Guy Smith
Jesse, contact the guy with the broken Felt?
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> 1. Sidi Shoes For Sale (T. Kenji Sugahara)
> 2. Felt warranty experience (Marc Riera)
> 3. FS: Wheels, Bars, Stem (thomas morgan)
> 4. FS: Felt TK-2 Track Bike - 56cm (Peter Gutwald)
> 5. Re: Need Accident (bike related) Lawyer. (Mark J. Ginsberg)
> 6. FS - Easton EC70 Bars (42cm c-c) - $95 (Brion Barnett)
> 7. For sale: RITCHEY WCS CARBON FIBER ROAD BIKE HANDLEBARS 42CM
> (David Oliphant)
> 8. Brett's Ghost Bike (Steve)
> 9. (no subject)
> 10. New Upgrade Rules (T. Kenji Sugahara)
> 11. john forbes, please call home... (Michael O'Hair)
> 12. Wanna Ride/Race...Need a Babysitter?!? (Emily Martini)
> 13. WTB Zipp 808 Wheelset (Debra Windus)
> 14. Re: Brett's Ghost Bike (Ron and Dorothy Strasser)
> 15. Re: Brett's Ghost Bike (Jess Mace)
> 16. scappose trails (Ron and Dorothy Strasser)
> 17. Re: Brett's Ghost Bike (Ron and Dorothy Strasser)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:11:22 -0800
> From: "T. Kenji Sugahara"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Sidi Shoes For Sale
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> From Michael Horwitz- Respond to him directly
>
> Sidi Shoes For Sale- $100
> Size 44.5. Used just a few times and do not have cleats-I moved to my
> other shoes I had to sell b/c they did not fit me
> 503-675-8381 or mhorwitz(at)capitalpacific(dot)com
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>
>
> T. Kenji Sugahara
> Assistant Director
> Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:51:07 -0800
> From: Marc Riera
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Felt warranty experience
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> My aluminum F55 frame broke at the chain stay and derailleur this morning
> (to the right of the bolt for the hanger, at the weld).
>
> Has anyone had a similar problem? Anyone deal with warranty issues with
> Felt?
>
> Thanks.
>
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> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:01:25 -0800
> From: thomas morgan
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] FS: Wheels, Bars, Stem
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> I have the following items for sale
>
> Rear Wheel ? White Industries Hub (speedracer model I think) with Mavic
> CXP30 rim, 36 DT double butted spokes. Rear spacing is 131mm so it works
> with a road bike but is a little tight. Super bomb proof, super heavy.
> Rim is in good shape, hub is a show use but spins good. - $75
>
> Rear Wheel ? Shimano Deore LX rear hub (space is 130mm for road bike) with
> Mavic CXP33 rim, 32 DT black double butted spokes. Wheel is in really
> good shape - $75
>
> Rear Wheel ? Spinergy Rev-X, came on a bike I bought used it is out of
> true by about 3mm and has something rattling around in the rim. - $50
>
> Front Wheel ? American Classic Micro Hub, Mavic Open Pro rim, 32 bladed
> spokes - $50
>
> Handle Bar ? Easton EA70 40cm 31.8(brand new) - $15
> Ritchey WCS 31.8 (aluminum) 44cm - $25
> Ritchey (entry 26.0 44cm) - $5
> Guizzo 44cm bar and 120mm stem - $10
>
> Stem - Easton EA70 mtb stem 25.4 (old school clam shell type)
> new - $20
>
> I?ll be at Jack Frost and can bring items there.
> Tom 541-296-8040
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> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:27:34 -0800
> From: Peter Gutwald
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] FS: Felt TK-2 Track Bike - 56cm
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> I am building up a new track bike, and with limited garage space, this one
> must go. This is a 2007 TK-2 which has seen very limited action. Never
> crashed and in GREAT shape. This is a great looking bike, and is a great
> ride. Please see the specs below, and contact me off list if interested.
>
> Color: Semi-Matte Black
> Size: 56cm
> Frame: Felt 7005 Superlite Custom Butted Aluminum Frame
> Fork: Felt Airfoil Carbon Fiber with Alloy Steerer
> Crank: Sugino 75 track crank with 48T chainring & 15T rear cog
> Wheels: Alex 390 double wall rims
> Hubs: Felt precision sealed bearing track hubs
> Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick
> Bars: Deda Oversized Aluminum Track Handlebar
> Stem: Felt 1.1 3-D forged stem
> Saddle: Felt 1.1 Saddle
> Seatpost: Felt 6061 Aluminium Seatpost
>
> Asking $900.
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:07:44 -0800 (PST)
> From: "Mark J. Ginsberg"
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Need Accident (bike related) Lawyer.
