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1x drivetrain for bikepacking?

I’m a fit 52 old on a 2007 3×9 26” Ibis Mojo planning to bikepack the Colorado Trail in July. The drivetrain has considerable wear, and probably needs to be replaced. Do I just stick with it or move to a more modern setup? I’m considering moving to 1X11, 30t front, 11-46 back. I know […]

Like a red thread

Lee, I only flew over the “Riding over things kung fu master style” lessons in your llbmtb.com online mountain bike school, but I like how your Push-Pull philosophy just goes through all your lessons like a red thread. Due to this I have spent a lot of time getting stronger off the bike, to get […]

Wheelie dropping made simple

I just posted a “How to wheelie drop” lesson on the LLB online MTB school. This lesson should come after you’re consistent on larger drops, and after you’ve dialed in your “kung fu power wheelie” — the crucial explosion that lifts your front wheel as you leave the precipice. Here’s an animation from the wheelie […]