Month: February 2010

Burgundy and Black EVOX LE Semi-Recumbent 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: EVOX
Model: LE Semi-Recumbent
Color:Burgundy and Black
Stolen in Gresham, OR 97233
Stolen:2010-02-20
Stolen From: Stolen from the Burnside Station Condominiums in Gresham at 172nd and SE Burnside.
Neighborhood: Rockwood
Owner: Shannon Whitlock
OwnerEmail: BgSkyGrl@gmail.com
Description: 2006 EVOX LE Semi-Recumbent. It could be missing a rear wheel unless already replaced.
It has the following equipment;
Shifters – SRAM X-4 Trigger Shifters
Rear Derailleur – SRAM SX-4
Tires – Specialized 20×1.95 & 24×1.95
Cable Housing – Jagwire, Teflon Lined.
Cyclo-computer – I believe it was a Miti-CatEye
Any of the parts could be missing now, but the bike is rare in this area.

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Police record with: Gresham Police
Police reference#: Case # 10-2043

Weekend Guide and Open Thread

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First annual NW Bike Show
comes to the Expo Center Sat. and Sun.

The weather in Portland is gorgeous — clear and sunny. Perfect biking weather. Check out the events below and chime in with a comment to share your adventures with us. What are your plans?

Friday, February 19th

9:30pm – late: Dropout Bike Club Monthly Ride
Come meet and ride with your friendly local freak bike gang.

Saturday, February 20th

8:30am: Woodlawn Tree Planting By Bike
Help Friends of Trees plant trees in Woodlawn. Starts with breakfast and ends with satisfaction.

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Red/Yellow Diamondback Race (DBR) unknown (possibly a predecessor to the Axis) 2001

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Year: 2001
Brand: Diamondback Race (DBR)
Model: unknown (possibly a predecessor to the Axis)
Color:Red/Yellow
Size:medium
Serial: unknown 🙁
Stolen in Portland, OR 97236
Stolen:2010-02-12
Stolen From: The bike was stollen from my home during a burglary near Powell Butte, SE Portland.
Neighborhood: Powell / 150’s
Owner: scott haines
OwnerEmail: shaines@hawthornewellness.com
Description: This is a DBR red mountain bike with a yellow Judy front shock. It is a XC bike with mid-high end components from the early 2000’s era (probably 2002 or 2003). It had an inexpensive neck with extended rise on it, a black/yellow Liberator type seat, an aluminum front chain ring guard for grinding over log jumps (probably the most notable aftermarket feature). It also had 2 yellow wire bottle cages.
Police record with: Officer Haunsperger
Police reference#: 10-12599
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Redline Conquest Sport 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Redline
Model: Conquest Sport
Color:Silver
Serial: HS0170838
Stolen in Forest Grove, OR 97116
Stolen:2010-02-19
Stolen From: Stolen from Pacific University’s Forest Grove campus at Scott Hall
Owner: Katelyn Liebe
OwnerEmail: lieb0301@pacificu.edu
Description: Silver bike with red and black trim.
Has Planet Bike fenders on front and back wheels.
Has two water bottle holders.
Has components for two bike lights; front and back.
Has a component to hold a lock while riding the bike.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

What the heck is a Green Street? Watch this video

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Coming soon to a bike boulevard near you.
– Watch video below –

With Mayor Sam Adams’ recent announcement that he hopes to find $20 million for bike projects in Portland’s Green Streets program, you might be wondering what exactly a green street is. Today I came across a video (watch it below) on the City’s website that gives a nice overview.

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PBOT releases results of SmartTrips Business program

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SmartTrips decal outside
a cafe in St. Johns.
(Photo © J. Maus)

The Transportation Options Division within PBOT has released a report on their 2009 SmartTrips Business program that focused on North and Northwest Portland. In a survey about the program’s effectiveness filled out by 72 (out of the 192) businesses involved in the program, 68% of them said that promoting biking and walking helped them market their business.

SmartTrips is an individualized marketing program that encourages options to single-occupancy vehicle trips by distributing free maps and “commuter kits” and empowering participants to promote biking, walking, and transit.

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Job of the Week

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This week’s featured job opportunity comes from Beaverton’s own Yakima Products, Inc.
The local purveyors of all things car-top are seeking a Business Manager. For detailed information including duties, benefits and how to apply, here is the link:

Silver Iron Horse Warrior 6.0 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Iron Horse
Model: Warrior 6.0
Color:Silver
Size:17
Stolen in Camas, WA 98607
Stolen:2010-02-18
Stolen From: Oxford St , Prune Hill, Camas WA
Neighborhood: Thomas Estates – Prune Hill
Owner: Jeff McCormick
OwnerEmail: mcravenson@comcast.net
Description: Left handlebar has Garmin GPS mount bracket
Left rear side of axle has attachment for Chariot bike trailer
Small bag under rear of seat
Police record with: Camas PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Kipp Crawford fatality ruled homicide: $1,000 reward for information

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Kipp Crawford and his mom Jean.
– Video Below –
(Photo: PPB)

The Portland Police Bureau is handling the November fatality of 32-year old Kipp Crawford as a homicide and they have just announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

At a news conference today (watch video below), PPB Detective Bryan Steed said he believes Crawford was the victim of an assault and robbery just prior to being hit being struck by two separate motor vehicles. Crawford, a popular local musician who used a bicycle as his primary means of transportation, was riding on North Willamette Boulevard near Hodge Street in the early morning hours of November 4th just prior to the incident.

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First Look: Burley Travoy cargo trailer

The Travoy from Burley.

Eugene, Oregon based Burley Design is set to debut a new product called the Travoy. According to Burley sales guy Steve Strickland, the Travoy is a “commute trailer” and it will be shown to the public for the first time at the FrostBike trade show in Minnesota this weekend.

Strickland said they’ve spent over a year working on the design, which he said was partly inspired by Native Americans. The product’s name comes from the French word “travois,” which, according to Wikikpedia, is a frame to drag loads that was commonly used by the Plains Indians. Strickland said they changed the spelling a bit “to convey the message of travel and voyage.”

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