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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,407
Posted By Basenga

aerobars and 25.4 bar

ok, so I ride a marin muirwoods (it's an 05, I think, although I could be confused and it's an 04, but I think they have the same "problem" anyway), which has a 25.4mm handlebar (at the clamp, which...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-06-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 636
Posted By Basenga

century on marin muirwoods hybrid with aero bars

A friend of mine has pretty much convinced me to try and train for the Taos century in september. I have seen lots of posts on here about people doing century on a hybrid, so I'm not too concerned...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 255
Posted By Basenga

used cheap road bike

Found a used univega, probably from the mid to late 80's. Araya wheels, bar-end shifters, sun tour derailleurs. The frame is junk, as the top tube was jb welded back onto the bottom bracket, so I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-05, 06:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,084
Posted By Basenga

Building a nuclear plant is no worse than...

Building a nuclear plant is no worse than building a coal fired power station, at least from an engineering point of view. Filling all the reports about environmental safety might take quite a while...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-05, 04:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,084
Posted By Basenga

I don't know whether you consider nuclear as an...

I don't know whether you consider nuclear as an "alternative energy". It is therefore an alternative to fossil fuels (granted with its own problems). On average, Europe is what, 50% supported by...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-05, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By Basenga

I wouldn't really mind if those group rides were...

I wouldn't really mind if those group rides were on this path. But there are definite sections where you cannot ride in a double file and you have to be cautious when overtaking. Although you're...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-05, 12:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By Basenga

Dangerous Montreal Group Riders

I was riding on the Lachine canal bike path, just about opposite the Atwater Market, slightly west, when a group of riders (all wearing matching blue jerseys) went by in the other direction. This was...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-05, 08:39 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,518
Posted By Basenga

You're right that the friction forces are roughly...

You're right that the friction forces are roughly the same. The new torque I was refering to was from the fact the now the support structure is not symmetrical. Even doing a trackstand, the fork...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-05, 10:07 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,518
Posted By Basenga

Bizarre day today (like most days on the bike I...

Bizarre day today (like most days on the bike I guess). Really, these are the best.

I passed someone this morning and suddenly did this gesture I'd never done before. I waved. I don't know why,...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-05, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By Basenga

I disagree. The proposed maneuver is done for 2...

I disagree. The proposed maneuver is done for 2 reasons:
1-to get a left turn at a difficult intersection
2-to get this left turn fast, because you don't want to wait at the light

Notice how you...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-05, 11:13 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,518
Posted By Basenga

I had the weirdest night yesterday. Coming back...

I had the weirdest night yesterday. Coming back from university at night, I encounter not one... not two... but THREE cyclists with lights on their bikes. Two of which had real lights and not just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-26-05, 05:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,541
Posted By Basenga

I made the switch to clipless just 2 months ago...

I made the switch to clipless just 2 months ago and bought pedals that have platforms and the spd mechanism only on one side. My rationale was that I can try it out and if I can't seem to get it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-24-05, 08:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 35,524
Posted By Basenga

I've been quite pleased with mine as well. I...

I've been quite pleased with mine as well. I commute 8.5 km twice a day every day rain or shine and I'll go on longer (60km and hopefully rising) rides solo every week or so. All road with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-05, 11:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,762
Posted By Basenga

I don't know about the US, but in Canada, I can...

I don't know about the US, but in Canada, I can tell you first hand that the ticket I got for burning a red light on a bike did go onto my driving record (and is still there if I remember well). I...
Forum: Touring
06-19-05, 04:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By Basenga

For those still interested, here's what Sheldon...

For those still interested, here's what Sheldon Brown's website had to say about the history of Aero Bars:

"Æro bars originated from an attempt to duplicate the "tuck" of a downhill skiier. They...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-05, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By Basenga

Since I predict many people will reply to your...

Since I predict many people will reply to your post by suggesting their own bike brand/model, why don't I go with the flow and just do that myself?

Seriously, I recently shopped for a new bicycle...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-05, 03:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 35,524
Posted By Basenga

Oups... :) Honest mistake. In the meantime I did...

Oups... :) Honest mistake. In the meantime I did buy a 2005 Marin muirwoods. Nice city bike, I'll start riding for real tonight. If anyone else cares.
Forum: Commuting
03-23-05, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By Basenga

I'm not too worried about theft. I'm a grad...

I'm not too worried about theft. I'm a grad student and I always have an office or a lab, so I can set the bicycle in a corner, so it's safe.

I'll take a look at the sirrus for sure. I've just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-05, 07:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 35,524
Posted By Basenga

Dr. Christopher, could you expand on your...

Dr. Christopher, could you expand on your appreciation of the Muirwood? I'm looking at it right now (hopefully I can try one today) and I liked the specs and the geometry. I'm looking for a bike to...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-05, 02:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By Basenga

Newbie needs help in selecting new bicycle

Hi,

I must buy a new bycicle and I could use some help in selecting the type of frame and particular model.

I'm about 5'11" and weigh between 185 and 200 lbs (depending on season, my motivaiton...
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