Last weekend I taught a skills clinic with EPC Multisport in Fruita, and it was rad.
A quick hit featuring: EPC Multisport, Fruita Bike Park, 18 Road trails, Kokopelli trails and the incredible Stumpy 29 S-EVO
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If you’re racing 40something Cat 1 DS and DH at Sea Otter, all 29ers—especially my Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Carbon S-EVO—suck. They are big, hoopty admissions of terrible riding ability. Stay away.
The rest of you, keep reading …
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I’m stoked about flat pedals that work big and cost little. The new Fyxation Mesa MP pedals do the job for just $60.
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Hey Lee,
I am going to be getting a new mountain bike in the next month or so and I am in need of some sage advice before pulling the trigger. I can only afford one bike. I compete in a few xc races each yr, but want to race a few super Ds. I am looking for a bike that I can race xc, super D, and trail ride on. Since I can’t have an epic for xc racing and a stumpjumper for super Ds and trail riding, I figured a camber 29 carbon would do decent job at these varying styles of riding. I was thinking of purchasing the carbon pro 29 frame with the command post and putting a 120mm (110mm stock) 15qr fox up front with a 1×10 drivetrain. Will I be reaching too far with this bike?
Thanks Lee!
Ian
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When we talk about all-mountain hardtails over here, I often cite the Transition TransAm as a great example of a do-all machine. Last week I got to ride one. Briefly.
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Hi Lee,
In the middle of Mastering Mountain Bike Skills book, great reading. I’m thinking of getting a Stumpy FSR 29er. I’ve got an Epic 29er and I’m really happy with it but would like something for rougher trails and that I could do some jumps on. I can’t quite swing the Expert and was wondering if the Comp with the Triad is still compliant to root sized bumps in the propedal position. I’m not a fan of FSRs in fully open position but I think they are great with the Brain. Thanks, Bob
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Our colleague EJ has questions. I have answers (or at least opinions).
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Dang, just when I was about to get “29” tattooed on my chest, in came a set of high-end SRAM carbon 26er trail wheels.
Never has my Stumpy felt so alive.
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The original Specialized Ground Control, designed back in the day by Wilderness Trail Bikes, lived in an era when we rode one mountain bike for all situations, and a good tire was one that worked everywhere. Heck, I don’t think we gave our tires much thought.
The new Ground Control appears to share that go-everywhere mission.
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Captain America—my experimental Stumpjumper HT EVO 26 —has been fighting crime for almost a year. Here’s the long-term report:
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