GT Avalanche vs. Specialized Hardrock
In the battle of entry-level hardtails, who kicks whose ass?
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Send questions to lee@leelikesbikes.com
Formulas for building jumps
Lee,
Is there a formula for figuring out the best height, length, curvature and angle of a jump to achieve the longest distance and height? And what would be the differences if you had the angle of the take off at say 35, 45 and 55 degrees?
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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Benefits of flat pedals
Question: Should I practice with flat pedals? Answer: Yes.
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Drops: Calculating landing force
A mechanical engineer wants to know how I calculated the impact forces for a bike drop. Yikes, here goes …
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Software for diagraming tracks
A reader wants to know which software I use to create my snazzy track diagrams. It’s the same one I’ve used to create award-winning newspaper infographics.
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Requirements: upgrading to semipro
I was wondering what you need to do to advance from expert to semi pro? I couldn’t find the information anywhere in the norba book. I know in BMX you have to place 1-10 nag.
By the way your site is great. keep up the good work.
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Trail building info
I live in a town where just about nobody bikes. I was wondering if you could give trail building tips.
– Aaron
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The IMBA site has tons of info. Check it out.
I hope to post stories about building jumps, rollers and berms. Stay tuned.
— Lee
4X and slalom start questions
Hey Lee, how do you know what the rules are for mt cross & dual slalom gate starts on what is legal and not legal. I couldn’t find any info on the usacycling website.
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Getting into dirt jumping
A young reader needs advice on picking a dirt jump bike and becoming confident enough to enjoy it.
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Mail: Choosing knee guards
Hey Lee
A quick question. I noticed that you just wear knee pads and not full knee shin armor. Is there a reason why you just use knee pads? I’m trying to decide what to get after a fall involving some leaves last weekend. I’m only doing small drops 3-4 feet and I don’t want to use too much body armor nor leave myself not well enough protected. Any recommendations between the two types. I like the new website.
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Mail: Should I step up to pro?
Hey Lee,
I really need your advice about whether or not to upgrade to pro: I don´t know if it´s better to race semi-pro at the three nationals I´ll be at this summer, or if I should just try to upgrade to pro. Read more