Questions, comments and criticisms

Jumping: big rider with suspension

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Hi Lee,

The bigger they are the harder they fall. Or jump.

So I’ve just found the local jump spot and I want to start building up my jump-fu. There’s a bunch of jumps from 2ft high table tops to 6ft high doubles and so a nice learning curve, but my question is this. As a heavy rider (+230lbs) riding a full squishy is there anything different I need to be doing to get airborne? I got your book and that’s been a lot of help, but I’m guessing I’m not going to able to lift the bike as easily as the 150lbs bmx/hardtail riders I see sailing through the air. More speed? More compression and release on the up ramp?

Cheers, Marz

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Bikes or motos?

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Ok lee,
Which is better Bikes or Motos????
John

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Chris King headsets on Specialized bikes

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Hey Lee I have an 07 Enduro SL Comp and I also have a bike I am parting out that has a new Chris King Headset in it. Will a standard Chris King 1-1/8″ fit the Enduro SL? I would like to switch it out before I sell the parts off if it will fit. The reason I ask is I have heard that Specialized uses a slightly oversized headset cup.

Thanks
Glen

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Sol Vista Bike Park info

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Hi, I was just told about this bike park. Can you tell me how to get there from Golden? Is it the same trek to Winter Park? How much are the lift tix? Thanx.
Paul

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I feel sketchy and I want better brakes!

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Hey Lee,

Before getting to the question, I just want to see you’ve got a great thing going here. It’s a very helpful and informative site.

Okay, so I have a Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc with the standard Shimano 415 disc brakes. I’ve noticed that I need a bit more stopping power since I’m around 200 lbs and I ride in some very hilly terrain. I want to upgrade to Avid BB7 discs. I also wish to step up to a larger sized rotor. Many sites mention that its not recommended with XC forks and the rear triangle might not fit it. The BB7 rotors are availible in 160, 185, and 203 sizes. Which could I safely step up to (if at all)?

Ben

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What is this “internal headseat” business?

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Hey Lee, I am trying to replace my busted headset and I bought a new 1 1/8″ HS, but it didn’t fit, so I look at the website and it says internal cup 1 1/8″. What in the world is a internal cup headset?
Chris

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Frame size for 4’8″ dude?

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I need some help. My 11 year old son wants a new bike. He’s been saving his money and I pay half, so we are looking at bikes in the $1000 to $1500 range. The big question is what size to get?
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Downsides of long stem?

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Hey. So do you think a longer stem would make the bars turn funny, bunny hopping awkward and going over the bars more likely, or would it just give me more front wheel traction without affecting other stuff?
Thanks again,
Alex

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XL with short stem or L with long stem?

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Hi Lee,

Love your book, love your site and can’t wait for the DVD. I have a question for you.

I have an 2007 Giant Anthem 1. I have recently started racing XC. I was toying with the idea of purchasing an Anthem Advance but have come up with this question. I am 6’2 and currently ride an XL 22′ frame. I have recently lowered the seat after reading ur book and hearing interview and run a 100mm stem. Am I better to run a larger frame (XL) or go to a shorter frame (L) and run a longer stem?

If I ride a Large with a 120mm stem its pretty much the same length just the head tube length is shorter so I would need run higher bars etc.

Thanks in advance. Darren

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Jump action: leaning to one side

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hey lee,
When I jump my bike always pulls to one side (leans). any ideas oh master of flight???
John

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Stems and bars: Long and low or short and high

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Lee,
I am currently riding a Thomson 90mm w/5 degree rise on my 575 and have considered trying a shorter stem. Unfortunately none of my friends or any of the local shops have one for me to demo. I do, however, have a 2″ riser bar that I purchased at a swap meet but have never used. I am currently using a 1″ riser bar. My question is this: Couldn’t I achieve the same result installing the 2″ riser bar and adjusting the sweep back towards the saddle as I could by installing a 70mm stem?
Rick

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What’s up with the Sol Vista G3?

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hey lee,

where can i find info on the G3 at sol vista? we rode there yesterday… and all i’ve gotta say is…

it’s the BEST time i’ve ever had on my DH bike.. for real. i don’t remember that many smiles in a while. the trails are super well built with so much flow. and the jumps are incredible… high speed, no buck action…. i’m still glowing.

P”

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