Equipment Archives - Page 16 of 55

Enduro 26 or Stumpy 29?

March 2, 2012/6 Comments/in 29ers, Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

Hi Lee,

My name is Juscelino, I´m from Brazil. I hide a lot gnarly and steep sections with a lot of rockgardens, I love long rides (4-7h), mainly singletracks more technical betters. 🙂

Well, today I´m riding a stumpy fsr carbom pro 2011, I´ve had a lot of problems with my fork, it went 3 times to warranty and no resolution until now. This year I´ll go to EUA to a meeting, and I´m planning to buy a new bike, I´m thinkin in a Enduro Sworks 2012 or a SJ FSR Sworks 29er, what do you recomend? My riddings are all just for pleasure, I´m not in races.

best regards,
Juscelino

29ROCKS! – Cedric Gracia on the big wheels

March 1, 2012/5 Comments/in 29ers/by leelikesbikes

We all know Cedric can rip anything, but he sure makes his 29er trail bike look like fun. Heck, this whole vid make me smile.

Hardtail for pump track and riding around?

February 27, 2012/3 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

Hi Lee,

Quick question. A few years ago I purchased a Specialized P2 for my pump track hoping it could additionally be used for some trail riding and commuting. I am 6’1”, and even with a long-ish aftermarket seat post it still feels like I am riding a BMX bike 8 miles to work. It rips on the pump track!

I want to try again, and end up with a hardtail bike that will kill on the pump track and be large enough for comfortable seated pedaling.

Ideas? Thanks, Kirk

Epic + Stumpjumper = Camber?

February 26, 2012/6 Comments/in Ask Lee, Reviews, Tech tips/by leelikesbikes

Hey Lee,

I am going to be getting a new mountain bike in the next month or so and I am in need of some sage advice before pulling the trigger. I can only afford one bike. I compete in a few xc races each yr, but want to race a few super Ds. I am looking for a bike that I can race xc, super D, and trail ride on. Since I can’t have an epic for xc racing and a stumpjumper for super Ds and trail riding, I figured a camber 29 carbon would do decent job at these varying styles of riding. I was thinking of purchasing the carbon pro 29 frame with the command post and putting a 120mm (110mm stock) 15qr fox up front with a 1×10 drivetrain. Will I be reaching too far with this bike?

Thanks Lee!
Ian

20-second review: Transition TransAm

February 22, 2012/8 Comments/in Reviews/by leelikesbikes

When we talk about all-mountain hardtails over here, I often cite the Transition TransAm as a great example of a do-all machine. Last week I got to ride one. Briefly.

Check your helmet!

February 15, 2012/15 Comments/in Tech tips/by leelikesbikes

When I was packing for last week’s SoCal coaching adventure, I happened to look inside my helmet.

Yikes!

Switch from Epic 29 to Stumpy 29?

February 11, 2012/2 Comments/in Ask Lee, Reviews/by leelikesbikes

Hi Lee,

In the middle of Mastering Mountain Bike Skills book, great reading. I’m thinking of getting a Stumpy FSR 29er. I’ve got an Epic 29er and I’m really happy with it but would like something for rougher trails and that I could do some jumps on. I can’t quite swing the Expert and was wondering if the Comp with the Triad is still compliant to root sized bumps in the propedal position. I’m not a fan of FSRs in fully open position but I think they are great with the Brain. Thanks, Bob

Specialized pump track concept bikes

February 9, 2012/2 Comments/in Equipment, Pump tracks/by leelikesbikes

By now many you have seen the Specialized StumpPumper concept bike elsewhere on the interweb. Some hate it, some love it. I like it.

I think I’m gonna make a real-life concept bike: the P.PUMP

29er for DS racing?

February 1, 2012/12 Comments/in Ask Lee, Skills/training, Tech tips/by leelikesbikes

Lee, I am in need of a new bike and was about to write off 29ers because I want the most versatile bike for the bucks. When you endorse 29ers for pump and jump I’m back on the fence. I own an old copy of Mastering MTB Skills and it really helped to improve my riding. Here is the clincher Brian Lopes is not impressed with 29ers but you highly recommend them. If you are racing them in DH/DS events that require considerable technique I can only assume that they are up for the task. Is Lopes just set in his ways or is it that the level that he operates at demands a 26″ bike.
Billy