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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,821
Posted By donnamb

Unfortunately, enough members are such that there...

Unfortunately, enough members are such that there has been a need for a restricted forum for the last 4 years. :(


I agree! I wish they would.

I am leaving this thread here for a little...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-08, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,306
Posted By donnamb

I'm not sure of the thread, but I think...

I'm not sure of the thread, but I think ChiapasFixed has made his own set. You might try sending him a PM.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-12-08, 11:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,372
Posted By donnamb

Investigations all over the world have more or...

Investigations all over the world have more or less come to the same conclusion. It's the main reason why most cities have discontinued bike registration - it costs them too much money.


It...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,488
Posted By donnamb

Something tells me this man knows what he is...

Something tells me this man knows what he is talking about. ;)
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-11-08, 10:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,138
Posted By donnamb

I agree with your cautiousness. Never...

I agree with your cautiousness. Never underestimate the ingenuity or determination of an Oregon tweaker. :(
Forum: Commuting
08-10-08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,493
Posted By donnamb

Some of my coworkers commute about as often as...

Some of my coworkers commute about as often as that and it seems like they are more tired than I am. (I commute 3.5 miles 5 days a week and only skip it when I call in sick to work.)


Good idea. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,405
Posted By donnamb

This happened to the OP 2 years ago. Let it go...

This happened to the OP 2 years ago. Let it go...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-09-08, 02:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,835
Posted By donnamb

I think the thing that I miss most is day trips...

I think the thing that I miss most is day trips out to the Columbia Gorge or to the coast. You know - those trips that aren't planned out and require a lot of driving to accomplish.

On the other...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-09-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 866
Posted By donnamb

Amen to that.

Amen to that.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-08-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,057
Posted By donnamb

Exactly. The MUP randya is thinking of is crowded...

Exactly. The MUP randya is thinking of is crowded with peds and bicyclists of a variety of skill levels. A lot of newer bike commuters use it to gain confidence in their balance and control of their...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-08-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 945
Posted By donnamb

Two BF Utilitarians get their summer vacation splattered all over teh internets...

See what happens (http://bikeportland.org/2008/08/08/family-camping-portland-style/) when you close your bike shop for a couple of weeks?? Idleness, I tell you... :p ;)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-08-08, 12:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,661
Posted By donnamb

I have a pair of these...

I have a pair of these (http://bikehugger.com/2008/02/glo_gloves_turn_signals_for_yo.htm). They work great.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-06-08, 01:54 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,146
Posted By donnamb

Just have a backup plan.

Just have a backup plan.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,872
Posted By donnamb

I agree - that intersection of Broadway and MLK...

I agree - that intersection of Broadway and MLK on the other side of the river from downtown is really awful. Thank heavens it's nowhere near a typical intersection for the inner core of the city.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-08, 01:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,173
Posted By donnamb

You can get one for free....

You can get one for free. (http://bikeportland.org/2007/10/31/order-your-very-own-i-brake-for-people-bumper-stickers/)
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-06-08, 01:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By donnamb

These are all good pedals....

These are all good pedals. (http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/pedals_and_so_on) I like Rivendell's display because of the measuring tape. That might be helpful for you, too.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-05-08, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By donnamb

We have a local Bike Fun email list in Portland...

We have a local Bike Fun email list in Portland known as the Shift List (https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/shift). Join it, send a message about your needs with a request that interested parties...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-05-08, 02:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By donnamb

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Living Car Free
08-05-08, 12:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By donnamb

Not until the 11th. (http://clevercycles.com/)

Not until the 11th. (http://clevercycles.com/)
Forum: Living Car Free
08-04-08, 11:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By donnamb

When were you there? The bikes are in the back,...

When were you there? The bikes are in the back, but there haven't been much of them lately.


Someone on teh internets. I wish I knew his/her name.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-04-08, 10:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,173
Posted By donnamb

http://www.isharetheroad.com/wp-content/_iShareLog...

http://www.isharetheroad.com/wp-content/_iShareLogo_stickerborder2.gif

http://bikeportland.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/brakeforpeople.jpg
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,872
Posted By donnamb

Really? The lanes are narrow so the cars don't...

Really? The lanes are narrow so the cars don't try to squeeze you when you've taken the lane, lots of one way streets so you can be on the left or right legally, 20 MPH speed limits with the lights...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-03-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By donnamb

Yep. :o :)

Yep. :o :)
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-03-08, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Posted By donnamb

It's in the QBP catalog, so basically any LBS can...

It's in the QBP catalog, so basically any LBS can order you one.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 06:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,521
Posted By donnamb

This...

This (http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=181) is a wonderful forum full of wonderful people who will probably be helping you scan your local Craigslist before it's all over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-08, 03:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,701
Posted By donnamb

Find an LBS who sells a lot of Electra bikes and...

