http://mountainbikingnews.com Mountain Biking News // Updated Daily | MTB Bike News, Races, Events, Parts Review, and Mor Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:55:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The location for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships in 2013 and 2014 is the Angel Fire Bike Park in Angel Fire, N.M., USA Cycling announced. The exact dates of the 2013 and 2014 events will be announced at a later date. http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/location-for-2013-and-2014-mtb-gravity-nationals-announced/ Lee, I am in need of a new bike and was about to write off 29ers because I want the most versatile bike for the bucks. When you endorse 29ers for pump and jump I’m back on the fence. I own an old copy of Mastering MTB Skills and it ... http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/29er-for-ds-racing/ Our colleague EJ has questions. I have answers (or at least opinions). Lee, Ok…rider profile first. Moderately aggressive recreational rider who has 5” travel trail bike trying to get faster/better skills. Primarily rides IMBA created trail with flowy berms/rollers or more technical Southeastern US trails with roots, small drops ( http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/questions-about-remote-seatposts/ Sunday on the Enduro, Monday on the Stumpy. How can any bike feel better than this? Sunday Yesterday I enjoyed a special adventure up to Bobcat Ridge in Loveland. The Ginny Trail boasts 2,300 bike-specific vert of (from top to bottom) rocky gnar, course speed and easy flow. Tool of ... http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/two-days-on-two-bikes/ Co-coach Lars Thomsen, owner of Trail Head Cyclery, rips a DH run at Santa Teresa in 2003. Stoked: I’m teaming up with Trail Head Cyclery to rock a NorCal skills clinic. When: Friday, Feb. 17; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Santa Teresa County Park in San Jose, CA What: ... http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/skills-clinic-in-san-jose-ca-on-feb-17/ Hey Lee! What do you think about using flat pedals for high level XC and Enduro DH racing? I have been a clipless guy for years but have recently made the switch back and have found that I prefer flats, mostly because they are just more fun. It seems like ... http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/flat-pedals-for-enduro-racing/ Lee, Have you given any thought to a 29er version of Captain America? How do you think a do-it-all bike with 29er wheels would go for occasional pump and jump? Thanks, Ben from Melbourne, Australia Ben! Rallying a bone-stock Stumpjumper 29 SS at a BMX track. The stem and seatpost ... http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/captain-america-29er/ This question is spurred by Pedaling in attack position? Lee, Do you have any pro tips how to pump-manual while still pedalling? It’s OK to me if I want to do it on a table-top or with a small speed, but when the speed goes up and bumps get bigger ... http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/pedaling-while-pump-manualing/ Check out this video action from old friend, former pupil and Team Yeti ripper Joey Schusler. Lots of good times. Madness hits at 5:48. The Bus from Joey Schusler on Vimeo. If all goes well, Joey is going to help me with a series of MTB technique videos. Stoked on ... http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/living-it-up-on-the-bus/ Hi Lee! First of all : Best wishes for You and Your Family in 2012 ! Just short question. Enduro racing, terrain is something like Superenduro in Italy or Trans Provence. One day race, total distance about 30 miles. Which tyre is better: 2,35 or 2,5 from Maxxis ? Both ... http://mountainbikingnews.com/index.php/mountain-biking/23-or-25-for-enduro-racing/