Job: Bike Mechanic/Warehouse Expert – Planet X USA

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Job Title
Bike Mechanic/Warehouse Expert

Company/Organization
Planet X USA

Job Description
Planet X is the 2nd largest bicycle assembler in the UK, with a direct to consumer business model where online sales and no dealer network result in some of the best value, quality bicycles in the industry.

Our US operation is a rapidly growing business with a crew of committed bike geeks who follow the UK’s ethos of outstanding customer service, unbelievable prices and superb products.

As we are focused on expanding the complete bike sales component of our business, we need an experienced bike mechanic who is fast, organized, creative, and determined. Someone with a proven history of effective problem solving and great efficiency.
This individual must be able to multitask without losing sight of priorities, take directions without losing the ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
They must seek out projects of importance and see them through to completion, despite any obstacles that may arise.

Warehouse experience and attention to detail are also crucial skills that the right candidate will possess, as there will be shipping/receiving, and inventory/warehouse organization responsibilities in this role as well.

Above all, the ideal candidate will possess the ambition to learn and improve, the flexibility to handle whatever comes their way, and the motivation to grow with a company whose place in the industry has been well established over the last 25 years.

How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter in PDF format to michael@planet-x-usa.com with “Bike Mechanic/Warehouse Support” in the subject line.

Job: Materials Processor – Chris King Precision Components

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Job Title
Materials Processor

Company/Organization
Chris King Precision Components

Job Description
We are seeking qualified applicants for our machine shop. Job duties include moving materials through the production process by performing various tasks from receiving/preparing raw materials (steel and aluminum barstock) and cutting barstock to sanding, buffing and basic machining. Material Processors are also responsible for a variety of tasks including recycling efforts, washing equipment, minor assembly operations, inventory and general shop help. Must have strong mechanical aptitude. Must be able to lift and manuever up to 50 lbs, stand for long hours and perform repetitive motions. This job entails working in a loud environment and wearing the following personal protective equipment: work boots, aprons, safety glasses, hearing protection and optional dust masks.

How to Apply
The successful applicant will be team oriented, eager to learn, enthusiastic and have a strong commitment to the community, the environment and excellence in general. Please furnish a letter of interest and resume in the body of an e-mail to jobs@chrisking.com (no attachments will be accepted). A drug free environment and equal opportunity employer. Visit our website at www.chrisking.com.

The Monday Roundup: Stolen bike statistics, glowing road paint & more

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sad sight

A permanent parting?
(Photo by J.Maus/BikePortland)

This week’s Monday Roundup is sponsored by Urban Office Renewal, now offering newly renovated bike-friendly office space at SW 9th and Oak.

Here are the bike links from around the world that caught our eyes this week:

Theft facts: Seven percent of bike theft victims never replace their bikes. That’s one of eight depressing (and unusually interesting) factoids about bike theft.

Theft investigation: Seattle police dedicated months to investigating used-bike shop Bicycle Pull-Apart, concluding among other things that “more than half of the bikes bought by the shop between February 2013 and January 2014 were bought from convicted felons.” Owner Eric Patchen said he “always followed the letter of the law.”

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Black Norco Torrent 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Norco Torrent
Color:Black
Size:29″ wheels
Stolen in Portland, OR 97266
Stolen:2014-04-20
Stolen From: 8435 S.E. Insley st.
Apt. #28
Garden Villa Apartments
Neighborhood: Lents Park
Owner: Lindsay Robinett
OwnerEmail: lindsay.thrower( atsign )yahoo.com
Description: 8435 S.E. Insley st.
Apt. #28
Bike has 29″ wheels, Hayz 9 disk Brakes, Thompson Stem, Norco Torrent Frame, Junior T Dual Crown Forks, Black Market Seat w/purple and blue Machine guns, Stickers include- OG One ghost Industries, and Diamond Back stickers

U-Lock was still on bike when stolen
Police record with: Portland
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Specialised Sirrus Elite 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Specialised
Model: Sirrus Elite
Color:Silver
Size:Small
Serial: WUD80508681D
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2014-04-14
Stolen From: Broken into a bike storage unit in the south end of waterfront
Neighborhood: Downtown
OwnerEmail: evama1616(at sign)yahoo.com
Description: With blue handle bars for comfort
Gel Seat cushion
Infinity Tires
the frame is dirty
Police record with: Porltand
Police reference#: 1430659
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black/Charcoal Specialized Crosstrail Elite 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Specialized
Model: Crosstrail Elite
Color:Black/Charcoal
Size:XL
Serial:WUD8434908
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-04-18
Stolen From: Parking lot at 3300 Division Street near Roman Candle/Bliss Salon
Neighborhood: Division
Owner: Megan Rawson
OwnerEmail: megan.b.rawson@gmail.com
Description: Black/charcoal Specialized Crosstrail Elite 24-speed mountain bike with intermediate tires, should have light clip on seat mount, missing front tire reflector
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brown Specialized Awol 2014

