Entries by leelikesbikes

Measuring stem length

Lee, I was wondering if you could share with us the method of measuring stem length, and is this method shared by all manufacturers. I am thinking of possibly stretching out the cockpit just slightly on my Giant STP, and was thinking maybe a slightly longer stem and possibly just a tad more rise in […]

Pumping at The Brickyard

Hi Lee, I just wanted to let you know that I bought your Pump Track Nation book a couple of months ago and since then I have made a sweet pump track in my backyard. Here is a video that Justin from Lucent Productions made from last weekend’s get together. -Tom (Keep reading for a […]

Lopes is winning on his Ibis Tranny

Hi Lee I was surfing the net when I came across the Ibis Tranny, looks cool, concept of a sub 20 lbs bike that comes apart to fit into a suit case and comes along on trips, brilliant! I know you and Brian are buds, has he said anything to you about the Tranny? I […]

DH training at the school gym

Could you recommend someone that offers skills clinics near Baltimore MD. I am specifically interested in down hilling. Are there any books you know about that are specifically about downhill training or technique. i already bought the mountain bike techniques book. lastly what exercises should i do, i have weight lifting in school for a […]

High-altitude jetting for trail moto?

hey lee, wondering what you did to you 250x to make it run better at high altitude. we took the babes to switzerland trail and i think it’s time to get them better jetting for the mountains. who did the work for you? and do you know what exactly was done? also did you modify […]

Jump jam at The Fix this Sunday

Come out and rock The Great Pumpkin Jam this Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. | Live music by The Eyeballs. | Food, beverages and bike jumping. | The jumps and pump track will be open to everyone. | 3085 Bluff St., Boulder, CO | www.thefixbikes.com

Still here …

… just pinned with Work (capital W). When I get a chance: – Update on the Valmont Bike Park in Boulder. Sick. – Sweet singletrack at Buffalo Creek Mountain Bike Park. – Various reader questions. Stay tuned …

F100 vs. TALAS for Yeti 4X?

Hi Lee, I have a 2008 Yeti 4x which i need to buy a fork for. Im undecided between the fox rlc f100 series or a fox 32 rlc talas with the 100/120/140mm setting and 15mm axle. I want the bike to be my most verstile bike in my stable and be a good all […]