XC-ifying a freeride bike

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Many of us (not me) are selling our quivers for that single long-travel bike, and the question arises: How do I make it better for XC?
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Nishiki Pueblo to get in shape?

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Hey Now Lee,
Just read a great short bio on you…I’m looking at at Nishiki Pueblo…i’m 45 yrs old and out of shape 5’11” tall with a short inseam 31″ yet wish to ride my way to work and into shape and some light trail stuff…
Good first bike? what do you think? Guy is selling it to me for $85 bucks here in L.A.!
be well
kb peace out

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Climbing on an AS-X vs. an SX Trail?

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Lee-
I’m currently rocking a Yeti AS-X with a Marz 66RC2X up front. Bike is great but it pedals like poo, seat tube angle is super slack which makes seated pedaling a constant struggle, and the braking characteristics leave a lot to be desired.

I’ve been looking at the SX Trail as a replacement. The geometry is a bit lower and slacker which I like. How does the SXT pedal while standing? I’m 6’5″, 220, live in SoCal and visit Mammoth a couple times a year. My main rides are quasi shuttles up Mt. Wilson that require a fair bit of pedaling. I’ll also shuttle Cold Springs and Tunnel every so often.
Thanks
Scott

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Enduro SL vs. Enduro for trail riding?

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Here at Lee Likes Bikes, we tackle the important questions.

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Stumpy or Enduro?

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To climb fast or descend faster — that is the question.
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Help: I can’t jump on race day

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Hi Lee,
I race 4-cross in the beginner men category, I’m having trouble jumping, like I have the speed and everything, but I just can’t clear anything big… At local dirtjumps in my town I can jump well because somethings not pulling me back…the jumps are rather large too. So I was just needing some tips on how to jump the doubles and and getting the right speed and timing.
thanks, Dustin
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Which travel case for my bike?

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Hi, Lee.
I’m looking at having to do some traveling around in the not too distant future and the thought of having to be without a bicycle kind of makes me itch. Do you have any recommendations for travel cases?
Thanks,
Eric
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Norcal Jan. ’07: Three days, two bikes and three rides

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The past few days have been a nice mix of tra-la-la and WHOA BABY! Not to mention a barrage of job interviews and rides on a new Enduro SL and Demo 7. I have no images, but here are some words:
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Enduro SL: Worth the wait?

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(UPDATED WITH BIKE STATUS)
Lee
I am still waiting on an enduro sl. Specialized is pissing me off, they just will not give me a direct answere to when my bike is coming or what the hold up is. If they would just say it will be Feb. or March that would be fine, but it is always next month. I am very frustrated and wondering is the bike that great or should i just get a Heckler? You are the only person known to have one what is your oppinion?
Thanks
Jim
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Norcal here I come!

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Enough of these Q&As and tech articles. I’m heading to the Bay Area this weekend, and I need to post a full-stoke ride report. Expect these words:

dude
sweet
rad
rail
hammer
float
BRAAAP!!!

Maxxis tires: 2.35″ or 2.5″ rear?

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Lee,
I’m buying new tires for the summer and I have some Michelines right now. They’re good tires but I’m looking for something that rolls a little faster and can corner better. I’m looking at getting a 2.5″ Minion for the front and a 2.5″ High Roller for the rear. A guy at my local shop said to switch to a 2.35″ in the rear. I’ve always ran a 2.5″ in the rear but lightening up the rear sounds appealing. How would it affect my riding? I ride DH/FR.
Thanks for your help.
Dan the man
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Help, my crank is stuck

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Lee,
yeah i bought some deity cranks, and i put them on but needed to take them off because the spacing for the sprocket was wrong, and now those things wont budge at all. even with the crank puller that came with them. do u have any suggestions?
Martin
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