> To: Zach Winter , obra@list.obra.org
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> Zach,
>
> I represent fellow bike racers for a living. I am happy to speak with you,
> at no charge, to figure out what is best for you.
>
> Mark Ginsberg
> (503) 542-3000
>
> Zach Winter wrote: Yup! I'm just another statistic.
> This is what they informed me as I waited for hours to get my busted-up
> body checked out at the emergency room last night Makes me realy ponder
> the sanity of us "two-wheelers" But, as my bike is not, I am alive just
> broken up a bit physically.
>
> Anyway, I need some advice and possibly a lawyer to help me get my broken
> bones paid for. It was a head on collision at 35mph vs. me at (20-25 mph)
> He didn't see me at all, just turned right into me coming from the other
> direction.
>
> Sadly to say, I wont be there this Sunday to get DQ'd.... Darn!
> That was a Joke. Truth is I'm more than unhappy that I wont be able to
> test my fitness against the crowds at Cherry Pie, as I have suffered
> through another rainy/cold Valley out in the elements. I know, I know if
> it were Omer he would be out there. I never claimed to have an ounce of
> durability that that guy has.
>
> ZJW. (541) 727 1078.. email: zakatak@live.com
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> Mark J. Ginsberg
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> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:34:04 -0800
> From: Brion Barnett
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] FS - Easton EC70 Bars (42cm c-c) - $95
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> I've had the EC70 carbon bars (winged top area, 42cm center to center,
> 31.8mm clamp) on my bike for 6-months and just removed them to install the
> 40cm model that fits me better.
>
> The bars are in excellent condition and I've never crashed the bike. I'm
> asking $95. If you are interested please email me offline (
> brionjen@verizon.net ), or look for me at the Portland Velo tent area this
> weekend at Cherry Pie (I'm racing in the morning with the "5's").
>
> Here's Performance's link showing the bars:
>
> http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23390&subcategory_ID=5255
>
> Thanks, Brion
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:07:11 -0800
> From: "David Oliphant"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] For sale: RITCHEY WCS CARBON FIBER ROAD BIKE
> HANDLEBARS 42CM
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> Just took off a brand new bike...never used. Asking $199, retail for $299
>
> Features
> a.. Oversize 31.8 center section increases strength and rigidity
> a.. Carbon wrap is tuned to provide torsional strength and vibration
> damping
> a.. 42cm (center to center)
> a.. 144 drop
> a.. 205g
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> David
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> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:23:03 -0800
> From: Steve
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Brett's Ghost Bike
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> Earlier today my friend Corey, who goes by our friend Brett Jarolimek's
> Memorial every day on his bike commute, called me to let me know that the
> ghost bike is gone. It was there last night and gone this morning.
>
> Needless to say, this is very upsetting.
>
>
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> Corey just left a post about this on Brett's bikeportland.org Remembrances
> page:
>
> http://bikeportland.org/2007/10/22/victim-was-bike-gallery-employee-avid-racer/
>
> I don't know the protocol for ghost bikes- how long they stay up, and
> where all of the items that are left in memorial go to eventually. I had
> hoped this bike, and others, would stay up indefinitely.
>
> It's hard to imagine that any ghost bike would ever be stolen. If so in
> this case, it's hard to fathom someone stooping so low.
>
> Does anybody know anything more about this?
>
> We miss you, Brett. Every day.
>
> Steve
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:05:19 -0800
> From: "T. Kenji Sugahara"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] New Upgrade Rules
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> Folks,
>
> There has been a major change to the way points are counted for
> upgrades. Please visit the OBRA upgrade page for details.
>
> http://www.obra.org/upgrade_rules.html
>
> The Board will be discussing making these retroactive to 2007. e.g.
> races in 2007 would count toward the point total that you have.
>
> T. Kenji Sugahara
> Assistant Director
> Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
> 503-302-4935
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:07:52 -0800
> From: "Michael O'Hair"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] john forbes, please call home...
> To:
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>
> John --
>
> Drop me a line off-line. Things are afoot in Bridlemile.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:09:03 -0800
> From: Emily Martini
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Wanna Ride/Race...Need a Babysitter?!?
> To: obra@list.obra.org
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> I can help you out. In most cases I am already at a lot of the local
> races as a spectator-and never a racer (runner here). I am willing to
> watch your children-either at the race, or at your home if the weather is
> unfavorable-so you and your significant other can enjoy racing. Also, if
> you need someone on a regular basis so you can get out on the group/team
> ride-let me know. Money is not a huge factor here-just enough for a bit of
> gas and the enjoyment of getting to be a kid for a few hours. The weather
> is getting nice, and we are all waiting to go!! I have several
> references-both in OBRA land and beyond. Also, I am certified by the
> American Red Cross as an Instructor in Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First
> Aid.
