Entries by leelikesbikes

Pro BMX Skills is ready to print!

Finally! Today I did the last round of edits — really, I mean it this time — and exported the print-ready pdfs. Tomorrow I meet with a potential investor. Based on that negotiation I’ll decide whether to do on-demand digital printing (low initial cost, low profit margin) or print 5,000 copies on a traditional press […]

Do I need an instructor?

Hey Lee, I’ve been looking at your website a little bit, and you seem to really understand how to coach mountain biking. I live in the Bay Area (south of San Fransisco, CA), and was wondering if you know of any good instructors in the area. Also, if not, in your opinion do you think […]

1 x 10 drivetrain madness!

Now that you can get Shimano 10-speed at a reasonable price point, I have a dream: – 36t chainring – 11-36t cassette – Chain guide Pump track, dirt jump, trail, road, whatever — it’s on! JHK won the 2009 national XC championship with the same gearing. JensonUSA is selling Shimano XT and SLX 10-speed goodness.

Chain guide for trail riding?

Hi Lee, I have a Giant reign that I use for trail riding, light downhill (medium sized jumps up to 6′) and really rocky trails. I’m already running a 2×9 system (24/36) with a bash guard but no chain guide. My question is: Is it a good idea to use a chain guide for the […]

Tweet, tweet

OK, OK … leelikesbikes is now rocking the Twitter action. I promise not to tell you what ate for breakfast or what I’m watching on TV (unless it relates to fun on bikes). Twitter seems like a quick, concise way to connect the nation and grow the stoke. Check out my Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/leelikesbikes If […]

Slamming into berms?

Hey Lee, I was at Sol Vista a few weeks ago and had a question about proper technique for max speed/smoothness/what-have-you. There are a lot of berms that have what seems like a jump or bump leading up to them. If you go even moderately fast, it seems pretty much impossible to entirely suck up […]