Sweet (former) DJ spot in the Springs
Originally posted March 29, 2004. This spot was tucked between a creek and a shopping center, and it was excellent.
The Corkscrew of Death
Originally posted March 22, 2005. You have to check out this double-over-an-Ess-turn. Super cool.
Kicking ass at Berthoud pass
Originally posted March 20, 2004. Here’s a sweet day backcountry skiing.
Out riding
I’m out of town riding my bike and spending time with The Wife. Double hurray!
Stay tuned for a full report. In the mean time, I’ll be posting gems from the archive.
Improving traction on wet wood?
Hi Lee,
Here’s a question for you or other readers out there. What do you recomend to make wooden surfaces less slick in a damp environment? I’ve seen chicken wire but I worry about sharp edges puncturing tires and people, especially after some rusting.
Tjaard
Is my Mavic rim dead?
Short answer: Yes.
140mm travel fork too tall for dirt jumping?
Lee,
I really dig your website and all the solid advice and especially all the good pump track action.
I recently built up a new dirt jumping bike with an azonic steel head frame which has classic dirt jumping geometry. I got a great deal on a new fox vanilla rlc 32 fork.
This bike rides great on trails and really soaks up bigger drops. I haven’t gotten a chance to jump it yet since there is still lots of snow around as Flagstaff Arizona is at 7000ft. Is such a tall fork going to be a problem dirt jumping?
BRAAAAP
Jay Holt
Flagstaff, Arizona
20 vs. 24 vs. 26 for BMX riding
Lee,
The city I live in just opened its first skate/bmx park. I really want to learn some bmx riding, I have been a mountainbiker for about 12 yrs. I never had the opportunity to try bmx when I was younger, I am 44 and have never ridden a bmx bike. Which style of bike would you recommend? 20″ bmx, 24″ bmx, or something like a P series from Specialized? Thanks!
Jeff
BMX rhythm slalom
I’ve been coaching Terminal Velocity Racing, a new developmental team mainly comprised of monkeys from The Fix Junior Team.
Yesterday morning we wanted to rock some BMX, but the Dacono BMX track was unrideable except for the main rhythm section. What to do? BMX Rhythm Slalom!
A fresh lump of clay
I just started working with a new rider, and this one is important for a few reasons.
Bad idea: Long travel fork on trail hardtail
Hi Lee,
I just got myself a 2008 GT Avalanche 2 2 months ago and now I’m planing to upgrade the fork. I’m looking into 2008 Marzocchi 55ATA2 and 2008 Fox 36 Talas for all mountain and DH rides.
Could you kindly advise which fork is more suitable? I heard FOX have issue with the seal from my LBS.
Thanks. Skyler