All the sweet bikes and parts. Mmm … parts.
2011 Nevada State Downhill Championships, Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, NV:
Riding a Specialized Enduro, Michael Sylvestri takes 2nd in both pro downhill and chainless downhill.
No question Michael is a beast. But he shows what’s possible on the “little” bike. Bootleg has some serious terrain:
Hi Lee,
I have a 2010 Enduro and it’s great for carving the steeper trails but It’s a bit too much for the commute/longer rides.
I’m 6ft5 and I have a 19″ hardcore hardtail (2010 Orange p7) for a second bike but its a bit too short and I’m considering a Kona Unit 29er to replace it. It’ll be my first 29er and I’m yet to be convinced — will it be a good skills sharpener for the enduro or just a sketchy tall freak bike that I’ll grow to hate …?
Cheers for any input
Matt
Here’s a success story from one of last summer’s coaching clients. Jeff came from Kansas lookin’ for some braaap.
He found it.
My friend Jason, Specialized rep to the stars, says I get to test-ride a new carbon Epic 29er.
All I’m saying is:
Epic 29er vs Mighty Stumpjumper FSR. Timed laps. XC trails. Forget those maintain-constant-uphill-power-then-coast-the-downhills 29 v 26 tests. Both bikes will be hammered up and braaaped down.
I have two sets of fresh Eskars.
It’s on.
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I just noticed the Fox Attack glove is on sale at JensonUSA.
MSRP: $34.95
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That’s 46% off.
I really like this glove. It’s light and simple — much like the Specialized Enduro, another favorite — and its thinness gives you good connection with your grips.
This link will take you to JensonUSA’s sale page. Check out the Fox Attack (and other stuff) there.
Hi Lee,
My name is Juscelino, I’m from Brasil, and I’m riding a new specialized stumpjumper FSR carbon. The main soil condition here is gravel, rocky gardens and single tracks. My style of riding is trail, and since I read your book I’m getting better descend skills. Thanks a lot for that!
I and my friends are using Specialized purgatory 2.2 (23 psi – I’m 86kg) in front and specialized the captan control 2.0 (30 psi) in rear, I’ve liked the traction and cornering with these tires, but at my third ride I get a side wall cut in my rear tire, it also happen with my friends. Is this tire inadequate? What tire do you recommend? (weight is not my first concern).
Thanks.
Juscelino Castro Blasczyk
www.clinicafisiocorpus.com
I took Captain America, my experimental Stumpjump HT EVO-R, to California for two weeks of riding and teaching. The early reviews are in.
I rode an Ibis Mojo HD in NorCal for maybe 20 minutes. Real quick:
He fights for truth and justice. And pump tracks.
The Stumpjumper HT EVO-R experiment is officially on.
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If all goes well, the Stumpjumper HT EVO-R experiment will come together tomorrow.
Dear Lee:
First off, thanks for sharing your wisdom in Mastering Mountain Bike Skills — I’m doing my best to suck less.
I ride a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29er and am wondering if your advice on handlebar position (both in the book and with your lovely graphic on the website) applies equally to 29ers? Or do the larger wheels imply lower bars?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts. I hope all is well with you.
Best,
Scott T
I’m excited about a new bike. A special new bike that will rail trails, slay pump tracks and spread the braaap gospel.
