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Cheap bike for college

hey i wanted to know from u what bike is the best for college…i need it for commuting from house-college-house or somthing like small trips here and there…i wanna buy used …bikes in range of below 80 $…other things like suspension/brakes/chain/gear need be only as required BUT not exceptionally more features…! please please let me […]

New design, baby!

leelikesbikes.com began in September 2003 with just a boy and a dream. OK, a boy, some bikes, a computer and a dream. Four years later, 40,000 of you are visiting this site each month, and it’s time to step it up! The fine folks at Mayfire rocked this action. It just went live, and we’re […]

Riding in Kansas City?

Hi all. My wife and I are coming to Kansas City this weekend, and I want to ride! Does anyone have a pump track, know a trail or want a clinic? Looks like I’ll be able to ride Friday and Saturday. Post a comment or email me: lee@leelikesbikes.com

Moto basics with KTM’s Scott Bright

Last Sunday I took a moto skills clinic with Scott Bright. Scott is the regional KTM sales rep and a pro off-road racer who teaches clinics with pro off-roader Steve Hatch. Scott was raising money to represent the United States at the International Six Days Enduro. Here are some of the things I learned, and […]

Effect of DH tire size?

Hey Lee, Got a quick question about tire pressure. I’ve been running Kenda Blue Groove 2.7’s up front for years and wanted to switch to a 2.5 for racing. My problem arises when I try to run the 2.5 I cannot seem to find the correct pressure to work like the 2.7. My setup for […]

DH bike setup/position

I’m contacting to get some info on properly setting up the bike for the most optimum position for DH racing. Right now, in all of my pictures, on more of the slower, more flat, or just not as technical sections, it looks as if I am standing straight up. My initial thought is the bike […]

Which size Trance?

Hey Lee, Thanks for all the support & efort you put in to the sport. I am looking at the new Giant Trance x1, and fall between the medium and large frame size (I’m 6′ tall with a 32″ inseam). What are the pros and cons of going either way. I ride xc, but enjoy […]

Build/ride session at Darner’s

Hi all. The 4X and DS tracks are a bit weedy and weather worn, but a little work will fix that. Let’s head out to Darner’s ranch in Nathrop Sept. 29-30 for some build/ride action. For more info contact either Keith Darner or Lee McCormack. Keith Darner (719) 221-1251 keith@rpmcycling.org Lee McCormack lee@leelikesbikes.com