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Apples vs oranges: Enduro vs rigid 29er

Hi Lee, I have a 2010 Enduro and it’s great for carving the steeper trails but It’s a bit too much for the commute/longer rides. I’m 6ft5 and I have a 19″ hardcore hardtail (2010 Orange p7) for a second bike but its a bit too short and I’m considering a Kona Unit 29er to […]

What happened to slingshot starts?

Hello! Being a happy owner of the “Mastering Mountain Bike Skills” book, I have recently bought a second edition of it. After flicking through it, I see that there generally are a lot of things that were not in the first version – like your “attack position”, dual-slalom racing cues, “avoid injures” chapter and better […]

29 v 26: Let the battle ensue

My friend Jason, Specialized rep to the stars, says I get to test-ride a new carbon Epic 29er. All I’m saying is: Epic 29er vs Mighty Stumpjumper FSR. Timed laps. XC trails. Forget those maintain-constant-uphill-power-then-coast-the-downhills 29 v 26 tests. Both bikes will be hammered up and braaaped down. I have two sets of fresh Eskars. […]

Fox Attack glove on crazy sale

Advertorial content I just noticed the Fox Attack glove is on sale at JensonUSA. MSRP: $34.95 Your Price: $18.99 That’s 46% off. I really like this glove. It’s light and simple — much like the Specialized Enduro, another favorite — and its thinness gives you good connection with your grips. This link will take you […]

Colorado Indoor BMX this weekend!

We frozen Coloradans get to rock some indoor BMX this weekend in Greeley. Yes, there’s a mountain bike class. – Saturday, Jan. 1 | Registration: 11am-1pm / Racing ASAP | Single Point BMX, MTB, Open racing – Sunday, Jan. 2 | Registration: 9am-11am / Racing ASAP | Double Point ABA BMX Scholarship Race, MTB, Open […]

Tires for those pointy Brazilian rocks

Hi Lee, My name is Juscelino, I’m from Brasil, and I’m riding a new specialized stumpjumper FSR carbon. The main soil condition here is gravel, rocky gardens and single tracks. My style of riding is trail, and since I read your book I’m getting better descend skills. Thanks a lot for that! I and my […]