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Year: 2014
Brand: Specialized
Model: Awol
Color:Brown
Size:Large
Serial: wsbc609000262i
Photo: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/awol/awol
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2014-04-18
Stolen From: Everett and 16th
Neighborhood: Pearl Dostrict
Owner: Justin Wood
OwnerEmail: justinwood86(at sign)gmail.com
Reward: $100.00
Description: Bike was stolen from the corner of Everett and 16th. It has fenders and brackets for front and rear lights.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T14003866
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

silver Orbea Vuelta 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Orbea
Model: Vuelta
Color:silver
Size:49
Serial: snpulo54
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2014-04-17
Stolen From: 1875 SE Belmont, Portland. Nemo design.
Owner: Mike Grenz
OwnerEmail: mike.grenz(replace with at sign)me.com
Description: Silver Orbea road bike with SIDI pedals.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Activist and radio show host trashes Tilikum Crossing, calls it ‘Auto-ban’ bridge

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Concept drawing of path on Tilikum bridge.
(Graphic: TriMet).

Rob Kremer, a talk-radio host and the Portlander behind a Republican-donor-funded movement to oppose “Portland creep” in Clackamas County, raised eyebrows on Friday afternoon when he said on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud radio program that TriMet’s new Tilikum Crossing bridge is a “symbol of dysfunctional transportation priorities.”

About 12 minutes into the program, Kremer shared his strong objections to the bridge because it won’t allow access for private automobiles:

“I’m not quite sure about this name Tilikum. They say it means people, tribes and relatives — I think it means streetcars, buses and bicycles in Portland. They can call it Tilikum all they want but the real name of this bridge, by the people, will always be the ‘Autoban’ … And it will always be a symbol of TriMet’s, Metro’s and Portland’s dysfunctional transportation priorities.

To think we’re building a bridge across the Willamette … the first bridge in who knows how long, and not allowing cars to cross it is not only insane, but it’s a symbol of dysfunction.”

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Job: Service Tech/Manager – First City Cycles

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Job Title
Service Tech/Manager

Company/Organization
First City Cycles

Job Description
First City Cycles, located in downtown Oregon City, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced bicycle mechanic and sales consultant. We’re looking for a team player with at least 3 years of in shop, and hands-on bike maintenance experience, who also enjoys talking bikes, and bicycling with customers. Position could also be upgraded to Service Manager for the right person who can handle inventory management, and working with suppliers on parts orders. Our expanding shop is part of the community and the home base of the Oregon City Trail Alliance (OCTA), helping to build local bike parks, and trail systems to increase recreational cycling opportunities in Oregon City, and Clackamas County. If you feel you want to be part of our team, please send your resume, and brief cover letter to: mark@fccycles.net. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interview. No phone calls please.

How to Apply
Send resume and brief cover letter via email to: mark@fccycles.net

Blue tommaso road bike 1990

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Year: 1990
Brand: tommaso
Model: road bike
Color:Blue
Size:55cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2013-04-14
Stolen From: 28th and ne sumner
Neighborhood: inner NE portland
Owner: Sam Ruchti
OwnerEmail: samruchti@gmail.com
Reward: 100$
Description: Blue and white Tommaso, bullhorn handle bars, black leather brooks seat, mostly campagnolo parts w/ some durace. The most notable thing is the frame where the rear wheel mounts is very rusty from a frame repair.(the rear dropout)
Police record with: portland pd
Police reference#: 14-152847
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Novick wants $1 million from general fund for beacons at 15 crosswalks

An active warning beacon in North Portland.
(Photo: City of Portland)

The City of Portland’s general fund has a few million dollars to spare, and Commissioner Steve Novick is mounting an unusual campaign to spend some of it on safer street crossings.

In a city where you’re twice as likely to die from traffic as from homicide, Novick and other backers say making roads safer is the most cost-effective way to improve public safety.

In an interview Friday, Novick called out a few police operations in particular as having lower returns on investment.

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