Entries by leelikesbikes

Unleashing it on the world

I just ended the longest not-riding-outside stretch of my life. Four months of work, weather and babies have restricted my cycling to the garage. Yesterday’s weather looked good — finally! — so I took the new Stumpjumper to Left Hand Canyon OHV area.

Benefits of titanium coil spring?

Hi Lee, I have a couple of questions about titanium springs for your rear shock. How much weight savings do they provide over a steel spring? and do they feel “plusher?” also, If i have a 500 lb steel spring and i wanted to get a ti spring, would i need to get a 500 […]

Update: Pro BMX Skills

I’m starting to feel the speed. All 248 pages are laid out. I’m doing edits, getting things proofread and working on the final images. The cover design is underway. I’m looking for the best printing options. Getting close!

DT Swiss E2200 wheelset?

Hi Lee, I am looking to buy a new wheelset for my bike. i have an ’09 Sx Trail which I use for All Mountain, Light Free-ride, and some DH. I need lighter wheels than i currently have. I have researched the DT Swiss E2200’s and have found that they are inexpensive, strong, and light. […]

Let’s help Mark Weir and his family

Some of you might have heard that Mark Weir’s house burned down. He and his family escaped unhurt, but he lost everything else. He is being positive (Weir style) but this is a trying time. Weir is a good man. A gentleman warrior. Let’s give him a hand. Go to Paypal and send your donation […]

More snow?!?!?

I haven’t ridden outside in two weeks. And I’ve been working like a pig. And things here are busy. But I’ve been rocking the indoor intervals and strength work, and I feel solid. And the BMX book is in its final phase. And The Twins are doing great. So it’s all good. But I’m antsy.

Indoor BMX this weekend!

The indoor series in Greeley, CO is a go. Registration starts at 11 a.m. tomorrow. There will be a mountain bike class. I really want to race BMX, but I’m pinned working on a book about how to race BMX. Crazy paradox there. Check out www.cibmx.org

Handlebars: low, medium or high?

Lee, sweet bike and the MMBSii photo is pretty rad. (See what he’s talking about.) Random question: bars. Low, med, high? Looking for something a little wider than my current setup and I remember being super-comfortable right away on your P-bike and the SX. Eric (who did some skills clinics with Lee)