Savanni D'Gerinel

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bio	website	markus.alyra.org
	location	Austin, TX
	age	34
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I am a software developer in Austin with extensive experience in Perl, Python, and C. I also have some lesser experience (but great interest in) Ocaml, Haskell, and Clojure.

Also, a hardcore commuter cyclist riding on a Tour Easy LWB recumbent and a Challenge Hurricane SWB recumbent. Been through a lot of gear over the years, discovering the hard way what works and what doesn't work since most bike shops don't actually know what's good for a commuter.

	200 reputation	bio	website	markus.alyra.org	visits	member for	1 year, 2 months
7 badges		location	Austin, TX		seen	Jun 6 at 22:37

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Jun 5	awarded	Popular Question
Oct 19	awarded	Commentator
Oct 19	comment	How do I take apart the axle and freehub on this bike That seems about right. I notice the drag most when the whole system is put together. Spinning the front pedals when not under load should be trivial. In fact, they should actually continue spinning for a moment after they let go. Instead, it takes noticeable force, and they stop the instant I release them. Could be an issue in the bottom bracket, which I've not taken apart yet.
Oct 17	accepted	How do I take apart the axle and freehub on this bike
Oct 17	comment	How do I take apart the axle and freehub on this bike I went back to try it. It took more than a gentle tap... I actually applied a bit of force with the palm of my hand. It appears that the bearings are in semi-sealed cartridges and those cartridges are in a very, VERY tight fit.
Oct 17	comment	How do I take apart the axle and freehub on this bike I found that to be the case after I got stuff to pop out. What I'm not sure of now (and I haven't pulled off the freehub yet) is how to diagnose where all of the drag in the system is coming from. If it's spread around a lot of components, I could be in trouble, but I'm going to hope that examining and replacing worn components will solve all of it.
Oct 17	asked	How do I take apart the axle and freehub on this bike
Aug 3	comment	What do I need to research to switch to an internally geared hub? Thanks for the technical details. I'll put all this to use while evaluating everything else. This is actually a level of bike modification I've never even approached before.
Aug 3	accepted	What do I need to research to switch to an internally geared hub?
Aug 3	comment	What do I need to research to switch to an internally geared hub? Fair point. My current racer recumbent was $1000 used.
Aug 3	comment	What do I need to research to switch to an internally geared hub? I'm looking at these options specifically because the bike can't be modified to carry a front derailleur. Also, replacing the bike is a very expensive prospect, but one that I'll consider one day. I'm just looking for ways to add versatility without doing a full replacement.
Aug 2	asked	What do I need to research to switch to an internally geared hub?
Jul 4	comment	Are bicycle rear racks and panniers suitable for cross-country riding? Strosberg: thanks for that bit about the weight. Once that much weight is on the wheel, what would be the minimum width tire you would recommend in order to reduce the likelihood of a flat and to keep turning friction up? For instance, I'm on a pair of "slick" tires 35mm in width.
Jul 4	comment	Are bicycle rear racks and panniers suitable for cross-country riding? @Vorac: I am a very poor technical rider with little experience off-road. I was referring primarily to the difference between riding with a lot of gear and riding with very little gear, as I have experienced both. But I've not at all experienced 25lbs on my back vs. 25lbs mounted directly on the bike. I have only experienced the back pain of carrying an iBook and a change of clothes for 23 miles on my back.
Jul 3	awarded	Teacher
Jul 2	answered	Are bicycle rear racks and panniers suitable for cross-country riding?
Jun 26	awarded	Scholar
Jun 26	accepted	What are the pros and cons of sunscreen vs. protective clothing?
Jun 22	awarded	Supporter
Jun 22	comment	What are the pros and cons of sunscreen vs. protective clothing? What was the temperature you guys were riding through on this trip? What kind of fabric were you wearing, and how good was it at wicking, drying, and keeping you cool?