How can I make my Marin Fairfax 2007 bike better for long distance?

c_smith85

I recently purchased a Marin Fairfax 2007 hybrid bike for commuting around London, and I have so far been very impressed with it for commuting. Although I took into the country and found it to be exteremely slow for long distances. The sales man said this is due to the small wheels designed for acceleration. Is it possible to change the wheels to make it quicker on long distances? Are there any other words of advice to speed the bike up?
Sorry - the bike I have is an Marin Novato 2007 model with the following wheel specs:
Rear Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Front Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Spokes: DT 14 Gauge Black Stainless
Rims: WTB SX24, Double Wall, 32 Hole Disc
Tyres: Continental Sport Contact 26â x 1.6â with Safety System

Answer
There are 3 approaches to having a faster bike:
1. Shave bike weight by using components of more lightweight materials like titanium or carbon fiber. This is an expensive alternative.
You can also lighten your wheels by using road tires. These are lighter. Matching the tires to your rims may need professional (local bike shop) intervention. A road tire that does not match its rim can slip off.
2. Alter the sizes of your chainrings and cogset. You can use a road bike's crankset. These are larger and thus will transmit faster linear speed, but will require more pedalling effort to accelerate. Also, these usually come with only 2 chainrings. You'd have to adjust your front derailleur accordingly. The shifter will then have one dead speed. Or you can replace your front derailleur and shifter set with an appropriate road version instead.
You can change your cogset to one with the smallest cog having 11 teeth. This will also make your rear wheel spin faster.
3. Become a stronger rider. Lose weight; strengthen your lower body.

Definitely you can't change the size of your wheel to a larger one without changing your frame and fork and chain and cables and...

The next larger wheel size is 29", the same size as that of a road bike. Maybe you need a road bike instead. But if you prefer the more upright riding position and the better standover clearance of a MTB (or an ATB as what it's usually called in your country), then it may make sense to purchase a complete 29-er rig.

I looked up your bike. The componentry is already very good if you only use it for commuting. If you are in a situation that limits you to owning only your current Marin, changing to skinny road tires is the best alternative. Or you can look at it this way: not going so fast on a country road affords you more opportunity to take in the sights.

Ride safely. (",)

Which is better Statinoary bike or Spin bike?

Stardock

So my gym is too expensive and I don't like exercising outside so I decided to buy a fitness machine for my house. When I used to go to the gym, I used stationary bikes all the time because it gave me the most effective workout. So I know that my favorite fitness machines are exercise bikes.

I have never used Spin bikes before so I don't know if they are better than Stationary bikes. So for someone who's looking for an effective aerobic and cardiovascular workout and thinking of doing HIIT at home, which type of fitness machine is best?

P.S. I don't have a bicycle and I don't want to become a professional cyclist.

Answer
Hi Stardock, I think stationary bike would be best in your case.Try that

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Looking to buy a bike ... advice please?

ss.snomer

Hi ... I'm looking to buy a bike for cycling around on weekends, for both fitness & fun. Mostly on roads, and later (much, much later) perhaps on some basic biking trails.

I'm not looking for a professional bike, just something decent ... but sufficiently adequate to cover my biking needs for several years.

Please offer any advice ... in terms of the type of bike I'm looking for, features, things to look out for when bike shopping or trying a bike, things to avoid, potential cost, general snippets of useful information, etc. Note, I'm a beginner and have no knowledge whatsoever of biking//cycling.

Thanks.

Answer
The most important thing is that you go to a real bike shop, not a department store. There you are most likely to find good advice, good bikes, and good support after you buy the bike. A good shop will also let you take it for a spin if you leave behind a credit card. Explain to them your needs and skill level, and they can help outfit you.

The biggest question is how much do you spend. More expensive bikes will be more reliable, lighter, and smoother, and will also give you room to grow into them, but would also be a waste if you end up not liking the sport and having it sitting in the garage collecting dust. Only you can decide what level of bike you should get.

