black, but spray painted flat forrest green over the top cannondale road bike 1985

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Year: 1985
Brand: cannondale
Model: road bike
Color:black, but spray painted flat forrest green over the top
Size:54 or 56 cm
Serial: its stolen, never got it!
Stolen in portland, OR 97204
Stolen:2009-10-7
Stolen From: outside of the jeffrey apartments downtown on 11th and jefferson. i was volunteering with the homeless youth and came out to find it gone, lock cut. the surveilance video shows a guy wearing all black, could not see his face, come clip my lock and ride off on it. i can furnish video if found.
Neighborhood: sw, downtown-ish.
Owner: yekaterina karankevich
OwnerEmail: yekk@pdx.edu
Reward: 100 dollars or tutoring in the sciences, russian language
Description: the paint is totally unique, no one i have ever seen matches this bike. it is a spray painted, the paint is chipping off. forrest green paint from the hardware store, and underneath is the original shiny black. cannondale roadie from the late eighties, with clip in pedals and two wheel treads that are different kinds. the rear wheel is newer, you can tell by the tire. it is a touring/racing bike. aluminum frame. black curly handle bars, i mean black tape rather. call 503-473-6726 if found, reward!
Police record with: officer Pak
Police reference#: case number at home, will provide if found
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

red/black/chrome – – 2003ish

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Year: 2003ish
Brand: –
Model: –
Color:red/black/chrome
Size:childs
Serial: –
Stolen in toronto, OR
Stolen:2009-09-29
Stolen From: torresdale avenue
Neighborhood: antibes
Owner: ben zilber
OwnerEmail: benzilber@hotmail.com
Reward: $20, and my gratitude 😀 maybe a drink too 😛
Description: hi, if the seat wasnt replaced, its a black seat with 2 red stripes on each side but one is actually orange, this bike has no cup holder, its 21 gears and has a mazda like light at the back.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Giant Cypress W 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Giant
Model: Cypress W
Color:Blue
Serial: C18A7341
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-10-3
Stolen From: Garage break in
Neighborhood: King
Owner: Maggie Bermingham
OwnerEmail: magfen@hotmail.com
Description: Women’s small blue bike with rack and frog bell. New condition. Bought from BikenHike in July 2008.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

White Brooks Swallow 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Brooks
Model: Swallow
Color:White
Stolen in 97214, OR
Stolen:2009-10-2
Stolen From: Clever Cycles
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Martina Fahrner
OwnerEmail: martina@clevercycles
Reward: We work something out…
Description: Last Monday we noticed that our white Swallow saddle was gone from our Brooks Display.
The white Swallow saddle was a gift from Brooks to outstanding dealers.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Grey/Black Trek Soho 1.0 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Trek
Model: Soho 1.0
Color:Grey/Black
Size:25″
Serial: wtu256co591c
Photo: http://www.jacksbikes.com/contents/media/trek%20soho%201.0%202008.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2009-10-8
Stolen From: 1214 NW 25th Ave. Apartments
Neighborhood: NW Portland
Owner: John Yates
OwnerEmail: jyates@pdx.edu
Reward: $100
Description: Simple with few attachments. Huge frame for a 6’8″ guy. It has scratches on the front fork from the bus racks. Paint is worn off near the front gears.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Bike Seen: Gram Shipley’s “4-by-4” urban hauler

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Gram Shipley's latest creation-2

The 4-by-4.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Every now and again I come across a bike on the streets of Portland that I feel is worth sharing.

Back in December 2007 we featured Gram Shipley and his scraper bike. Last night, outside the Bike Commute Challenge party at City Hall, I did a double take on a customized old-school mountain bike with an odd brake configuration. A few minutes later, its owner walked up and I realized it was Mr. Shipley yet again.

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My California Adventure: Sprockettes, suburbia and shopping in L.A.

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This San Diego family would
fit right in in Portland.
(Photos © J. Maus)

I took a trip down to Southern California to visit family last week (to the north Orange County town of Cypress to be exact). Each time I go, I see my surroundings through a lens that’s colored by the dueling perspectives of growing up there through my high school days and the Transportation Wonk Disease I’ve caught from living in Portland the past five years.

That mix makes for interesting observations.

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Yellow, black handlewrap Sprout (unmarked- read on front as “5 Brand”) N/A 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Sprout (unmarked- read on front as “5 Brand”)
Model: N/A
Color:Yellow, black handlewrap
Size:’57
Serial: N/A
Stolen in Portland, OR 07217
Stolen:2009-10-01
Stolen From: Corner of N Saratoga and N Newcastle, between Denver and Greeley, just north of Rosa Parks.
Neighborhood: Arbor Lodge
Owner: Bill Ellis
OwnerEmail: Billsellis@gmail.com
Reward: $200
Description: Also listed on the top of the frame is “love your mom” read up or down. Wide handle bars, Campi parts, 15 speed, about 30 pounds, chain lock wrapped around the seat, she was pretty to look at.
Police record with: Kevin Frazier
Police reference#: 09-86017
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blazers star Brandon Roy bikes to practice (and he’s not weird)

Roy’s talent, style, and popularity could
do wonders for the reputation of
bicycling in Portland.

In the few years he’s been in the NBA, the Portland Trail Blazers’ Brandon Roy has become a bona-fide star. That’s one reason why back in July 2008, we featured his love of biking on the Front Page.

Now comes further proof of how lucky Portland is to have “B-Roy” on our team: According to an interview given by teammate Nic Batum to a French media outlet that was translated by fan site Blazers Edge, Roy not only loves to ride for training purposes, but he’s actually riding to practice as well.

Here’s the key quote from the interview (this is Batum speaking about Roy):

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grey/black/yellow wraps jamis road bike 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: jamis
Model: road bike
Color:grey/black/yellow wraps
Size:54
Serial: v73v01118
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2009-10-9
Stolen From: sellwood
Neighborhood: sellwood
Owner: stuart cassell
OwnerEmail: stuarticassell@gmail.com
Description: It has yellow handlebars and shifters at the bottom of the handle bars. They are grey.
Police record with: officier marley
Police reference#: 0990889
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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