My son is the factory Stacyc bike rider for Dirt Bike Vault. When we need to do research or test the bikes, he heads out to the practice track (our backyard) and gets to testing. He has been riding his 12-inch since he was 2 years old. He shreds on the bike very well and ...
If you’re brand new to the STACYC bike world, you probably have a lot of questions and want more information before you buy one for your kid. I know, I was there. I was in that position not long ago. Maybe you’ve owned a STACYC bike for a bit, but that just opened more questions ...
This coming weekend (April 22, 2023), Monster Energy Supercross is heading to East Rutherford, NJ (MetLife Stadium) for Round 14 of the Supercross season. (Here you can find the Supercross TV schedule for more details). I’m personally pumped for this weekend for a few reasons. The first reason is that it’s the first East-West showdown ...
If you ride frequently, your dirt bike chain will eventually stretch enough to need an adjustment. The process of tightening a chain isn’t difficult, but it does require a handful of basic tools. If you’ve never completed the job, we’ll take you through the tools needed and how to tighten a chain on a dirt ...
People often wonder if dirt bike sprockets are universal, particularly when it comes to finding replacement parts or upgrading to an aftermarket sprocket. Sprockets play a crucial role in a dirt bike’s performance, determining the power transfer from the engine to the rear wheel. Understanding their compatibility is essential for both maintenance and performance considerations. ...
Imagine, if you will, that you’re riding your dirt bike on a Sunday morning and the setting is perfect. It’s warm, but not hot. There is a light breeze. The dirt is perfect for good traction but is just damp enough to keep the dust low. You’re riding to hit the next jump, and then ...
Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve always felt that Jett Lawrence is the faster Lawrence brother. Maybe it’s because of the way the announcers talk about the riders differently. Maybe it’s because Jett has professional championships while Hunter doesn’t. Maybe it’s because Jett is more of a “fan favorite.” I can’t really point to why ...
I felt it when Aaron Plessinger said, “That one hurts, that one hurts a lot,” after his crash in the final laps of the Detroit Supercross race this past weekend. After making an early-race pass on Adam Cianciarulo for the lead, Plessinger led 20 laps of the 450 main before crashing just three turns before ...
The incident between Haiden Deegan and Jordon Smith on Saturday night in the first 250 heat race of Supercross was the crash heard ’round the world. It’s also caused a lot of keyboard warriors to fight each other on social media while trying to determine who is at fault for the accident. Deegan is a ...
Most dirt bike riders choose to wear gloves because they offer some level of protection against rocks and dirt, or in case they go down. While they do give you some protection, it can still sting the digits when a rock hits a knuckle or a tree branch leaves a not-so-subtle reminder you need better ...
