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F100 vs. TALAS for Yeti 4X?
/6 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikesHi 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 […]
Whiteface Pump Track Endurance Challenge
/5 Comments/in Events, Pump tracks/by leelikesbikesWilmington, New York, is pretty far from Boulder, Colorado, but this event is gonna be awesome.
Open house for Valmont Park gravity trails
/in Trail building/by leelikesbikesPreliminary plans will be unveiled at The Fix at 7 p..m this Friday. This is your chance to provide input. More details:
The joys of indoor training: Part 1 – Equipment
/10 Comments/in Ask Lee, Skills/training/by leelikesbikesHi Lee, Thanks for the info reguarding weak hip flexors. I’ve started in on James’ DB combo workout too. I am looking for some advice on a stationary trainer for intervals to complement my treadmill workouts for the winter. I’ve read about your recumbent on such a device, so I suspect you have an opinion […]
Saved by sardines
/4 Comments/in Equipment/by leelikesbikesWay back in the day, when our rides were both fast and long, I hit a horrible bonk, and I was rescued by an interesting character with very different taste in bikes.
The right tool for the job, Volume 129
/9 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikesLee, I absolutely love the feel of the demo. The slack angles and rear suspension feel perfect on the decents. However, the type of riding most available to me is more suited for an enduro sl or even a stumpjumper. The local trails here aren’t easily shuttled, and I’ve grown quite accustomed to getting out […]
Backyard dirt jump liability
/20 Comments/in Ask Lee, Dirt jumping/by leelikesbikesHey Lee, I have a set of jumps that I built on my parents land behind their house. I built the jumps so that I could share them with the local kids and riders, who I have met riding my local skatepark. I am trying to promote and build a positive bike scene. The jumps […]
Finding some peace on Highway 93
/2 Comments/in /by leelikesbikesFrom the “Wrong Tools for the Job” file comes today’s ride. It was totally unexpected and un-extreme — but just what I needed.
What’s with the forks on the 2009 Enduro SLs?
/26 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikesPeople have been asking why the new Enduro SLs, except for the S-Works model, are using FOX 32 forks instead of last year’s Specialized E150. I got the answer from The Doctor himself, Brandon Sloan.
DH training with limited terrain
/4 Comments/in Ask Lee, Downhill, Skills/training/by leelikesbikesLee, I live in Mt. Airy, MD where there are no pump tracks or dirt jumps. I go Dh ing every sunday. I am planning on starting dh racing in the spring and summer. I just picked up some Kreitler rollers for fun. What can i do on the other days of the week to […]
Dirt-jump hardtail for all-around riding?
/11 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikesBilly is considering a Giant STP-0 for his do-all bike, and I think that’s a fine idea.
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