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Rolling the Captain

February 28, 2011/1 Comment/in Equipment/by leelikesbikes

I’ve been rolling Captain America around my hilly neighborhood for hilly pavement and dirt adventures. Quick tire/stem/saddle/climb update:

Hardtail pinned on natural terrain

February 23, 2011/12 Comments/in Downhill, Equipment, Skills/training/by leelikesbikes

I’m riding Captain America on technical trail tomorrow. Stoked! Expect a full report.

In the spirit of pinning a hardtail on natural terrain, behold this video of a hardtail being WRUNG OUT in Whistler.

Bonus: Essay writing contest.

Specialized Enduro for DH!

February 22, 2011/2 Comments/in Downhill, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

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:

www.sicklines.com/2011-nevada-state-downhill-championships/

Apples vs oranges: Enduro vs rigid 29er

February 18, 2011/1 Comment/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

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

Skills + adjustable seatpost = click!

February 15, 2011/1 Comment/in Coaching, Equipment, Reader mail, Skills/training/by leelikesbikes

Here’s a success story from one of last summer’s coaching clients. Jeff came from Kansas lookin’ for some braaap.

He found it.

29 v 26: Let the battle ensue

February 14, 2011/13 Comments/in Reviews/by leelikesbikes

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.

Fox Attack glove on crazy sale

February 11, 2011/in Equipment/by leelikesbikes

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I just noticed the Fox Attack glove is on sale at JensonUSA.

MSRP: $34.95
Your Price: $18.99
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.

Tires for those pointy Brazilian rocks

February 7, 2011/in Ask Lee, Tech tips/by leelikesbikes

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