Find an LBS who sells a lot of Electra bikes and really likes them. They will be able to help you out with handlebar and other component changes if you find you need any of that.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-03-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 111,934
Posted By donnamb

Well, the sure can't say they didn't see you!...

Well, the sure can't say they didn't see you! :beer:
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,566
Posted By donnamb

Each to their own. :) My Shimano...

Each to their own. :)



My Shimano generator hub works wonderfully. I get complaints all the time about how bright my front light is. :thumb: Theft of battery powered bike lights is a huge...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,112
Posted By donnamb

Not thus far.

Not thus far.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,398
Posted By donnamb

I'll leave it for now. If we start getting...

I'll leave it for now. If we start getting reports or if I get enough requests to move it by PM, we might end up moving it.

Srsly, it is off-topic, so don't be suffering in silence, folks. We...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 03:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,086
Posted By donnamb

I think I hate you. :p

I think I hate you. :p
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-03-08, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By donnamb

:beer:

:beer:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 03:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,398
Posted By donnamb

I'm very taken with this poem by Charles...

I'm very taken with this poem by Charles Bukowski. I'm not completely anti-car, but I do believe those of us who do drive could be more mindful of what it can do to the human psyche.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-03-08, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By donnamb

Good point. I'm pretty sure the OP of the A&S...

Good point. I'm pretty sure the OP of the A&S thread is on the east side - and she's only been cycling regularly for a year. (and not in East Vancouver) Were I in her shoes, I would be feeling pretty...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,398
Posted By donnamb

Generally speaking, we move car-related threads...

Generally speaking, we move car-related threads to Foo. On the other hand, we've tried to be flexible with at least allowing a few off-topic threads on this forum.

What do you guys want me to do?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 25,009
Posted By donnamb

I am sure much of the advice from this thread...

I am sure much of the advice from this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=449284) will apply.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,669
Posted By donnamb

Excellent. For those of you who don't live in the...

Excellent. For those of you who don't live in the US and have never heard of Inside The Beltway Syndrome (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_the_Beltway), this is a most hopeful development for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,086
Posted By donnamb

I noticed they sell my favorite soap for washing...

I noticed they sell my favorite soap for washing bikes (http://www.greenboatstuff.com/dr-bronners-sal-suds-all-purpose-biodegradable-cleaner-1-gal37.html).
Forum: Living Car Free
08-03-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By donnamb

My LBS is closed for 2 weeks. They sold nearly...

My LBS is closed for 2 weeks. They sold nearly all their bikes and are not getting a new shipment in until the middle of this month.

On the plus side, they were able to give all their employees a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,844
Posted By donnamb

My LBS is closed for 2 weeks. They sold nearly...

My LBS is closed for 2 weeks. They sold nearly all their bikes and are not getting a new shipment in until the middle of this month.

On the plus side, they were able to give all their employees a...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,112
Posted By donnamb

I recently got this thermos...

I recently got this thermos (http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-JMW500SBK-Leak-Proof-Backpack-Bottle/dp/B000K604P0/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1217787874&sr=8-1). It fits in a standard water...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,312
Posted By donnamb

I'm calmer with more energy. I sleep better. I've...

I'm calmer with more energy. I sleep better. I've lost a lot of weight without strict dieting. My blood pressure is back to normal. I'm now in a very low risk category for type 2 diabetes. I've been...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,019
Posted By donnamb

You know, Portland wasn't always a great place...

You know, Portland wasn't always a great place for cycling. :innocent:
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,566
Posted By donnamb

It was updated last August. Since the last year...

It was updated last August. Since the last year has seen an extraordinary increase in city/utility/commuting style bikes, I hope it gets updated again soon. There's so much more available in August...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,409
Posted By donnamb

Lem is right.

Lem is right.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-03-08, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,406
Posted By donnamb

Well, the admin decided to do it.

Well, the admin decided to do it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,396
Posted By donnamb

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-02-08, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By donnamb

Do you bike in Vancouver, WA?

There's a thread in A&S that could use the expertise of riders in the 'Couv. (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=449081)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,872
Posted By donnamb

Most of Vancouver, WA is set up in a suburban...

Most of Vancouver, WA is set up in a suburban planning arrangement of roads being mostly 4-6 lane, 45-50 MPH with the majority of drivers going 55-70 MPH. Bike lanes range from dangerously...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,872
Posted By donnamb

It takes a great deal of nerve and fortitude to...

It takes a great deal of nerve and fortitude to ride on the roads in Vancouver, Washington, especially after a local broadcast of the Lars Larson Show... :eek: The Vancouver Bicycle Club is holdng a...
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