Year: 2010 Brand: Trek Model: 7.2 FX Color:Platinum Size:20 inch Serial: WTU151CO351E Stolen in Portland, OR 97212 Stolen:2010-06-12 Stolen From: It was stolen from my garage at my home. Neighborhood: Alameda Owner: Kelii Haraguchi OwnerEmail: kelii.haraguchi@gmail.com Description: Bike had 1) Co-Pilot Limo child seat with rear rack, 2) Planet Bike black fenders (front and rear), and 3) a black and white Bontrager SSR seat (not the stock H1). The rear reflector that is attached to the seat post was turned 90 degrees to the right to keep it out of the way of my kid’s feet when we rode. Also, relative to the front fork, the handlebars are slightly misaligned to the right. Police record with: Portland PD Police reference#: 10-152656 This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
It’s Father’s Day and the shortest night of the year. From cowboy theater to bike rodeos and book signings to Pride parades, there is something for everyone. Follow the link for details.
Year: 2003 Brand: Specialized Model: Allez Elite Color:Brush Size:56 Serial: PZED20070 Stolen in Portland, OR 97201 Stolen:2010-04-21 Stolen From: Multi-family building parking garage Neighborhood: Downtown Portland Owner: Stephen Larson OwnerEmail: SteveL9817@aol.com Description: Transit carrying rack, Astiale bike computer, Gatorskin tires, two bottle carriers Police record with: Portland Police Dept. Police reference#: 10-032168 This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2009 Brand: Specialized Model: Allez Color:RED Size:62 CM Serial:WUD092185664E Stolen in Portland, OR 97215 Stolen:2010-06-19 Stolen From: from my garage, 910 SE 53rd Avenue Neighborhood: Mt. Tabor Owner: Sean Pollack OwnerEmail: seanp99@gmail.com Reward: $ 100 Description: black handlebar tape, has light, computer, blue saddle pouch w/tools & tube, frame mounted pump. Has CANE CREEK wheels, and DURA-ACE cranks. Police record with: PDX Police Police reference#: 10-152670 This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2006 Brand: Felt Model: F75 Color:Silver Size:54 Stolen in Portland, OR 97239 Stolen:2010-06-19 Stolen From: The Ardea, SW Bond & Gaines. Neighborhood: South waterfront Owner: Branden Tarlow OwnerEmail: btarlow@gmail.com Reward: 150 Description: Black handle bar wraps, speedometer mount, egg beater pedals. Police record with: Portland PD Police reference#: T10003731 This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Brand: GT Model: Aggressor Color:Red Stolen in Portland, OR 97212 Stolen:2010-05-31 Stolen From: 11th/Hancock Corner, 1026 NE Hancock Neighborhood: NE Hancock/Lloyd/Broadway Owner: Noah Aton OwnerEmail: noahaton@gmail.com Description: Red GT Aggressor, squeaky. seat with small tear. triple-triangle frame. Police record with: Portland PD This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2009 Brand: Kona Model: Honky-Tonk Color:Powder Blue Size:59cm Serial: F912C6840 Stolen in Portland, OR 07202 Stolen:2010-06-17 Stolen From: In front of Video Lair on SE 17th and Tenino St. in Sellwood Neighborhood: Sellwood Owner: Ian Stevens OwnerEmail: severaltincans@gmail.com Reward: $100+ Description: Powder Blue frame with black components and tires, white hand grips, slightly dinged black pedals. rest of bike appears new – because it is! i only had it a week. small round black sticker with a “59” in white on the cross tube. Police record with: Portland PD Police reference#: 10049589 This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2008 Brand: Ironhorse Model: Warrior Color:Rust Serial: CB7Q0561 Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-06-16 Stolen From: 13830 SE Stark St. VCA animal clinic Owner: Diana Tschirhart OwnerEmail: rdianat@yahoo.com Description: Bike was stolen from a pet emergency clinic VCA southeast at13830 SE Start St. It’s a mountain bike 5.5. I am from Tucson traveling to Canada biking and hiking my way through. Police record with: Portland Police reference#: 10049484 This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Eben Weiss, the inimitable “Bike Snob” behind the popular and eponymously named blog and book, rolls into Portland on Sunday. He’s in town for a signing and presentation at Powell’s and there’s a ride to the event being organized by Chris King Precision Components.
The plan is to meet at Chris King headquarters in Northwest Industrial and then shove off on a ride around 5:00 pm. According to sources, the ride will head up to the Rose Test Garden in Washington Park and then drop into downtown. Once downtown, Bike Snob and his fans will roll through the Broadway cycle track near PSU, then head east over the Willamette River before criss-crossing several bridges and heading back to Powell’s.
There’s more than meets the eye. -Watch video below-
Northeast Portland resident Michael Felix has just launched a project called Velosynth, an “open-source bicycle interaction synthesizer.” Or, in other words, it’s “a small computer that you attach to your bicycle that interprets your motion into sound.”
With mobile sound systems flourishing on bikes throughout the city (you’ve likely heard and seen one of them on Pedalpalooza rides like Bowie vs. Prince or Splash Dance), Felix’s Velosynth looks to fill a different niche than simply playing loud music.
In a note he sent us about the project, Felix said he wants to use audio as a bicycle computer interface instead of relying on a visual display. “After all, shouldn’t you be paying attention to the ride and not staring at a screen?”
In addition, he says that the Velosynth could be used as a communication tool between people on bikes and others on the road. “It’s like a bike-bell, except fully programmable.”
So, how does it work? Here’s a visual:
Got it?
And if you’re more a word-based learner, here’s an explanation:
a hall-effect sensor attached to the fork detects the presence of a magnet fixed to a spoke of the front wheel. a three-axis accelerometer within the enclosure can be used to detect turning, leaning, and tilting. sensor data is collected and transmogrified by the cpu, which provides both audio and visual feedback.
audio feedback is created using a digital oscillator circuit that is controlled by a digital potentiometer connected to the cpu. its output is amplified and sent to the speaker.
visual feedback is negotiated through a 4-digit, 7-segment display that shines through the skin of the enclosure. additional LEDs can also be added and controlled by the CPU.
And here’s what you can do with it:
The project is just getting off the ground. So far, Felix has built 10 kits and he’s looking for “hacker-savvy cyclists” who can help take the idea to the next level. On that note, he’s also set up a Kickstarter page to raise awareness of the project. Felix is principal in the company Effalo.
The Velosynth was developed by EFFALO, a research and design collaborative with its headquarters in Portland.
In related news, a few local riders have tweaked their sound systems to create a mobile Pirate Radio Station at 88.1 FM. It will be in action tonight at the dual Dropout Bike Club/Prom Ride event.
