Airborne Skyhawk DJ 26 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
999$
Weight | 11.62 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Manitou Circus Expert
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Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Manitou Circus Expert, 100mm-travel, 41mm offset, 1.5” taper
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
14t cog (30/14 gear ratio)
Crank
Heat-treated tubular chromoly 3-piece, 175mm length, 48-spline chromoly spindle
Bottom Bracket
Sealed European with 19mm heat-treated chromly 48-spline spindle
Chain
KMC Z610HX
Chain Guide
No
Pedals
9/16” pedals sold separately
Wheels
Front Hub
Sealed cartridge bearing with 20mm thru-axle front hub, sealed cartridge bearing with 10mm (3/8”) heat-treated chromoly axle (135mm hub spacing) rear hub
Rear Hub
Sealed cartridge bearing with 20mm thru-axle front hub, sealed cartridge bearing with 10mm (3/8”) heat-treated chromoly axle (135mm hub spacing) rear hub
Rims
6061 aluminum, double wall, 32-hole, 36mm wide
Spokes
Stainless steel with brass nipples
Tires
Kenda Kranium, 26 x 2.1”
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level T hydraulic disc
Brake Levers
SRAM Level T
Cockpit
Stem
CNC machined alloy front load, 40mm length
Handlebar
7050-T6 series aluminum riser, 35mm clamping area, 810mm width, 2” rise
Grips
Mushroom design, flangeless
Headset
FSA, 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” tapered
Seat
Saddle
4-panel padded Pivotal
Seatpost
Alloy Pivotal, 27.2mm diameter, 200mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Skyhawk DJ 26 completes the Airborne Skyhawk model. Airborne launched 2 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Dirt Jump bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Dirt Jump bike you should know that the average price is 863$. However, even though the average price of a Dirt Jump bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2020 and its price was 999$. In conclusion, this bike price is 15.76% higher than the price of the average Dirt Jump bike.
Dirt Jump bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Dirt Jump bike is 12.37 kg (27.27 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Airborne Skyhawk DJ 26 it’s weighing 11.62 kg (25.62 lbs). At this weight, is a bit lighter than average. In other words, this model is 6.45% lighter than the average Dirt Jump bike.
Skyhawk DJ 26 components
Fork
This bike has the Manitou Circus Expert fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Airborne Skyhawk DJ 26 2020, has a 26″ aluminum model. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Skyhawk DJ 26 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.