Forum: General Discussion
01-30-2008, 01:27 PM
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Forum: General Discussion
12-31-2007, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,318
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Forum: General Discussion
12-22-2007, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,885
Stites built it
Jeff:
Cool photo.
Just so you know, Bill Stites built this trike. The one he showed is actually based on the same design. If I recall correctly, the basic trike design is Aaron's, then he and...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-21-2007, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,163
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Forum: General Discussion
12-18-2007, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,310
Response to Tait
Hi Tait:
Coe Circle and the new roundabout on Terwilliger were both designed well. They're just different - again key differences are approach visibility and entry angles. In your most recent...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-14-2007, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,310
lumps
In Louisiana, they call them "Speed Lumps".
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Forum: General Discussion
12-14-2007, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,310
Traffic circle DOES NOT EQUAL roundabout
So, it's pretty common for people to confuse traffic circles with roundabouts. The traffic circles that this thread appears to be about are traffic circles that are intended to reduce speed. These...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-13-2007, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,310
chicanes don't have to pinch
Here's a photo Jonathan took of how Vancouver BC provides a bike cut-through in a chicane to avoid the pinch point.
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Forum: General Discussion
12-12-2007, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,310
Foster does not have chicanes
I THINK the things you're referring to on Foster are curb extensions. These are used to increase visibility, shorten crossing distance, and reduce turning speeds.
One thing I know is that Foster...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-12-2007, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,310
They're not effective
I actually wrote a bit more detailed message, submitted it, then it disappeared. So, here's a quick summary re-write of what I wrote earlier:
Few would argue with the notion that traffic circles...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-20-2007, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,526
it's not that difficult.
Jonathan:
I agree that it would be great to see these in a lot more places. Also, it's still pretty early in their existance and I think both the design and process will be tweaked some.
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Forum: General Discussion
09-17-2007, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
it's getting a bit desparate
Hi all:
Since I posted this, I haven't had a response here AND we've lost a couple of mechanics who had signed up. Last minute plea.... PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.
Thanks.
Greg
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Forum: General Discussion
09-12-2007, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Homeless Connect needs mechanics
There's a huge event called Homeless Connect that serves Portland's homeless community on September 18th (next Tuesday). There is going to be a booth there to work on people's bikes and the Community...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2007, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,083
city code
it's in the City Code, Title 16, section 16.70.320. Check out point E.
16.70.320 Operating Rules
No person may:
A. leave a bicycle so that it obstructs vehicle or pedestrian traffic on a...
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Forum: Route Info
07-27-2007, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,011
take I-205
We're neighbors. I've ridden to Vancouver a couple of different ways. I definitely like the I-205 bridge better. It's loud, but straight and the connections to and from it are much easier. Also, it...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2007, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,060
we're listening.
A couple of things.
First, the class is $30 and the largest class so far has been around 100 people. This $30 fee plus two hours of time in class seems like a much lower impact than the $242...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-29-2007, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 21,213
these politics are sad.
I have to tell you that reading this conversation and other similar debates about helmets makes me sad. Some of you may know that my roommate in grad school was killed on his bike. One block from...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-24-2007, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 934
Cycling Bliss
I went on a ride with 4 friends this morning. We were riding east on the trail gap on Marine Drive when I saw an 18-wheeler approaching in my rear-view mirror. We were in the bike lane and I gave my...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-19-2007, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,551
82nd Ave Opportunity
82nd Ave is indeed a major concern. Your timing is good as there is a major community effort to make the street much more safe. Kirsty Hall is the lead contact for the project. You can find out a...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-25-2007, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,775
what about the costs?
Your message starts with you saying that you had to save $1000 to be ready to buy some transportation. You're going to spend more money using the car -- just in gas and oil changes -- than the bike...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2007, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
More Bike Love
These are some heart warming bike love stories. Enjoy.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/bikelove.asp
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Forum: General Discussion
03-02-2007, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,352
Recumbents are fast & suprisingly good on hills
I've been riding a recumbent for recreational rides for a year and a half. Before I got one, I never wanted to ride far. The recumbent's comfort and speed have made me into a bike tourer. We did our...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-26-2007, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Why I love bicycles
I love bicycles because they make my world better. When I ride one, I know where I am. I breathe it, smell it, and hear it. When I’m out rolling around I run into my friends. This time of year, I...
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Forum: Newbie Forum
02-26-2007, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 174
Views: 134,230
Beth's Beauty
With all the great stories Jonathan's been doing about Tony Pereira, I thought I'd share the gallery of my wife's touring bike that Tony built. He calls it "Beth's Beauty"... I agree.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-25-2007, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,855
count us in
This is a great idea. Beth and I would love to join in on the bike date fun. Here's a couple of ideas: The neighborhood and business associations are currently doing work to get on-street bike...
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