MMBSii is shipping
All pre-orders of Mastering Mountain Bike Skills 2nd Edition have been sent out, and now I’m cranking through the new orders.
If you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger, now’s the time!
The Carbon Enduro Chronicles: Hall Ranch
It’s my job to wring out my new 2010/11 Enduro Pro Carbon, and I take this job seriously.
Today I rocked another local benchmark ride: Hall Ranch in Lyons, CO.
The Carbon Enduro Chronicles: Left Hand Canyon
Yesterday I took the Mighty Carbon Enduro to my favorite OHV area. Findings:
The Carbon Enduro Chronicles: local benchmark ride
Hey all, I’m back from Sea Otter, back from Ranchstyle and back from two weeks of puking and coughing. It’s time to see what this 2010/11 Enduro Pro Carbon is all about.
Yesterday I rolled my local techy/steep loop, and …
A random ride on a random trail off a random exit
You’re grinding out a long solo drive, and you have a brand new bike, and you’re feeling antsy.
This exit looks good.
MADE?
Oh man, I’m so nervous. I’m about to do a video interview for MTV’s MADE. We’ve done the emails and phone calls; now it’s time to show ’em what I’m all about.
If all goes well I’ll be turning a NorCal teen into a downhill racer.
On worldwide TV.
Nervous!
MMBSii is here!
Boxes are stacked in the living room. Tomorrow I buy shipping supplies. The Wife and I start packing and shipping on Wednesday.
ii is noticeably thicker than i, with tons of new stuff.
More info about Mastering Mountain Bike Skills 2nd Edition
Stoked to see the finished product. Stoked to send it out!
Hub spacing and dish offset for 2007 Enduro
Hi, I have a Specialized Enduro SL Pro from 2007. I am thinking of replacing the wheels, but can’t find what the hub spacing is. Also, I heard something about Specialized off setting the drop outs. Did they do this with the Enduro as well?
Thanks
Joseph
Plus: An obscure punk rock reference.
MMBSii will be here next week!
Mastering Mountain Bike Skills 2nd Edition arrived at the publisher’s yesterday. My copies should be here early next week, then I’ll start sending ’em to everyone who pre-ordered.
MMBSii is a huge evolution from MMBSi. I can’t wait to hold the finished product (and send it out)!
Undertrained and undergunned
Sunday I did a benefit road ride with a very strong group. Was it fun? Well, it was sort of like a long road ride …
2.2 or 2.4 Specialized Purgatory front tire?
Hi Lee,
I have a tire question for you. I’m running Specialized Purgatory 2.2 rear, tubeless and low pressure (~20-25 psi) and it kills for traction – best tire I’ve run so far. My terrain is New England trail and traction is really a major concern (wet, loose, shaley, slippery, you know what I’m talking about) – outside of rider skill, traction is typically the number one factor for cleaning a section or not.
So the question is about what to run up front. I would like to try a 2.4 Purgatory, but, this is trail riding and I guess I wonder if 2.4 would be overkill? I’m not racing but I don’t want to have to deal with pushing a ton of extra rolling resistance (I am assuming a 2.4 would have more rolling resistance than a 2.2). But, like I said, the ability to keep momentum via cleaning sections is huge and ultimately perhaps outweighs (sic) the weight penalty and rolling resistance of the fatter version? What do you think!?
Random second question – will you thrash a Stumpjumper FSR 29’er anytime soon?
Thanks Lee,
Matt
Get paid to dig in Longmont, CO
Hey all, I have a private pump track/DJ project coming up in May. Who wants to build cool stuff and earn a few bucks? Email me with your intentions and qualifications, or leave a comment below.