Guides
MTB Hopper guides to choosing a jump ramp, setting it up and riding it safely, plus gift ideas for riders of every age.
CHOOSING A RAMP
How to Choose a Portable MTB Jump Ramp
Not sure which MTB ramp is right for you? Our guide and MTB Hopper comparison table break down the key features to make your decision.
Which MTB Hopper jump ramp fits your kid? Recommended ages for every ramp, how to start jumping safely, and the trainers kids use alongside ramps.
What Can I Buy Instead of a Plywood Bike Ramp?
Plywood ramp rotted or sliding? What to look for in a replacement, where to keep a ramp without a yard, and the MTB Hopper ramps for each rider.
GIFTS
Gifts for Riders: Jump Ramps and Trainers for Every Age
Gift ideas for riders of every age: jump ramps, landings and trainers by rider and budget, plus the date to order by for delivery before Christmas.
Bike Gifts That Last: What a Kid Still Rides Two Years Later
A bike gets outgrown every few years. Jump ramps that work with the next bike too, from age 6, carry up to 130 kg and come with a 2-year warranty.
One Bike Gift for Two Kids: What Both Will Ride
One shared bike gift for two kids at different levels: the LITE + INTRO bundle of two adjustable jump ramps, or COACH, one ramp with five positions.
A Gift for the Rider Who Keeps Saying They'll Learn to Jump
A gift for a partner who wants to learn to jump: a portable ramp for practice at home, a landing to add later and an indoor trainer set for winter.
A Gift for a Teen Mountain Biker Who Has All the Gear
A gift for a teen mountain biker who already has the gear: jump ramps from age 14, a machine for practicing manuals at home and a phone mount for filming.
SETUP AND RIDING
Backyard Bike Ramp Setup: Space, Surfaces and Storage
Set up an MTB Hopper jump ramp at home: how much space each ramp and landing takes, which surfaces work, the push test and where to store it.
Bike Jump Ramp Safety: Gear, Checks and Progression
How to ride an MTB Hopper jump ramp safely: helmet and protection, the check before every session, weight limits for every product and how to progress.
Does a Manual Machine Help You Learn Manuals and Wheelies?
What a manual machine trains, what it leaves to riding, how to practice manuals and wheelies at home through winter, and how to choose one.