hey Lee, just a quick one for ya.
I’m in the Army and am deploing to Iraq soon and plan on taking my wheels with me. I have a full suspension bike with a FOX TALAS fork in front and a FOX air shock in back. As you may or may not know it is very dusty over there. What is the best way that I can protect my ride and keep it running smooth? P.S. I plan on consructing myself a nice little pump track while im there. I send ya some pics.
Chris
Hey Lee,
I was just wondering if you could help me out with the term pedalling circles? I get the general concept but would like a few exercises to help me learn this technique. Also if it means anything I ride flats and mostly DH.
Brendan F.
While those poor Californicators endured tacky loam today, we Boulderites got to ride snow and ice.
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Oh yeah, you gotta see it to believe it.
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Eric has been mashing a single speed hardtail, and he wants a rear shock that’ll let him keep mashing. I say get an all-around bike and smooth out your stroke.
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You can expect fun courses, stiff competition, awesome scenery and good times.
Place: Captain Darner’s ranch in Nathrop, CO
Dates: April 7-8 and April 28-29 (Sea Otter is April 12-15, so no excuses)
Events: Saturday XC and dual slalom, Sunday mountain cross
Details: www.rpmcycling.org
Lee,
I recently volunteered to coach a MTB XC team, and the head coach is requiring all riders to be using clipless pedals by the start of the race season as he feels that it is “safer.” His thought is that by being clipped in, a rider will not be bounced off the pedals when he/she hits a bump or rock. This concept is being pushed by the league as well.
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My friend Jason Smith is a 40-something high-level moto hare scramble/enduro racer. Last year he placed 3rd in his class in the national series, and he’s an invitee at the Red Bull Last Man Standing. He works 40-50 hours per week and commutes 100 miles per day, and he has a family. This man is busy — here’s how he trains to succeed in his sport.
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It’s 3 degrees here.
Brian Lopes and Chris Powell just called from Socal, to tell me how much fun they had today — riding on dirt, not snow.
“Oh man, it’s cold,” said Brian, “it’s like 48 degrees.”
Gee, thanks for the update.
Hey, Lee-dude
I’m entered in the Sea Otter Classic, XC, Beginner 50-54. The course looks grand — how should I train?
Best,
Scott
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Hi Lee,
I have a question about my chain. I’m wondering what the common practice is when you replace a chain? Mine seems a little too slack and jumps off of the front ring. how many if any links should I remove to prevent this from further re-occurences?
Thanks for your help, and I always enjoy all the great info you’ve been throwing out here.
Matt
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I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s important. Satisfaction, security, purpose, that sort of stuff.
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