As long as you go with a real brand, you'll be ok. A hybrid style bike will be good for your needs, able to handle roads and smooth, well kept trails, while remaining comfortable to ride. Don't get hung up on brand - there are a ton of good ones and you are safe with most of them. Again, as long as you shop at a good place, you won't end up with a bad bike.

The main thing is that core of the bike are good parts - the frame and brakes especially. Don't worry too much about things like seats, pedals, and other minor things which can easily and cheaply be replaced.

Good luck.

Suturing*Please professionals help answer*?

bobby hoho

what does it mean if the suture needles are "outdated"?

Also can anyone teach me how to do the interupted stitch or the continuous stitch?

Thanks!!

Answer
I'm not a professional but I can give you half an answer (your question piqued my interest):

So, a needle-pulling-thread is outdated, doc goes sutureless
August 30, 2011 â 5:54am ET | By Howard Lovy

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About a decade ago, Geoffrey Gurtner was chief of microsurgery at Bellevue Hospital in New York. A young patient had come in, about 10-12 months old, whose finger had been accidentally cut off by the spinning wheel of an exercise bike. Gurtner reattached the finger, but the child's blood vessels were so tiny, about half a millimeter, that it took 5 hours of struggle to get in three sutures. That's when Gurtner decided that there must be a better way than the needle-and-thread technique used for the past century. Gurtner, now a microsurgeon at Stanford University Medical Center, believes he's found a solution to the problem in a sutureless method that appears to be faster, easier and safer.

In a technique published in Nature Medicine, Gurtner describes how he, along with colleagues Edward Chang and Michael Galvez, used a poloxamer gel and bioadhesive rather than a needle and thread to join together blood vessels in animal studies. "Ultimately, this has the potential to improve patient care by decreasing amputations, strokes and heart attacks while reducing healthcare costs," the authors write. The reason is that not only are needle and thread more difficult to control on small blood vessels, but they also can lead to complications such as intimal hyperplasia, in which cells collect on the inside of the blood vessel causing it to narrow.

Gurtner experimented around with different substances to keep blood vessels open, including ice, but finally settled on Poloxamer 407, which is solid and elastic when heated, but then dissolves into a harmless liquid in the body when cooled. They used the material to distend both openings of a severed blood vessel, allowing researchers to glue them together precisely. In the animal studies, the method worked even on small blood vessels only 0.2 millimeters wide. "That's where it really shines," Gurtner says in a release.

More animal testing needs to be done before the technique can be tried on humans. The materials used are already FDA-approved.

- take a look at the Stanford University Medical Center release
- and the Nature Medicine abstract

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How to fix viewing angle on liquid crystal display?

best professional spinning bike image

Koos

I have a problem with the display of my spinning-bike.

It used to be like this:
http://i47.tinypic.com/30kexsn.jpg clearly visible letters and numbers from many angles

but now the viewing angle has gone down to this:
http://i48.tinypic.com/5bqkgk.jpg unreadable text, only visible under a very small angle

I've tried putting in different batteries, but that didn't help.

Is there any way to fix this?

Answer
I do not think there is a adjustment for this... Hey, I enjoyed your question, I have worked as a technician most of my life, I hope I have helped you...
Good luck...

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How can I make my Marin Fairfax 2007 bike better for long distance?

c_smith85

I recently purchased a Marin Fairfax 2007 hybrid bike for commuting around London, and I have so far been very impressed with it for commuting. Although I took into the country and found it to be exteremely slow for long distances. The sales man said this is due to the small wheels designed for acceleration. Is it possible to change the wheels to make it quicker on long distances? Are there any other words of advice to speed the bike up?
Sorry - the bike I have is an Marin Novato 2007 model with the following wheel specs:
Rear Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Front Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Spokes: DT 14 Gauge Black Stainless
Rims: WTB SX24, Double Wall, 32 Hole Disc
Tyres: Continental Sport Contact 26â x 1.6â with Safety System

