Questions, comments and criticisms

Pump track plans are in the works

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Hey Lee,

This video is great!

https://www.leelikesbikes.com/wp-content/111405McPump.mov

We are putting in a pump track under a highway overpass to keep us out of the Texas sun. Have you drawn a blueprint of the course in the video? This art is evolving fast and we would like to leap frog a bit from the current Best Standard Practice. Shoulder standing is good. We have 40′ x 50′ marked, but could grow either dimension if needed to get to BSP.

Thanks again for the book and the site,

Ed
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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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24-hour tips from Ariel Lindsley

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Ariel races cross country, short track, Super D and marathon for Maverick American. He’s ridden 24-hour races solo and with teams. Here’s his team routine:
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24-hour tips from Mark Weir

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Lee,

I am doing my first 24 hour race this weekend. I am riding on a 5 person team. I need some advice on how to prepare my diet leading up to the race. How does your buddy Weir prepare? Actually any and all advice is welcome at this point.
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I just hurt my shoulder. What now?

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Hey Lee. I just wrecked big this past Sunday at Dakota Ridge (near Golden, CO). I am doing the usual ice, ibuprofen, and rest routine, but I was wondering if you had any secrets regarding shoulder rehab. I don’t think I tore or dislocated anything, but there is definitely some deep tissue damage. What would the pros do?
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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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Callus management tip #1A

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Hey Lee!

Great site, always interesting. I ride a lot and I have gnarly calluses on my palms that pinch, pull off and become very painful. I will be in Whistler all summer and it’s gonna get really bad. Any tips for reducing pinched calluses?
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How much suspension for dual slalom?

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Lee,

I was wondering what you thought the best dual slalom bike set up would be for courses like Sea Otter, Mount Snow, Snowshoe and other courses that have rough terrain and lots of flat turns.
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Specialized Chunders in 24-inch?

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Lee,

I saw your post about the Specialized tires and your reference to the Chunder being a good tire for Mammoth DH. My kids will be racing there in June on little downhill bikes with 24″ wheels (Specialized Grom and Kona Stinky Jr.) and I was wondering if those tires came in 24″ versions? If not, do you recommend any other tires?
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Big jumps on DH courses

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Lee,

What is the max height for a jump on a DH course???? It seems to me that alot of grassroot DH courses are becoming more freeride than DH, I like to pin it, and would like to build my courses more like WC courses.
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Marzocchi 66RCX2 or FOX 36 Van RC2?

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For a 2006 Enduro SX Trail. Both good forks — it’s a question of taste.
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Belgian pump track bonanza

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Oh yeah, pump track fever is buring hot in Belgium. These guys have a nice track in the works.
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