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Mastering Mountain Bike Skills: 1st birthday

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Order your copy! The book’s been out for a year. Copies sold: 11,000 Copies being tranlated into Russian: 5,000 Copies being translated into Polish: 2,500 Next language: Spanish I’ll keep you posted on how to get foreign editions. Actual quotes that I did not make up: This book is the best book on a sport […]

Flat pedals for a beginner

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Hey, quick question. I’m thinking about getting into some flat pedals for a bike I’ve mocked up for jumping and stuff. Any recommendations? Oh, I’ve also heard that a pair of shin/knee guards are necessary for “beginners” on the flats. Whadya got?

What’s up with 9-speed?

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Hi Lee, I was thinking lately about the whole 9speed thing in DH and 4X. You can get almost the same gear range with a 8speed and you’ll get smoother and more precise shifting. So why do most of the guys ride with 9speed? Cheers, Simo

Fork for Demo 8

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Hi Lee, I just got my new Specialized Demo 8 frame, and I built it up with parts I already had laying around, with hopes of upgrading in the future. I know you have been riding one of these for a while, and I was wondering what fork feels balanced with this frame? Right now […]

Movie – Underworld: Evolution

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I usually stay out of the mass media stuff, but let me save you money and disappointment. DO NOT see Underworld: Evolution. The only redeeming qualities: 1). Brief but high-quality nudity. 2) I got a couple nice naps — but the heroine kept waking me up with inanities. Satisfy your curiosity: movies.yahoo.com