Answer
There are 3 approaches to having a faster bike:
1. Shave bike weight by using components of more lightweight materials like titanium or carbon fiber. This is an expensive alternative.
You can also lighten your wheels by using road tires. These are lighter. Matching the tires to your rims may need professional (local bike shop) intervention. A road tire that does not match its rim can slip off.
2. Alter the sizes of your chainrings and cogset. You can use a road bike's crankset. These are larger and thus will transmit faster linear speed, but will require more pedalling effort to accelerate. Also, these usually come with only 2 chainrings. You'd have to adjust your front derailleur accordingly. The shifter will then have one dead speed. Or you can replace your front derailleur and shifter set with an appropriate road version instead.
You can change your cogset to one with the smallest cog having 11 teeth. This will also make your rear wheel spin faster.
3. Become a stronger rider. Lose weight; strengthen your lower body.

Definitely you can't change the size of your wheel to a larger one without changing your frame and fork and chain and cables and...

The next larger wheel size is 29", the same size as that of a road bike. Maybe you need a road bike instead. But if you prefer the more upright riding position and the better standover clearance of a MTB (or an ATB as what it's usually called in your country), then it may make sense to purchase a complete 29-er rig.

I looked up your bike. The componentry is already very good if you only use it for commuting. If you are in a situation that limits you to owning only your current Marin, changing to skinny road tires is the best alternative. Or you can look at it this way: not going so fast on a country road affords you more opportunity to take in the sights.

Ride safely. (",)

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How to fix viewing angle on liquid crystal display?

best professional spinning bike image

Koos

I have a problem with the display of my spinning-bike.

It used to be like this:
http://i47.tinypic.com/30kexsn.jpg clearly visible letters and numbers from many angles

but now the viewing angle has gone down to this:
http://i48.tinypic.com/5bqkgk.jpg unreadable text, only visible under a very small angle

I've tried putting in different batteries, but that didn't help.

Is there any way to fix this?

Answer
I do not think there is a adjustment for this... Hey, I enjoyed your question, I have worked as a technician most of my life, I hope I have helped you...
Good luck...

CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Professional

How can I make my Marin Fairfax 2007 bike better for long distance?

c_smith85

I recently purchased a Marin Fairfax 2007 hybrid bike for commuting around London, and I have so far been very impressed with it for commuting. Although I took into the country and found it to be exteremely slow for long distances. The sales man said this is due to the small wheels designed for acceleration. Is it possible to change the wheels to make it quicker on long distances? Are there any other words of advice to speed the bike up?
Sorry - the bike I have is an Marin Novato 2007 model with the following wheel specs:
Rear Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Front Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Spokes: DT 14 Gauge Black Stainless
Rims: WTB SX24, Double Wall, 32 Hole Disc
Tyres: Continental Sport Contact 26â x 1.6â with Safety System

Answer
There are 3 approaches to having a faster bike:
1. Shave bike weight by using components of more lightweight materials like titanium or carbon fiber. This is an expensive alternative.
You can also lighten your wheels by using road tires. These are lighter. Matching the tires to your rims may need professional (local bike shop) intervention. A road tire that does not match its rim can slip off.
2. Alter the sizes of your chainrings and cogset. You can use a road bike's crankset. These are larger and thus will transmit faster linear speed, but will require more pedalling effort to accelerate. Also, these usually come with only 2 chainrings. You'd have to adjust your front derailleur accordingly. The shifter will then have one dead speed. Or you can replace your front derailleur and shifter set with an appropriate road version instead.
You can change your cogset to one with the smallest cog having 11 teeth. This will also make your rear wheel spin faster.
3. Become a stronger rider. Lose weight; strengthen your lower body.

Definitely you can't change the size of your wheel to a larger one without changing your frame and fork and chain and cables and...

The next larger wheel size is 29", the same size as that of a road bike. Maybe you need a road bike instead. But if you prefer the more upright riding position and the better standover clearance of a MTB (or an ATB as what it's usually called in your country), then it may make sense to purchase a complete 29-er rig.

I looked up your bike. The componentry is already very good if you only use it for commuting. If you are in a situation that limits you to owning only your current Marin, changing to skinny road tires is the best alternative. Or you can look at it this way: not going so fast on a country road affords you more opportunity to take in the sights.

