Equipment Archives - Page 26 of 55

Help: I want a new bike for everything

October 27, 2009/17 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

Hi Lee
I am in the process of getting a new bike. I have out grown my heckler and i want to get a 29r, but I love to jump bikes and when I land I land hard. I looked at a specialized stumpjumper 29r and a gary fisher rumblefish. I also looked at a specialized sx which my dad says that fits my personality very well, but I want to race and be competitive. i race xc a few times a year and we ride am/trail. the jumps are three to four feet that i build in the back yard. My dad offered me his 07 specialized enduro sl. What do you think? Thanks JD.

2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010 Specialized Demo 8

October 26, 2009/10 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

Hi Lee,

If you would care to expound on the differences between the 08, 09, and 2010 Demo 8 I would be grateful. I am aware that the 2010 model has been dialed for world cup racing and that distinguishes it from its predecessors. I am looking at an ’08, but am not sure what changes occurred between ’08 and ’09.

Thanks,
Dan

‘Cross bike: drop bars or flats?

October 23, 2009/15 Comments/in Equipment/by leelikesbikes

Hey gang. I’ve been riding a cyclocross bike with drop bars for about a year, and it’s been fun. I’m about to do a real build (good parts and “ideal” setup) on the Mighty S-Works Tricross, and I keep vacillating between drop bars and risers.

Seat tube angles on DJ bikes!

October 15, 2009/4 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

Lee, was checking in and read How seat tube angle affects bike character. Have you ever ridden a Cannondale Chase 1 DJ? Both small and med frames have a 77 degree seat tube angle and 69 degree head tube angle. What would be the purpose of such an extreme ST angle unless perhaps it does not matter if you don’t use the seat as a peddle platform. BTW love my Chase!!!
Enjoy those kids- they grow up too fast.

Mike

How seat tube angle determines bike character

October 12, 2009/6 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

This bike comparison shows how seat tube angle can influence your bike’s purpose in life.

Part of the continuing seat-tube-angle saga.

How a slacker seat angle shortens your wheelbase

September 21, 2009/5 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

Part of the continuing seat-tube-angle saga.

With a sexy diagram.

How seat angle affects handlebar location

September 17, 2009/12 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment, Tech tips/by leelikesbikes

Inspired by the discussion surrounding Why is a slack seat angle so rip-able?.

With a diagram this time.

Why is a slack seat angle so rip-able?

September 15, 2009/14 Comments/in Ask Lee, Equipment/by leelikesbikes

Hey Lee,

I know what I like but don’t know why. I have been riding a few demo bikes and find the slack 71.5-72 seat angle to feel great and very rip-able. When I jump on the 73/74 deg angle it feels … off even with similar head angles and bb heights. Any reason why? I also feel like I can ride with my seat lower with the slacker seat tube. Climbing and pedaling has the same results. Everyone keeps telling me “oh 73-74 will climb better.” I don’t see it. Lay it out for me bro.
MW

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

Setting up a DS/4X suspension bike for trail riding

August 13, 2009/4 Comments/in Ask Lee, Tech tips/by leelikesbikes

Love the site. Love the book. I recently bought a 2009 Specialized SX (not Trail) frame to set up for all around trail use. I’ve ridden a few DS/4X bikes and I love how they feel. I’m gonna run a single front ring for sure and know to use 34t with a mtb 11-34 cassette. What other stuff do you suggest as far as setup goes such as fork, crank size?