Forum: Report your Close Calls
06-05-2008, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 2
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NE 16th Ave and Sandy Blvd with TriMet Bus
Vehicle ID: 1717
Route number: 20
Date: 06/05/2008
Time: (around) 8:40 am
Location: Intersection of NE 16th Ave. and NE Sandy Blvd.
Travelling Direction: Bus was travelling north bound on NE...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-03-2008, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 5,930
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Forum: General Discussion
06-03-2008, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,110
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Forum: General Discussion
06-02-2008, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,110
Brock - I was talking about riding in the bike...
Brock - I was talking about riding in the bike lane trying to get on the sidewalk of the bridge via the dotted line (Where a truck is merging into the bridge in the picture).
I always ride slowly...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-30-2008, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,110
Different Perspective
Not mean to crash the party. However, since the guy shows up several year back, I found it easier to cross the on-ramp from the Madison St.
In the past, almost always (when I past there anyway),...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-28-2008, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Greeting downtown vs. outskirt
My commute is from Vancouver to downtown Portland via the I205 bridge. I notice that riders greet each other by waving or nodding outside of the downtown area. While in downtown Portland, the...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-28-2008, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 772
Views: 166,128
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Forum: General Discussion
05-27-2008, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,240
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Forum: General Discussion
05-27-2008, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,240
Just want to share my experience that happened...
Just want to share my experience that happened several years ago, and remind everybody to slow down on the MUP when pedestrians are there.
I did what Duncan did after riding on the Springwater...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
03-12-2008, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Bell fits drop bar?
Have been trying to find a bell that fits the drop bar with not much luck. If you have one, which one do you have? How do you set it up, so that it is easily accessible from the hood?
I've...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-03-2007, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Tips & Advice
09-14-2007, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,691
With the requirement of elevation, it probably...
With the requirement of elevation, it probably will exceed your $100 budget. As mentioned in my previous post, I am itching for one that shows the elevation/gradient. However, I do know Vetta V100A...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
09-14-2007, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,691
Cadence means the number of revolutions per...
Cadence means the number of revolutions per minute of the pedal stroke.
For me I use the cadence to decide whether I need to shift to different gears. 85 - 95 rpm is the most comfortable range for...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
09-13-2007, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,691
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Forum: Tips & Advice
08-14-2007, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,030
The unique feature of the pedals from Speedplay...
The unique feature of the pedals from Speedplay is the free float. Most people refer that to the feeling of "walking on ice". I had SPD before switching to the Speedplay pedals. It took me a while to...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-13-2007, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,688
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Forum: Tips & Advice
08-05-2007, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,320
The web address (URL) was copied from the the...
The web address (URL) was copied from the the Giant web site when I search the FCR model. Obviously, Giant is trying to up sell their top model of the line, the FCR1w. It's their marketing strategy....
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Forum: Tips & Advice
08-03-2007, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,320
Check the Giant FCRw out to see whether your...
Check the Giant FCRw out to see whether your friend like it. It is a hybrid (flat bar with road geometry and some moutain bike components). It works well for my wife. Here's the link to the Giant...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-26-2007, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 21,274
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Forum: General Discussion
06-15-2007, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
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Forum: General Discussion
06-14-2007, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,162
Bummer.
There are short tempered motorists...
Bummer.
There are short tempered motorists and cyclists. I guess some pedestrian is short tempered, too. What the lady did was totally rude.
I find bell works best with pedestrians. I say thank...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-14-2007, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,560
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Forum: Tips & Advice
05-18-2007, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,209
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Forum: Tips & Advice
05-18-2007, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,909
Be cautious on the fourth
I agree with jami regarding the fourth. One time, a pickup cut me off turning right to the middle lane of the fourth then turn into the garage right away. I was traveling around 20mph (downhill) and...
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Forum: Report your Close Calls
04-10-2007, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,014
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