2 October 2009 Archives

Blue/Black Kona Jake the Snake 2006

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: 2006
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake the Snake
Color:Blue/Black
Size:60cm
Serial: F905K2787
Photo: http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9056/65765323124498414200140.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219
Stolen:2009-10-2
Stolen From: Powell’s Books bike corral – SW 11th & Couch
Neighborhood: Pearl District/Burnside
Owner: Robert Anderson
OwnerEmail: robert.axel.anderson@gmail.com
Reward: $300
Description: 2006 Kona Jake the Snake.
Electric Blue top tube, down tube, and head tube.
Electric Green graphics, “2005 US Cyclocross Champion” insignia on top tube.
Black seatstays/chainstays.
Black electrical tape wrapped on rear seatstays.
Mavic Aksium Race 700c wheels and hubs.
Schwalbe Racing Ralph tires, 35c.
Shimano 105 drivetrain, 46/36 front chainrings, 11-25 tooth rear cassette.
FSA cranks, Shimano SPD pedals. Dura-Ace bottom bracket.
Fizik Pave CX saddle.
Kona Carbon Cross fork.
CatEye wireless computer sensor mounted on front fork.
Police record with: Ralph Elwood #26797
Police reference#: 09088937
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The Design Challenge from the builder’s perspective

An enthusiastic crowd turned out tonight for the reception party.
(Photo by Mark Reber for BikePortland)

Our man at the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge has sent over more photos of the amazing transportation bicycles put together by some of the best builders in the business.

This is just a small sampling of the extraordinary bikes in the show. Get down to the Oregon Manifest Union (539 NW 10th at Hoyt) from 7-10:00pm tonight for the official reception.

Scroll down for a few more sneak peeks of the builders have showed up with:

Pereira Cycles (Portland, OR)
Tony has really outdone himself (again). Highlights of his beauty are a hand-made taillight, integrated spot for a u-lock, and a fully custom from rack bag by Portland-based Lemolo. Check it out:

(All photos by Mark Reber/BikePortland unless otherwise noted)

Year: 2002
Brand: cannondale
Model: f1000
Color:wood grain
Size:large
Serial: mi07588
Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/image.aspx?filename=2002%20Cannondale%20F1000.jpg
Stolen in portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2009-10-01
Stolen From: back door of 3925 north williams, in the alley between vancouver and williams, 2 doors north of failing.
Neighborhood: north portland
Owner: james thompson
OwnerEmail: jetwoodshop@spiritone.com
Reward: yes
Description: 2002 cannondale f1000 woody frame with lefty front fork, all decals removed, scott aero bars, selle italia saddle, xtr rear derailleur/rear hub, hayes mag disc brakes, conti road tires. please call 503.331.7109 w/ any info.
Police record with: portland police
Police reference#: #09-088509
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

First look inside the Constructor’s Design Challenge

Editor’s note: Please welcome new BikePortland contributor Mark Reber. A reporter and photographer, Mark is working with us to cover the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge and Race this weekend. Mark was able to spend some time with the bikes and their proud, nervous builders this morning, and sent this dispatch — and some enticing shots of some of the bikes — from the show floor.

The crew from Chris King stand with their Cielo entry. In the middle is Cielo brand manager Jay Sycip (yes that Sycip) and to his left (in short-sleeve blue shirt) is Chris King.
-More photos below-
(Photos by Mark Reber for BikePortland)

Another Cross Crusade is about to get started.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The Cross Crusade cyclocross race series is set to get underway this Sunday and organizers expect a record turnout of competitors.

Portland architect and urban planner Rick Potestio is one of the founders of the Cross Crusade. He says Oregon Bicycle Racing Association officials are seeing pre-registration numbers up about 20-30% over last year, putting the expected racer turnout in the 1,500 to 1,700 range. That would make the Alpenrose race (the first of eight races in the series) the largest cyclocross race in the world in terms of participation.

There’s yet another new bike-based business in town — the difference is that at this store, everything is free.

The Portland Free Store is, according to its website, “basically a second-hand store, except that everything is free.” People can drop off donations at the recommissioned school bus that houses the store at SE 11th and Clay during its open hours — currently 11am – 7pm, Monday to Friday — or a bike messenger will come and do a pick up.

The latest evidence of the intersection between bicycles and Portland’s First Thursday art scene (remember the handmade bike show back in August?) was on full display at the debut of the Artcrank Poster Show last night.

29 Portland artists were part of the event and each of them hung one bike-themed poster, all of which were for sale for the reasonable price of $30. Of that $30, $25 went to the artist and $5 went to local non-profit Bikes to Rwanda.

Blue/Black Kona Jake the Snake 2006

The Design Challenge from the builder’s perspective

More handmade magic from the Manifest Design Challenge

wood grain cannondale f1000 2002

First look inside the Constructor’s Design Challenge

Record turnout expected at Cross Crusade opener

Portland’s first Free Store works its magic by bike

Artcrank show finds warm welcome in Portland

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