and the suspeions are going to break fast its not ment for that

Answer 4

Well, impact can damage your bicycle, but I would have thought that your gears would be the least of your worries. I would worry about cracking your forks, breaking spokes, hubs or rims or even damaging the frame. As it has 26" wheels, I assume it is a mountain bicycle, not a BMX. These really aren't meant for jumping you know. Be careful.