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What cameras do I use?

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Hey Lee,

I was wondering what type of cameras you use? Having just had our first kid has got me thinking about getting a descent camera. I was thinking along the lines of Olympus E500, or Nikon D50?

Steve
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Looking for a DJ/4X bike

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Lee,

i was wondering what would be the best DJ 4X urban bike for a 12 year old that is 107 pounds 5 foot 8 and has an inseam of 33 inches for under 1,200 dollars?
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Crank length for 4X bike

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Hi Lee, my name is Daniel and I’m from Colombia.

Could you give me your advice about a doubt I have??

I’m gonna buy a pair of cranks, and I practice 4X and have a hardtail, what size of cranks are best for me? 170mm or 175mm? I’m 5’8″.

Thank you and hope you write back soon.
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Handlebar width: A cool experiment

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This comes from Dwight Rudder, the expert offroad moto rider who moderates the Off-Road Riding Technique forum on www.thumpertalk.com.
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Michelin XCR All Mountain 2.2 UST tire

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As with most Michelins, the All Mountain looks very different from its competitors. How well does it work?
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Handlebar length for DJ/urban riding

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Lee,

I have a question. What width handle bars do you prefer. I am riding a hard tail with 24″ wheels. I just put a set of FSA DH400 bars on and they are crazy wide 28″ from the factory. What would you recommend for dirt jumping and urban riding?

Thanks
Rich (from Virginia)
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2007 FOX shocks are ready

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A reader asked when 2007 FOX Racing Shox goodies will be available.

This just in: Rear shocks are in stock. Forks are running late, but they’re on their way.

www.foxracingshox.com

Why do full suspension bikes rail?

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Hey Lee,

This may be a dumb question, but what’s the physics behind why a full suspension rails better than a hardtail? It intuitively makes sense but I was wondering why it works better. Thanks.
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Trail bike for a tall guy

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Hi Lee,

I am helping my friend find a trail bike – the catch is he’s 6’6″ and about 220lbs. While one of the fantastic customs from Lennard Zinn would be great, he can’t really spend almost 4 grand. …
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Pump track bike: Hardtail or suspension?

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Lee,

Do you recommend that pump track bikes should have front and back suspension?
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Frame sizing for dirt jump bikes

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Hi Lee,

Just wondering what your advice is on frame sizing for dirt jump bikes? Depending upon the manufacturer there are either minimal choices or lots of choice. Also due to the nature of the beast, not too many shops will let you take one for a ride to see how they fly in the air. I have seen somewhere that 2 inches smaller than your normal sizing is about right. Any thoughts on bike sizing?
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2006 Stumpjumper 120 or Enduro?

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As with so many of these questions, it all comes down to riding style.
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