Entries by leelikesbikes

Can Sand Hill Ranch be saved?

Hey Lee I have just recently heard that the good folks at sandhill ranch might be considering shutting down the bike section because of unknown reasons. I personally consider this a horrible thing to happen. If I had the opportunity to help them keep the area open or help maintain the park, I would. Can […]

Shorter shock on SX Trail?

Hey Lee. I have an older 05 sx trail frame I am looking to build up for light freeride use. It uses a 5th element 8.75×2.5 shock. The headangle is too steep though even with the very long 66 forks it originally came with. I am wanting to run an 06 for 36 talas on […]

Cornering: Which foot forward?

Hi Lee, Your website in an invaluable source of info, and thanks to your tips I’ve become a better rider. Lately I’ve been practicing aggressive cornering a lot; as you say pointing your hips in the direction of the turn is key. I’ve noticed that I can more effectively point my hips in the right […]

More: Core Skills Clinics

This summer’s public clinics have been a ton of fun. Due to popular demand, we’re going to rock some Core Skills Clinics on July 26 and Aug. 2, 9 and 16. There is no better (or cost effective) way to improve your cycling kung fu. Keep reading …

Frame size for tall pump/urban/trail rider

Great site Lee. My buddies and I are getting more into pump tracks. Most recently we just laid the groundwork on my friends backyard pump track. Its already starting to take shape nicely. I have a question about bikes. I’m 6′ 2 and I’m trying to figure out what kind of frame to build up. […]

Off to Carbondale

I’m off to teach a two-day clinic in Carbondale, near Aspen, Colo. Day 1 is drills and skills. Day 2 is on-trail application. I look forward to ripping some new trails and rocking the Carbondale public pump track. Maybe sneak in a run at Keystone on the way home … Sweet style!

Minimum gear to try moto riding

Lee, I don’t know if this is the appropriate venue for this question, but here goes. What are the minimum requirements to start riding motos? I have MTB DH stuff but I feel like that won’t cut it, safety-wise. I have access to a bike, but no gear. What should I get/borrow? Thanks, Brian Glass