Entries by leelikesbikes

Stumpy or Enduro SL? (again)

Hello Lee – looks like you’ve got some experience with the Enduro SL so I’ve got a question to ask. At 220lbs and 6ft 2ins (fit not fat) I’ve got a straight choice (for an Enduro 2003 warranty replacement) between a stumpy FSR or an Enduro SL (fitted with Fox 36 forks ‘cos specialized are […]

Losing weight off a bike

Lee, I first off want to tell you that your book is awesome!!!!!! I secondly wanted to ask you a question about the best ways to lose weight off a bike? I have an Enduro that I got upgraded with double track rims and a Marzocchi 66 fork What are the best ways to lose […]

Ultimate truck bed bike rack?

Hi Lee, I’m looking for the ultimate truck bed bike rack. I need something to haul 3 or 4 bikes in the bed of the truck (no bike bumpers!), and would like a model that does not require removal of the front wheel. Anything that does all this for under $300? Thanks, Mark

DS bike for first-timer?

Hi lee my name is robert and i have a question, i am going to enter a dual slalom race next year in the sea otter classic but im not sure what kind of bike i should get to race. do i need like a DH bike or is that to much suspention?. i have […]

Which all-around bike? (again)

Hello Lee, I really need your pro advice for getting a new full sus. It’s my first time getting a ful sus(I was only on hardtail before). And I only have $2500 dollars CDN. I am not a crazy aggressive rider; I am planning to do up to 10 feet drops. But I also love […]

Flexy-front-end madness

Hi Lee, I have a question that maybe you can answer. My lighter bike has 4 inches of travel (older Duke Race fork), radially laced front wheel and a 5mm skewer to connect these. Sometimes I feel that the front end is quite flexible, at least in comparison to Revelation+3x laced wheel+9mm skewer. It is […]

Short track and saddle height

Lee, Dude your clinics rock! I’m ridding so much better then I ever have and thinking about the sick skills you teach every time I’m ripping singletrack…Attack Position! I’ve got a question regarding Short Track and Saddle Height. I’ve had a bike fit and the shop set the saddle height (and body position) for correct […]

Rocky Mountain G3 Gravity Series opens at Keystone June 30

Press release written by me, Lee Keystone Mountain Resort, Colo. (June 30 – July 1) – Two days. Three courses. $10,000 in cash. $20,000 in merchandise. Ride by yourself or with your buddies. The Rocky Mountain G3 Gravity Series marks the return of down-home bro’-style gravity racing — but with timing chips, World Cup-level courses […]

A whole new life

Lee – just picked up Mastering Mountain Bike Skills last week and am already benefiting from the info packed inside! It’s well written, fun to read and breaks down everything so the skills are easy to understand.