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Forum: Route Info 04-15-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,080
Posted By canuck
Here's the ODOT link. ...

Here's the ODOT link.

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/Pages/index.aspx

Snow is being cleared but it's not open yet
Forum: All About the West Side 10-15-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 48,933
Posted By canuck
Not so sure it's purposely broken bottles in the...

Not so sure it's purposely broken bottles in the bike lane.

I find that after recycling day there tends to be more glass on the roads in general due to the recycling truck.

The sections of Hall...
Forum: All About the West Side 10-04-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 48,933
Posted By canuck
Amazing what you find on the internets, Hall Blvd...

Amazing what you find on the internets, Hall Blvd is also known as the Beaverton Tualatin Highway, No 141 a state rd. All these years and never saw a state route marker.
Forum: All About the West Side 10-04-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 48,933
Posted By canuck
Just curious, but why would ODOT have anything to...

Just curious, but why would ODOT have anything to do with Hall Blvd south or 99W?

Isn't that that Tigard's responsibility since that lenght of road is in the city limits and it is not a state...
Forum: General Discussion 09-13-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,628
Posted By canuck
Yes if your der goes south, which usually is due...

Yes if your der goes south, which usually is due to the cable snapping, you can tie it off and make it a single speed. If it has really bit the dust and something in the der has broken, if you have a...
Forum: General Discussion 09-12-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,628
Posted By canuck
That terrible rear derailleur makes life a lot...

That terrible rear derailleur makes life a lot easier.

The simple task of fixing a flat with an internal hub is a PITA.
Gotta undo the shift cable to take the wheel of.
Then on reinstalling the...
Forum: All About the West Side 08-24-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,461
Posted By canuck
Community Cycling Center 1700 Northeast...

Community Cycling Center

1700 Northeast Alberta Street Portland, OR 97211
(503) 288-8864
Forum: General Discussion 08-01-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,628
Posted By canuck
You have to allow a break in the frame to install...

You have to allow a break in the frame to install the belt, something not required with a chain.

Either a seat stay or chain stay needs to have a removable section. This can create issues with...
Forum: Newbie Forum 05-01-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,850
Posted By canuck
I had an issue when I got out of the saddle to...

I had an issue when I got out of the saddle to pedal. Every pedal stroke there was that noise. I knew it wasn't the saddle or seat post and figured it was in the front end; adjusted my headset,...
Forum: General Discussion 04-18-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,348
Posted By canuck
Any bike shop should be able to set you up with a...

Any bike shop should be able to set you up with a rack using readily available adapter kits that clamp on to the seat stays.

Or if you are feeling in a do it yourself mood, head over to you...
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By canuck
The head tube and bottom bracket on a bike the...

The head tube and bottom bracket on a bike the thickest tubing on your bike. So combating rust here isn't a huge priority. But any rust should not be left for long.

When you start talking about...
Forum: General Discussion 01-05-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,846
Posted By canuck
Why is the golden rule so hard to understand? ...

Why is the golden rule so hard to understand?

Ride in my neighbourhood the same way you would want me to ride in yours.

What exactly does socio-economic status have to do with it?
Forum: Tips & Advice 12-05-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By canuck
Could also be the housing liner worn out. ...

Could also be the housing liner worn out.

Higher end cables have clear housing inside.
Helps things run smooth until the cable wears through it.
Usually happens at at bend in the housing.
The...
Forum: General Discussion 11-06-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,775
Posted By canuck
Here are some options in PDX The Green...

Here are some options in PDX

The Green MicroGym sounds interesting and affordable.

http://sports.yahoo.com/sc/news?slug=ycn-8497899
Forum: General Discussion 11-06-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,523
Posted By canuck
People are people. And that's the issue, you're...

People are people. And that's the issue, you're dealing with people, not drivers, not cyclists people.

I'd say 99% of the drivers I deal with while riding are extremely courteous. I can't count...
Forum: General Discussion 11-02-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,073
Posted By canuck
Johnson Creek backup is most likely due to the...

Johnson Creek backup is most likely due to the two ramps that feed 205 at Sunnyside just to the south. That's a major artery feeding 205. All those people merging into the flow with people trying...
Forum: General Discussion 11-01-2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,073
Posted By canuck
If you mean between Powell and the Columbia River...

If you mean between Powell and the Columbia River bridge, that would be due to volume of traffic entering the 205 from Powell/Hwy 26. Include the incoming flow from Division St, another major...
Forum: Tips & Advice 10-18-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 617
Posted By canuck
When you do swap out the pads, perform the hard...

When you do swap out the pads, perform the hard braking process immediately.

Do it 5 - 10 times. This helps to reduce the noise ongoing.
Forum: General Discussion 10-05-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,187
Posted By canuck
Interesting article on the bike salmon. ...

Interesting article on the bike salmon.

http://blogs.reuters.com/felix-salmon/2011/10/02/arnold-schwarzenegger-bike-salmon/
Forum: All About the West Side 09-16-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,091
Posted By canuck
I live a block off Denney and really think that...

I live a block off Denney and really think that this only does half the job.

For those going south bound it's fine. But those going north bound have to make the left turn on 105th across a busy...
Forum: All About the West Side 09-12-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,661
Posted By canuck
Will they also increase the length of green for...

Will they also increase the length of green for those lights that DO trigger for a bike?

So many intersections have such short greens I'm almost not able to clip in and pedal across before it goes...
Forum: All About the West Side 09-12-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,798
Posted By canuck
On the plus side, Brookman Rd in Sherwood got a...

On the plus side, Brookman Rd in Sherwood got a fresh layer of real asphalt.

Is there some requirement that all county roads need to be resurfaced on a schedule?

I can never understand chip...
Forum: All About the West Side 09-01-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By canuck
There are bike lanes on the west end starting at...

There are bike lanes on the west end starting at Downing drive and continuing on Brockman Rd, the road name changes at SW Sorrento.

I ride that road a lot, and don't find a need for bike lanes...
Forum: Tips & Advice 08-30-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By canuck
Bike Tire Recycling

http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2006/06/27/recycling-bike-tires-in-portland/
The article is from 2006 and mentions a fee and bundling them in groups of 10.

...
Forum: Tips & Advice 08-30-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By canuck
For a road bike, rotate the front tire to the...

For a road bike, rotate the front tire to the rear and put a new one on the front.

The rear tire gets more wear and tear and if you look at it compared to the front tire after the same mileage...
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