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Forum: All About the West Side 03-18-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,500
Posted By Psyfalcon
You do have RIBs and inflatable kayaks. The air...

You do have RIBs and inflatable kayaks. The air does provide some structure for them.
Forum: General Discussion 01-29-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,765
Posted By Psyfalcon
Hoax? In any case, they never became...

Hoax?

In any case, they never became routine transport.
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,765
Posted By Psyfalcon
I don't think any were invented yet in 1800. Even...

I don't think any were invented yet in 1800. Even the non pedaled precursors seem to have come 20 years later.
Forum: Tips & Advice 10-31-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 42,051
Posted By Psyfalcon
My cascadias are about 6 inches off the ground...

My cascadias are about 6 inches off the ground and are mostly vertical. I attached the eyelet to the back of my fork. At that height, they work in almost all rain conditions although during a...
Forum: Tips & Advice 10-20-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 27,367
Posted By Psyfalcon
I've got the hotshot. It is bright, and mine is...

I've got the hotshot. It is bright, and mine is actually pointed a bit down due to my mounting so its not pointing into anyones eyes. The 2W led is about my limit though for blinking lights (maybe a...
Forum: General Discussion 10-12-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 30,737
Posted By Psyfalcon
The tow company is supposed to clean that up as...

The tow company is supposed to clean that up as part of their ability to tow cars for PPD.

If they ever did, it would be amazing.
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 41,993
Posted By Psyfalcon
Ninja Convention

8pm, every third bike on Clinton had no lighting.

If the PPD or Trimet wanted to do something about safety or visibility they should start working on unlit bikes (as required by law) instead of...
Forum: Route Info 10-02-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 33,365
Posted By Psyfalcon
The signs before the bridges on Barbur do say...

The signs before the bridges on Barbur do say "Bikes on Roadway." I suggest those be used rather than those mini sidewalks.

I have been honked at on Terwilliger, going down the hill at the north...
Forum: Report your Close Calls 09-14-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,633
Posted By Psyfalcon
Blue... no license plate...

35 feet long. Floats.

Yeah, not a car, but a jet boat. Went full throttle out of the no wake zone under the Sellwood Bridge and made a massive wake. It could have waited 30 seconds and I wouldnt...
Forum: General Discussion 09-12-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,101
Posted By Psyfalcon
If a squirrel finds its way into your cooler, you...

If a squirrel finds its way into your cooler, you might as well eat it. I've heard beaver tastes pretty good but the relevant authorities seem to discourage that in most cases.

Mice and leather...
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,282
Posted By Psyfalcon
http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/HTM/2003/part3/part3b2.h...

http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/HTM/2003/part3/part3b2.htm#figure3B27

Standard:
Bicycle lane markings shall not be provided on the circular roadway of a roundabout intersection.
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,282
Posted By Psyfalcon
Lets not compare this to ladds. Looking at the...

Lets not compare this to ladds. Looking at the diagrams, they are entirely different. Ladds is a bit of a free for all- there are no lanes in the circle and many more entrances and exits. Besides,...
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,282
Posted By Psyfalcon
When you need a full page, both sides of tips to...

When you need a full page, both sides of tips to go around a piece of road, its a piece of junk.

Granted, you may have found some idiots on bikes too.
Forum: Tips & Advice 06-07-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 774
Posted By Psyfalcon
I'd be concerned about the fuel. I love...

I'd be concerned about the fuel.

I love wood fires, but twigs, and forest duff do not make a long lasting fire. Looks like you might have to take your food off and load it through the top. It...
Forum: Notices & Feedback 02-03-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,506
Posted By Psyfalcon
Avast is free. You might try and restart in...

Avast is free.

You might try and restart in safe mode with networking to download and install it.
Forum: Tips & Advice 01-24-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By Psyfalcon
This is much squarer than that would have been,...

This is much squarer than that would have been, and gets comically bouncy at about 4mph.

I'll re-square everything just in case.
Forum: Tips & Advice 01-24-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By Psyfalcon
DIY Trailer wobble

Death wobble really.

Version 1 was a ladder construction made out of 2x2, during testing, it oscillated until the tire skipped sideways, which snapped the wood. So, for version 2, I built it out...
Forum: General Discussion 01-11-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By Psyfalcon
Have you gone all around and checked the tension?...

Have you gone all around and checked the tension? You might be over tightening them to keep the wheel true, and then the extra tension is pulling them loose.
Forum: General Discussion 01-05-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,846
Posted By Psyfalcon
Ask Portland PD. Do the residents of Ladds...

Ask Portland PD.

Do the residents of Ladds get preferred treatment? The answer seems to be yes. While much of the city is struggling with crime, the residents of Ladds continue to be squeaky...
Forum: General Discussion 12-17-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,630
Posted By Psyfalcon
You're not carrying it on your back. You wont...

You're not carrying it on your back. You wont feel the difference between Ti and Aluminum (even steel) on a bike. Spend the difference between Ti and what you get out of your drawer on something...
Forum: Tips & Advice 12-05-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By Psyfalcon
The barrel adjuster just tightens everything down...

The barrel adjuster just tightens everything down since I'm already at low clearance, it just stops the wheel. Definitely not high end anything.

If I manually spread the rear brakes it works...
Forum: Tips & Advice 12-05-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By Psyfalcon
Brake adjustment.

Any thoughts on a v- brake problem?

My rear brake on my mountain bike has about a half inch of slop before it actually brakes. The lever can be moved back and forth without much movement at all...
Forum: All About the West Side 12-02-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,622
Posted By Psyfalcon
Since when did Millikan and Watson have a 5ft...

Since when did Millikan and Watson have a 5ft bike lane? (Millikan to Canyon, and beyond). Did they change it in the last year?
Forum: General Discussion 11-29-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,647
Posted By Psyfalcon
The backcountry.com sales are very, very good....

The backcountry.com sales are very, very good. You need to find their sales in time though. You can sort their website by % off though.
Forum: General Discussion 11-29-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,647
Posted By Psyfalcon
I've got a down Kelty, 25f rated. It can be used...

I've got a down Kelty, 25f rated. It can be used in warmer weather, and I once even used it inside (long story). Keltys are light, and work well.

I'm not sure I'd go with a 20f bag if you plan is...
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