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Pro BMX Skills is ready to print!

July 29, 2010/16 Comments/in BMX/by leelikesbikes

Finally!

Today I did the last round of edits — really, I mean it this time — and exported the print-ready pdfs. Tomorrow I meet with a potential investor. Based on that negotiation I’ll decide whether to do on-demand digital printing (low initial cost, low profit margin) or print 5,000 copies on a traditional press (high initial cost, higher profit margin). The finish line is so close I just want to sprint for it, but I need to stay smart.

The proofs look great. I can’t wait to get this book out there!

Reacquainting with the 20

July 6, 2010/2 Comments/in BMX, Skills/training/by leelikesbikes

Tomorrow I’m shooting the final photos for the book Pro BMX Skills. Stoked!

Today after I taught MTB at Lyons Bike Park, I planned the shots and reacquainted myself with the 20. Little! Quick! Fun!

Vintage BMX race series this summer

June 22, 2010/in BMX/by leelikesbikes

This is cool: Some old farts are holding a vintage BMX race series at County Line BMX in Centennial, CO.

Your carcass has to be at least 30 years old. Your bike has to be at least 20 years old. Quill stems, caliper brakes and flat pedals are mandatory. If you don’t know what a caliper brake is, forget about it.

Pro BMX Skills: It’s tangible!

January 28, 2010/21 Comments/in BMX/by leelikesbikes

After 2+ years of work, I’m holding a proof copy of the book Pro BMX Skills. It feels heavy. Thick. Good.

Here’s what it looks like:

Holy sense of scale, Batman!

January 18, 2010/3 Comments/in BMX/by leelikesbikes

Meanwhile in the Bat Cave, I’m churning through edits and images for the book Pro BMX Skills. Check out this sequence of Chris Powell at the Olympic Training Center.

Indoor BMX this weekend!

January 1, 2010/1 Comment/in BMX/by leelikesbikes

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

Pro BMX Skills: Progress!

December 14, 2009/7 Comments/in BMX, Skills/training/by leelikesbikes

I am super stoked to be back working on the BMX technique book.

Top tube length on Bubba Harris cruiser?

November 2, 2009/in Ask Lee, BMX, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

I am about to get back into racing after a 23 year break and have the opportunity to buy a Redline Bubba Harris signature series 24″ cruiser (2007) but cannot seem to find any frame dimensions, specifically the top tube length.
Can you please help.
Kai

Colorado Indoor BMX this winter!

October 28, 2009/in BMX, Events/by leelikesbikes

This just in: A planned three-weekend series in Greeley. With practice sessions, open races and a mountain bike class.

The promoters are selling pre-paid cards to raise the $6,000 needed to start the series.

Check out www.cibmx.org

Keep reading for the current flyer.

Does this BMX bike fit me?

September 1, 2009/4 Comments/in Ask Lee, BMX, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

Hello Lee,

I hope all is well with you and your wife + kidlets!!!

I’m thinking of getting into BMX and was wondering if you can take a look at the pic below and tell me if this bike is too long for me. I’d like to get the right size bike to start with. I’m 5’3” and this is an Intense Race Pro XL with 21” Top Tube. It does feel a bit too big.

Thanks, in advance, for your advice.

Ramon