Santa Cruz Blur LT Sizing: Large or Medium

There is a lot of chatter on the Web about which size Blur to ride. The line between a large and medium is exactly the height of the average North American / European male, 5’10″.  Makes sense that so many are asking which size to buy. I have ridden both a medium and large. I am 5′ 10″ with a 32″ inseam. The medium is too small. The cockpit is cramped and not fun on long rides. The large does not feel that much bigger but does give you more room. The large 2011 Blur LTc that I ride came with a 90 mm 6 degree stem.  I replaced it with a Race Face 70 mm 6 degree and the fit is perfect.

Santa Cruz Blur Size Chart

Santa Cruz Blur Size Chart

 

 

 

 

 

Before: Large Blur with 90 mm Stem

Before: Large Blur with 90 mm Stem

 

After: Large Blur with 70 mm Stem

 

Of course if you have the opportunity to test ride both the medium and large, you should. But if you are an average dude, go big (Large).

 

 

 

MTB Riding with Kids at Fernie Alpine Resort

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Last year we went and stayed at the Fernie Alpine Resort (blog posting here). This year we went back to Fernie and spent more time riding downhill because Will was more willing and enable.  We rented some armour for him, but unfortunately there were no full face helmets that fit so he had to wear his normal…

Video: MTB Downhill Champion riding Keystone Standard Basin!

Video: MTB Downhill Champion riding Keystone Standard Basin!

I rode Keystone Standard Basin in Revelstoke a couple weeks ago.  Super fun!  Here is a short vid of me on the return leg with a little audio edit!  Oh well, my kids thought it was kinda cool…    

Online Map of Utah MTB Trails

The Skid Map

Here is a great map of Utah trails (including secret ones)!  Cool thing is that they include some Colorado and Arizona MTB trails as well.  The map is produced by the The “SkidMap” Project: an ongoing effort to build GPS based resources for mountain bikers in Utah. Part of this effort is compiling all the trail…

How to Install Hydraulic Disc Brakes on Kid’s 24” MTB

Avid Elixir 3

Since my post on picking the best 24″ kids bike I have had lots of questions about disc brakes. Most folks want to get disc brakes but are unsure of hydraulic brakes. The fact is that it’s really hard to find a 24″ bike with hydraulic brakes, other than the Konas.  Probably a cost issue.  However, after…

Online Map of Rossland Mountain Bike Trails

RosslandTrails

Our local trail building and maintenance organization, the Kootenay Columbia Trail Society has redone their website and included a cool new interactive Google Map.  It shows all the official trails in the system. There are a few more out there that are super fun, but you will have to ask a local about those.  I don’t…

Video: Fernie Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam!

Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam 2012

Next weekend is the Fernie Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam 2012!  Check out last year’s cool video by Nic Genovese and Music by Calvin Harris, “The Rain”…   Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam 2011 on Pinkbike  

Video: Whistler A Line with Foo Fighters!

Video: Whistler A Line with Foo Fighters!

After seeing Foo Fighters live at New Orleans Jazz Fest, I have a renewed ear for them. Add in some bike park video from the bike park mecca of BC and you have a fun little video!  Thanks 11Cglax for putting it together.        

Bike to Work Week: May 28 – Jun 3!

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I am coordinating Bike to Work/School Week again this year for the Kootenays!  Please join us on Monday by dumping your car (or your parent’s car), getting on your bike and doing your part for the environment, while helping to raise funds to bring Digital Mammography to the Kootenays. You can do the following anytime…

Sedona vs. Moab: Which is better?

Mike Levy: Sedona MTB

After spending 5 days each in both Sedona, AZ and Moab, UT I can say that my next MTB trip will be to Sedona.  Here are a few reasons why: 1.  Easy Access There are only a few folks on the planet that I can be in  a car for more than 8 hours, so…


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