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DH-ability: Is it the rims?

Lee – I recently rode my friend’s brand new Santa Cruz Nomad. He’s got it set up for heavy duty free ride and can run the Northstar DH trails on it. He’s got WTB LaserDisc FR (30MM wide) with 2.3 Weirwolfs on them. I ride a Heckler with similar compnents but am using the WTB […]

The great BMX odyssey of 2008: Day 1

As some of you know, I’m busy working on the definitive BMX how-to book. It’s coming along well, and I’m learning a lot from some of the best racers in the sport. The way I see it, if I’m gonna write about BMX, I should RACE BMX! So …

Gary Fisher GED upgrades?

Lee, I am looking to convert my ’05 Gary Fisher GED into a better pump track / dirt jump rig. The main thing is the fork, right now it has a 130mm Marzocchi Drop-Off. I’m thinking of swapping it for a 100mm fork, like the Marzocchi 4X. What other forks should I be considering? Anything […]

Public Mountain Bike Skills Clinics

Master the essential skills of mountain biking. Beginners will gain a solid foundation for safe, enjoyable riding. Experts will improve their smoothness and speed, and learn to ride new terrain. Learn new skills. Increase your confidence. Have more fun! These public clinics are the world’s quickest and least expensive way to learn the good stuff. […]

Time on his hands: Rear hub maintenance?

Hey Lee, A little bike maintainance question concerning the hub/pawl drive assembly on modern mtb wheels like mavics or azonic outlaws, etc. Since these wheels have sealed bearings, should you put any lubrication inside the freewheel or on the drive pawls? If so, should I use grease, oil, or what? (It seems like the lubricant […]

Braaaping and back pain

Hey Lee!! Love the site, love the book. I was wondering if you have had any lower back issues during the course of your cycling experience. Yesterday I was braaaping and today I feel a lot of stiffness and soreness in my lower back. I never had any serious injuries to constitute any sniveling. I’m […]