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Forum: General Discussion 07-10-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By LESTER
I sure wish agencies would standardize...

I sure wish agencies would standardize descriptors to indicate paved/improved, but not paved/dirt. On the Vancouver map, Tarbell Trail is superfun mountain bike action with some good singletrack,...
Forum: General Discussion 04-29-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 171,656
Posted By LESTER
I usually don't do much road improvements since...

I usually don't do much road improvements since I'm a bit of a fan of many obstacles. I'll go out of my way by a couple of blocks to hit a cobblestone or dirt road, for instance.

I saw this on...
Forum: General Discussion 03-09-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By LESTER
Of course if it's not one thing it's another. ...

Of course if it's not one thing it's another.

Current Hazzards:

- Southbound behind the Safeway: rightmost foot or so of concrete really drops off in spots. Looks like a heavy vehicle drove...
Forum: General Discussion 02-17-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By LESTER
North end of Delta Park got paved!!!

This is kinda old news now but thought I'd post anyway. The pothole minefield that was once a part of crossing from Oregon into Washington along the I-5 corridor hass been transformed into a...
Forum: General Discussion 09-05-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,629
Posted By LESTER
Coaster brake.

Coaster brake.
Forum: General Discussion 08-27-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,048
Posted By LESTER
That's possible. Of course another thing that...

That's possible. Of course another thing that might happen to an out-of-towner is simply being in the wrong place.

For instance if you hang out on MLK Blvd., not near a well-biked cross street...
Forum: General Discussion 08-27-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,629
Posted By LESTER
Sounds like you had coaster brakes to me. I...

Sounds like you had coaster brakes to me.

I vaguely remember a couple of brands coming out with coaster braked MTBs back then. More like Cruisers without the curves, in a way.

Mountain bike...
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,048
Posted By LESTER
I was down in Porltand for evening rush hour...

I was down in Porltand for evening rush hour Monday.

Just as many bikes as cars on SE 7th. More bikes than cars on SE Ladd. Esplanade was stuffed to the gills with bikes of course.
Forum: Route Info 08-05-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,678
Posted By LESTER
I've followed it to the end and beyond before. ...

I've followed it to the end and beyond before. The old railbed goes all the way to Deep Creek where it abruptly ends where a trestle used to be. I hiked my bike across the creek and tried to keep...
Forum: General Discussion 02-09-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,730
Posted By LESTER
I rather like my Vancouver neighborhood, but...

I rather like my Vancouver neighborhood, but yeah, not too fond of how it is out there on the east side. I'm the same way about certain PDX neighborhoods also. I used to work at Toys R Us on 82nd...
Forum: General Discussion 11-10-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By LESTER
FOUND Trek 4000

Found a bike in the dumpster. Let me know if you're missing a Trek 4000. Give description and/or serial number to claim.

I didn't find it on the stolen bike registry. Not sure where else to...
Forum: General Discussion 08-27-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Posted By LESTER
The Obamas are on different bikes everytime I see...

The Obamas are on different bikes everytime I see them. Some of them must be rentals.

I mean, it makes sense for the growing girls, but Barry's been seen on a Trek, Giant and now, some euro-style...
Forum: Route Info 07-25-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,941
Posted By LESTER
The worst part at the moment is Kenton to...

The worst part at the moment is Kenton to downtown Vancouver, IMO. Northbound on Columbia St. in Vancouver is a pretty mellow ride.

I'd probably cheat and bus it to North Van if I were you...
Forum: General Discussion 12-23-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 47,195
Posted By LESTER
Happy Go Lucky...

Happy Go Lucky (http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/Happy-Go-Lucky/70105126?trkid=813725) features some Euro folding bike riding action for the opening credits. Holding a line is not in that woman's...
Forum: Tips & Advice 12-09-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 949
Posted By LESTER
I've had good results with goo-gone and acetone. ...

I've had good results with goo-gone and acetone.

I don't bother anymore, however. New tape seems to stick to crusty old glue just fine and covers it up so no one sees it.
Forum: General Discussion 12-03-2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,275
Posted By LESTER
I'd imagine they would sooner add that model to...

I'd imagine they would sooner add that model to the long list of complete bikes that they do not ship than start processing returns for such circumstances as this.
Forum: General Discussion 11-28-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,275
Posted By LESTER
I can't say the last word in your post is...

I can't say the last word in your post is warranted.

Perhaps if this page were difficult to navigate to or 4 times longer I could see that....
Forum: General Discussion 10-26-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By LESTER
I always think someone's gonna report me when...

I always think someone's gonna report me when I've got an extra bike in tow. I frequently get some weird looks. Sometimes I get rides home from work, so eventually wind up with all four of my bikes...
Forum: General Discussion 10-26-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By LESTER
I like K'Tesh's cam. I had an older Lumix and it...

I like K'Tesh's cam. I had an older Lumix and it was amazing. Best pocket cam I've experienced.
Forum: General Discussion 10-26-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By LESTER
Sit-down Uni-segue! rad!

Sit-down Uni-segue! rad!
Forum: Tips & Advice 10-12-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,514
Posted By LESTER
For my twenty minute commute, I just go with Lawn...

For my twenty minute commute, I just go with Lawn King gloves from Fred Meyers. About $5.

I've a Helly Hansen Helly Tech shell (from Copelands, which are all gone now, I think but Helly should...
Forum: General Discussion 10-12-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,259
Posted By LESTER
I can't think of any situations around here where...

I can't think of any situations around here where "long diversions around one-way systems" are much of an impediment, personally.
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By LESTER
I forgot I took pics the other day. Here...

I forgot I took pics the other day.

Here they are if you're interested. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterofpuppets/sets/72157622427682999/)
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By LESTER
I finally got to ride down and back up Muchas...

I finally got to ride down and back up Muchas Gracias hill today. I'm truly amazed. On my first post-resurfacing run they just had the temporary plastic flap lane markers set up for 4-lane auto. ...
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,335
Posted By LESTER
I've never tried Flat Away, but run Mr. Tuffies...

I've never tried Flat Away, but run Mr. Tuffies in all my clincher tires. It's a nicer ride without tire liners, to be sure, but I like the ride of my 25mm Michelins with Mr. Tuffy better than the...
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