Entries by leelikesbikes

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

Manuals: Help, I’m tipping over!

Hey Lee, Love your site and the book, great work on both mate. I guess this has probably been done to death but im having alot of trouble with manuals and wheelies. Getting the front up and balancing front to back is easy, my problem is I always tip over sideways! People say move your […]

It’s OK to walk

Life here is rolling along with a big, fat capital L. When things are changing and rocking and rolling, I guess you gotta pin the sections you know, roll the sections you don’t know and — yeah, get off and walk when you have to.

Adjusting geometry for freeride?

Hi Lee, Love your book and your website! I am trying to decide how to set up my Cannondale Prophet. I ride mostly XC/trail stuff but next week I want to ride a trail with some drops (5ft) in it. When I rode last week with the bike set to FR mode (low BB 67.5 […]

Specialized P.3 vs. P.2 Cro-Mo

Hi Lee I have your Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, and Pump track e-book. Both are excellent, and I have learned a lot from them. I wish I lived close enough to you to take some skills clinics. Do you ever come to Canada (Ontario)? Just a quick question about Specialized P.bikes, I can get a […]