Video review – Earthed 3: Europa
I saw this one a few weeks ago. It was fun, but now it’s a bit fuzzy. I guess that says something.
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All the sweet bikes and parts. Mmm … parts.
Flat pedals for a beginner
Hey, quick question. I’m thinking about getting into some flat pedals for a bike I’ve mocked up for jumping and stuff. Any recommendations? Oh, I’ve also heard that a pair of shin/knee guards are necessary for “beginners” on the flats.
Whadya got?
What’s up with 9-speed?
Hi Lee,
I was thinking lately about the whole 9speed thing in DH and 4X.
You can get almost the same gear range with a 8speed and you’ll get smoother and more precise shifting.
So why do most of the guys ride with 9speed?
Cheers,
Simo
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Strong chains for 4X racing
Hey Lee,
What is the best chain for 4x out there? I’ve been snappin’ my Shimano chains and it hurts.
Thanks,
Ron
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Repairing Specialized Lo Pro Mag pedals
These are great pedals, but some early production hiccups are causing issues. Luckily, they’re solvable.
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Review: 2006 Specialized downhill tires
Specialized has a new crop of downhill meats, and I’m here to tell you about ’em.
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Fork for Demo 8
Hi Lee, I just got my new Specialized Demo 8 frame, and I built it up with parts I already had laying around, with hopes of upgrading in the future. I know you have been riding one of these for a while, and I was wondering what fork feels balanced with this frame? Right now I have a 2002 monster T, and it feels heavy for the bike, but I haven’t ridden it off road yet. I plan on lots of riding at Keystone this season. I’ve had my eye on a new Travis, what do you think of these on the Demo 8s? Thanks, man
Eric
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Trail bike for a big guy
A robust reader is breaking his trail frame, and he’s looking for an upgrade. I think he should step up to an “all-mountain” bike.
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Ideal bike for Whistler (and elsewhere)
A terrain-starved Brit is heading to Whistler to buy a new bike and ride his brains out. But what should he get?
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Cane Creek Double Barrel Shock + Enduro?
Hi Lee, I have an 05 Enduro and want to upgrade to a coil shock, from the 5th Element Air. In particular I’m interested in the new Cane Creek Double Barrel shock. I was wondering through your contacts if you have heard any reports or tried this shock on the new Enduro frame.
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GT Avalanche vs. Specialized Hardrock
In the battle of entry-level hardtails, who kicks whose ass?
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Good XC/Super-D bikes
Lee,
Looking at possibly purchasing a Yeti 575. I am 5’8″ and a mid aggressive rider. I like to descend and climb Cross Country and Super D type riding. What else should I look at for comparison? Pros and cons?
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