Differentiation: Specialized Enduro vs. Ibis Mojo
Our man in NorCal wants to expand his quiver, but he needs to know his two bikes are different enough to justify each other.
All the sweet bikes and parts. Mmm … parts.
Rocky Mountain RMX: a dinosaur?
This guy is asking about a particular DH frame, but his question has universal application.
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Moving to Boulder: Which bikes should I bring?
Lee,
In all likelyhood I will be moving to the P.R.o.B. (People’s Republic of Boulder) for fall semester (super stoked). I have three different rigs but probably only room to bring two. If you had to choose any two bikes out of a Bottlerocket (set up for mini-dh/trail), a cx bike, and a dirtjumper, which two would you pick. Ahhhh, the choices.
peace,
Stephen
P one, two and three: What’s the difference?
Hi Lee,
I’m thinking of upgrading my beast of a frame (Azonic steelhead) to an aluminum Specialized P.1, P.2, or P.3 frame.
I’ll probably pickup a used one as there are a lot out there. My question is what is the difference between these frames and which one is best for me? I would use it for messing around in my yard on the pump track, dirt jumps and basic trials stuff.
I’m 6’3″, 190 lbs and will be 45 this year so I don’t get too crazy any more but I still like to jump. Also what is a good cheap fork that you could recommend for that kind of riding? Thanks, Walt
Which shock should I change to?
Here’s a familiar theme: Guy has a bike and likes it. Guy wants to make it lighter. Guy starts fantasizing about upgrades. Guy writes in …
Again: Should I change my stem and bar?
Here’s a convoluted question from our friend Mario in Northern Italy. Shorter stems can be good, but rarely with lower bars.
Hayes Stroker Trail Brakes
The new Stroker feels very different from the old Nines and Mags — different in a good way.
Ride #2: 2008 Stumpjumper Pro Carbon
Yesterday’s ride was fine, but it would have been better if I wasn’t a dummy.
Rock Shox Argyle vs. FOX 32 TALAS?
Hi lee
I am looking to upgrade my forks, I have Fox 32 Talas rlc on my 06 P.2 Cr-Mo. The talas feels flexi, always has, I want a 20 mm front axle what fork would you recommend. I don’t have tons of money. I remember a post where you said the guys from PUSH liked the 318 Argyle. Can you elaborate on that, I see 308, 318 and 409 I believe are the models. Just wandering what your thoughts are.
Thanks and keep on BRAAAPING
Stefan
Hopey steering damper?
Hey Lee,
Have you tried the Hopey steering damper? It seems like a good idea and I am interested in trying one out, but thought I would get your opinion on it. It seems that if it was a big benefit you would see it more at races?
Thanks, Daniel
MTB vs moto prices: rip-off?
Hey Lee,
I like MTBiking and moto like you, and certainly favour MTB. The question I always have is the prices of MTB. A motor bike is not much dearer than a top of the line MTB. I thought motorbike has a lot more technology and R&D costs associate with it. Are MTB companies just ripping us off?
Chay
Supersweet: Mid ’90s GT Cruiser
My friend Robyn found out I was looking for a BMX cruiser, and he set me up with this beauty. Too cool.
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