Most mountain bikes are sized for how they sit in a showroom—not how they handle on a technical trail. If your bike feels "off," it’s probably because you’re following industry logic that wasn't designed for you.
In Dialed v2, world-renowned skills coach Lee McCormack (author of Mastering Mountain Bike Skills) breaks down the walls of mainstream bike fit to give you the ultimate blueprint for performance, comfort, and control.
Building on the revolutionary concepts of the first edition, Dialed v2 introduces even more refined physics and real-world testing to help you find your "Perfect Setup." Whether you are 5’0” or 6’5”, a weekend warrior or a pro racer, this book shows you exactly how to make your bike an extension of your body.
Inside Dialed v2, you’ll The RAD (Rider Area Distance) Learn the definitive way to calculate the distance between your feet and hands for maximum leverage and balance.
The Truth About Modern Why "Long and Slack" might be holding you back—and how to "size down like a boss" to regain your flickability.
The Heavy Hands Index (HHI): A new way to measure and reduce hand numbness and fatigue.
Crankarm Why shorter cranks might be the biggest performance upgrade you’ve never tried.
Handlebar Deep dives into width, rise, sweep, and the critical Steering-Hands Offset (SHO).
Real-World Case Detailed fit breakdowns for riders of all heights and proportions, including kids and drop-bar enthusiasts.
The DiRT Use the Dialed RAD TOOL (DiRT) to model your bike before you buy the parts.
Stop fighting your bike and start flowing with it.
Lee McCormack is the founder of Lee Likes Bikes. He has written 12 mountain bike books, coached more than 11,000 riders, trained more than 2,000 coaches, and helped thousands get dialed on their bikes. Lee serves as adjunct professor of mountain biking at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs, CO.
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Lee McCormack is one of the most effective bicycle skills authors and instructors in the world. McCormack was part of the team that won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for public service.