Stolen Yeti Dirt Jumper
A Yeti Dirt Jumper with a FOX RLC 32 was stolen on or just before Feb. 26 from a residence on the Hill in Boulder. Uncool.
How to lay a flat table
Hey Lee,
I’ve been doing freeride type riding for years now, and am fairly competent at jumping. I hit 35′ gaps and launch doubles like it’s nothing, but I cannot table to save my life! I have your book, but something just doesn’t feel right. I’ve tried them on straight out gaps, hips and a lot more, but no matter what I do, it seems to want to either stay level and just turn the bars or flatten out but my body does too!
Is there something I’m missing?
Trevor
My FOX DHX shock is missing something!
Hi Lee,
I have recently discovered your web site and have enjoyed your articles and insight. I know that you are a fan of the Specialized Enduro so I have a question about the Fox DHX 5.0 on this bike. I recently bought a 2006 Enduro Expert and I noticed that the Fox DHX 5.0 shock does not have a separate valve for the secondary cylinder.
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Which clip-in shoes and pedals for DH/AM?
hey lee,
quick question– i’m going to try to do clipless this year in time for sea otter and need to buy the setup. For shoes i am between the shimano DX, adidas hematoma, and specialized hybrid DH/AM shoe (forget what its called, around 200 bux). For pedals — mallet C’s, Times, or shimano DX. Any reccomendations as to what you have had good luck with? BTW I will be using them for DS/4X on a 07 yeti DJ and for DH on my demo, so all arounders would be great.
Thanks Lee,
Baxter
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¿Tu sabes yo soy loco?
“Don’t you know I’m loco?”
I’m stuck home with work and other unsavories, but my boys are out living it. Evan Chute is in Mexico, and he just filed this report:
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“The Worth-While Ride”
Last Spring I coached a good fellow named Roger Mooney in Reno, NV. Roger is a dedicated rider, but he’s even more dedicated to his family. Sometimes he gets to combine his loves. Here’s an essay by 10-year-old Joshua.
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Arms in corners: pushing, pulling or what?
Hi Lee, great site and book.
Thanks to your tips my cornering has improved but I’m still not sure what to do with my arms, should they be relaxed, semi flexed or pulling upwards?
Thanks, Vito
Nederlands dirtjump success story
Hi Lee. Just wanted to pass on a good news story. We built a cool little pump track in our backyard a couple of years ago and have had a great time on it. A lot of the neighborhood kids stop by to take a few laps, too. My two sons and a couple of their friends dreamed about having a local dirt jump park to ride on. This crew planned everything out, did some internet research, and called the city council to schedule a meeting to pitch their idea. …
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Entry-level MTBs: Trek vs. GT vs. Specialized
Hi Lee,
I read a previous post GT Avalanche vs. and Specialized Hardrock (Jan 2006). I had looked at both prior to reading it, and really liked the Hardrock, too. But I was also considering a Trek 3700. Any opinion on that bike compared to the Hardrock?
Thanks.
-Pamela
Pump track for sale
Turns: 7
Rollers: 13
Price: $568,500 obo
Includes: 3,349 square-foot, 5 bed, 4 bath, 3-car-garage house
I pray that a rider will buy my pump track (I’ll throw in the house); otherwise I have to level the love. This a great place for a family, perfectly situated in Boulder, CO.
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Life with a capital L
Hi all. I just added a new article category — “Life with a capital L”
There’s so much going on these days. Between the divorce and re-committing to my life path, I’m learning a ton (whether I want to or not!).
Here’s the first installment.
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Good street/dirt tires
Hey Lee. I’m currently running the Maxxis HolyRoller tires that came with my street hardtail, but I’d like the bike to be able to corner on dirt and in grass as well as on the pavement. What tires would you recommend? I’m looking for something lightweight, low tread and fast rolling, but still able to carve it up offroad, even if things get a bit slimy. I’ve been recommended things like Larsens, but I was just wondering what all the options are, and what your always genius recommendation would be.
Thanks,
Alex