29er tire braaap squadron
/22 Comments/in Equipment/by leelikesbikes
The 29er adventure officially begins when all the parts arrive and coalesce.
Tires are covered in a big way.
Flat pedals for enduro racing?
/22 Comments/in Ask Lee, Tech tips/by leelikesbikesHey Lee!
What do you think about using flat pedals for high level XC and Enduro DH racing? I have been a clipless guy for years but have recently made the switch back and have found that I prefer flats, mostly because they are just more fun. It seems like everyone (literally) racing expert level Enduro is on clips. Do you think it’s possible to be competitive on flats?
Thanks. -Markus
Captain America 29er?
/9 Comments/in Ask Lee, Tech tips/by leelikesbikes
Lee,
Have you given any thought to a 29er version of Captain America? How do you think a do-it-all bike with 29er wheels would go for occasional pump and jump?
Thanks, Ben from Melbourne, Australia
Pedaling while pump-manualing?
/13 Comments/in Ask Lee, BMX, Pump tracks, Skills/training/by leelikesbikes
This question is spurred by Pedaling in attack position?
Lee,
Do you have any pro tips how to pump-manual while still pedalling? It’s OK to me if I want to do it on a table-top or with a small speed, but when the speed goes up and bumps get bigger I can’t keep up with the terrain…
Jakub
WITH VIDEO
Living it up on The Bus
/6 Comments/in Riding/by leelikesbikesCheck out this video action from old friend, former pupil and Team Yeti ripper Joey Schusler.
2.3 or 2.5 for enduro racing?
/1 Comment/in Ask Lee, Tech tips/by leelikesbikesHi Lee!
First of all : Best wishes for You and Your Family in 2012 ! 😉
Just short question. Enduro racing, terrain is something like Superenduro in Italy or Trans Provence. One day race, total distance about 30 miles.
Which tyre is better: 2,35 or 2,5 from Maxxis ? Both are Minion 2ply (lots of rocks, don’t wanna puncture at all) 2,35 is slightly lighter and I think it’s rolling easier. 2,5 may provide better traction ? Rims are en 321 form Mavic. Which one would You choose ?
Thanks and (as always) greetings from Poland 😉
Szczepan
Pedaling in attack position?
/5 Comments/in Ask Lee, Skills/training/by leelikesbikesHey Lee,
I hope you don’t mind I’m emailing you. I am reading your Mastering Mountain Bike Skills book and just had a quick question. It’s actually quite simple and maybe a bit silly. Do you actually pedal in the Attack Position? Or is the attack position used when you are off the gas so to speak? The reason I ask is because in the attack position, your butt should be off the seat a bit. However, when reading the pedaling chapter it seemed best to have yourself firmly planted on the seat to generate maximum power (essentially using the seat to push off of). Anyways, let me know what you think.
Very much appreciated!
Scott
Specialized Camber vs. Stumpjumper in Texas (and elsewhere)
/3 Comments/in Ask Lee, Skills/training, Tech tips/by leelikesbikes
In Bike for Texas (and other) trails?, Scott asked about switching from a Stumpy 29 to a Camber 29 for the rocky trails in Austin, TX. I told him I enjoyed the Camber on his terrain, and that he should give one a try.
Well, he did.
Riding a fixie
/3 Comments/in Ask Lee, Skills/training, Tech tips/by leelikesbikesHi Lee — since reading your skills book I’ve been working on my pedal stroke on my commute. I’m in Chicago and I’m thinking of switching my single-speed to a fixed gear for more control in snow and ice. Any advice on how this will affect pedal stroke or what to focus on? Would using foot retention hamper pedaling improvement? Any other advice on working on braaap skills during the city commute (about 3.5 miles each way)?
Thanks!
Allen
First ride: SRAM Rise 60 wheels
/11 Comments/in Reviews/by leelikesbikes
Dang, just when I was about to get “29” tattooed on my chest, in came a set of high-end SRAM carbon 26er trail wheels.
Never has my Stumpy felt so alive.
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