Entries by leelikesbikes

All-mountain 29er?

Hey Lee, I want to get a full suspension 29er and ride the terrain that an Enduro or Nomad would shine in. However, it appears as though most, if not all, of the 29ers are built for XC racing. Are you aware of any that are beefier than others?

From the archives: The Shaft

Too cool: This story originally appeared in Fall 2002 on the Fox Racing website and newsletter. The Shaft project is on the back burner, but it brings up a real issue for downhillers, an issue that companies like Honda, Nicolai, Shimano and others are currently addressing. At a Northstar at Tahoe DH race a couple […]

Good moto to learn on?

Hey Lee, it’s Simon again. Glad you liked the pics from Sea Otter, I can see one in your homepage! Time for a moto question: I’ve recently tried a moto and I’m super stoked on it. Problem is, I’m a total beginner. I’d like a simple, easy motorbike that I can learn on, ride trails […]

Light-casing tires for DH?

Lee, The last few seasons I have been running light casing tires (2.5) on my DH rig and have had very good luck with flats. I’m usually running 35 lbs and from rocks to races enjoy the faster spinning setup. My question is: Am I missing out on anything other than durability with a dual […]