Ride safely. (",)

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How can I make my Marin Fairfax 2007 bike better for long distance?

best professional spinning bike image

c_smith85

I recently purchased a Marin Fairfax 2007 hybrid bike for commuting around London, and I have so far been very impressed with it for commuting. Although I took into the country and found it to be exteremely slow for long distances. The sales man said this is due to the small wheels designed for acceleration. Is it possible to change the wheels to make it quicker on long distances? Are there any other words of advice to speed the bike up?
Sorry - the bike I have is an Marin Novato 2007 model with the following wheel specs:
Rear Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Front Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Spokes: DT 14 Gauge Black Stainless
Rims: WTB SX24, Double Wall, 32 Hole Disc
Tyres: Continental Sport Contact 26â x 1.6â with Safety System

Answer
There are 3 approaches to having a faster bike:
1. Shave bike weight by using components of more lightweight materials like titanium or carbon fiber. This is an expensive alternative.
You can also lighten your wheels by using road tires. These are lighter. Matching the tires to your rims may need professional (local bike shop) intervention. A road tire that does not match its rim can slip off.
2. Alter the sizes of your chainrings and cogset. You can use a road bike's crankset. These are larger and thus will transmit faster linear speed, but will require more pedalling effort to accelerate. Also, these usually come with only 2 chainrings. You'd have to adjust your front derailleur accordingly. The shifter will then have one dead speed. Or you can replace your front derailleur and shifter set with an appropriate road version instead.
You can change your cogset to one with the smallest cog having 11 teeth. This will also make your rear wheel spin faster.
3. Become a stronger rider. Lose weight; strengthen your lower body.

Definitely you can't change the size of your wheel to a larger one without changing your frame and fork and chain and cables and...

The next larger wheel size is 29", the same size as that of a road bike. Maybe you need a road bike instead. But if you prefer the more upright riding position and the better standover clearance of a MTB (or an ATB as what it's usually called in your country), then it may make sense to purchase a complete 29-er rig.

I looked up your bike. The componentry is already very good if you only use it for commuting. If you are in a situation that limits you to owning only your current Marin, changing to skinny road tires is the best alternative. Or you can look at it this way: not going so fast on a country road affords you more opportunity to take in the sights.

Ride safely. (",)

How is it helpful to have a triple chainset rather than a double?

Emily

Most cyclocross bikes seem to have double chainsets. Why is this? Why don't they have triples? How could a triple get in the way?

Road bikes tend to have triple chainsets. Why is this?

Answer
Double cranksets, both compact and standard size, are lighter and shift better than triples. For that reason the vast majority of bikes used for racing have double cranks. Unless you are going down big hills or are as strong as a professional racer, even compact cranks offer gears high enough for fast riding. learning to spin the pedals will make you a better, stronger rider, and reduce the chances of injuring your knees. If you feel the need for higher gears, choosing a cassette with an 11 tooth cog will be more than enough to keep up with anybody

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How is it helpful to have a triple chainset rather than a double?

best professional spinning bike image

Emily

Most cyclocross bikes seem to have double chainsets. Why is this? Why don't they have triples? How could a triple get in the way?

Road bikes tend to have triple chainsets. Why is this?

Answer
Double cranksets, both compact and standard size, are lighter and shift better than triples. For that reason the vast majority of bikes used for racing have double cranks. Unless you are going down big hills or are as strong as a professional racer, even compact cranks offer gears high enough for fast riding. learning to spin the pedals will make you a better, stronger rider, and reduce the chances of injuring your knees. If you feel the need for higher gears, choosing a cassette with an 11 tooth cog will be more than enough to keep up with anybody

What make and model of bike does Shapes Total Fitness use for their spin classes?

Starryeyes

I used to spin at Shapes in Clearwater, FL and all I remember is that the bikes were yellow. I now want to buy one but don't know the brand or model. I dont know if all shapes use the same bikes but I'd love to know because I want a good, professional quality one. Please Help??

Answer
Call them up and ask.

http://www.shapestotalfitness.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=LO

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