> Please contact me off line if interetsed-or give me a call at
> 503-547-4649. Cherry Pie is this weekend, and the Banana Belt Series is
> just around the corner......
>
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:32:48 -0800 (PST)
> From: Debra Windus
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] WTB Zipp 808 Wheelset
> To: obra@list.obra.org
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> Need good TT wheels - anyone have a set of Zipp 808 shimano in
> good/excellent condition?
> Please contact debrawindus@yahoo.com
> work 503-279-3270
> cell 503-319-5514
>
> Emily Martini wrote: I can help you out. In
> most cases I am already at a lot of the local races as a spectator-and
> never a racer (runner here). I am willing to watch your children-either
> at the race, or at your home if the weather is unfavorable-so you and your
> significant other can enjoy racing. Also, if you need someone on a
> regular basis so you can get out on the group/team ride-let me know. Money
> is not a huge factor here-just enough for a bit of gas and the enjoyment
> of getting to be a kid for a few hours. The weather is getting nice, and
> we are all waiting to go!! I have several references-both in OBRA land
> and beyond. Also, I am certified by the American Red Cross as an
> Instructor in Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid.
> Please contact me off line if interetsed-or give me a call at
> 503-547-4649. Cherry Pie is this weekend, and the Banana Belt Series is
> just around the corner......
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> Message: 14
> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:15:44 -0800
> From: "Ron and Dorothy Strasser"
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Brett's Ghost Bike
> To: "Steve" ,
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> This does not surprise me. Even though the coverage (I usually watch ch.
> 8)
> has been pretty even on the last couple of bike accidents, it just makes
> the
> "wackos" that hate bike riders no matter what... react in any manner in
> which they feel control. I just hope the person (s) defiling the memorial
> leave it at that and keep good distances from all of us out on the
> streets.
> Be careful and courteous. Time will let their hate destroy them.
> ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve"
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:23 PM
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Brett's Ghost Bike
>
>
>> Earlier today my friend Corey, who goes by our friend Brett Jarolimek's
>> Memorial every day on his bike commute, called me to let me know that the
>> ghost bike is gone. It was there last night and gone this morning.
>>
>> Needless to say, this is very upsetting.
>>
>>>From Corey's description, it sounded like the bike was not taken away in
>>>care. The bike was gone, but a few of the remembrances were left behind(
>>>scattered?) . Corey gathered what was left and rebuilt what he could of
>>>the memorial.
>>
>> Corey just left a post about this on Brett's bikeportland.org
>> Remembrances
>> page:
>>
>> http://bikeportland.org/2007/10/22/victim-was-bike-gallery-employee-avid-racer/
>>
>> I don't know the protocol for ghost bikes- how long they stay up, and
>> where all of the items that are left in memorial go to eventually. I had
>> hoped this bike, and others, would stay up indefinitely.
>>
>> It's hard to imagine that any ghost bike would ever be stolen. If so in
>> this case, it's hard to fathom someone stooping so low.
>>
>> Does anybody know anything more about this?
>>
>> We miss you, Brett. Every day.
>>
>> Steve
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> Message: 15
> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:19:38 -0800
> From: "Jess Mace"
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Brett's Ghost Bike
> To: obra@list.obra.org, rondot@spiritone.com, pxlkrz@yahoo.com
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> That's a big assumption, Ron. I would vote for Meth addicts looking for
> scrap metal,
> not bike hating "wackos"...
>
> Hopefully a movement towards a permanent mural is still being
> considered by the artist..
>
> Jonthan Maus would be a good person to contact about it...most white
> bikes I've seen
> are still standing after several years.
>
> Jess C. Mace
> Clinical Outcomes Research Coordinator
> for Timothy Smith, MD, MPH
> Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
> Oregon Health & Science University
> 503.494.5886
>
>>>> "Ron and Dorothy Strasser" 2/14/2008 10:15
> AM >>>
> This does not surprise me. Even though the coverage (I usually watch
> ch. 8)
> has been pretty even on the last couple of bike accidents, it just
> makes the
> "wackos" that hate bike riders no matter what... react in any manner in
>
> which they feel control. I just hope the person (s) defiling the
> memorial
> leave it at that and keep good distances from all of us out on the
> streets.
> Be careful and courteous. Time will let their hate destroy them.
> ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve"
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:23 PM
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Brett's Ghost Bike
>
>
>> Earlier today my friend Corey, who goes by our friend Brett
> Jarolimek's
>> Memorial every day on his bike commute, called me to let me know that
> the
>> ghost bike is gone. It was there last night and gone this morning.
>>
>> Needless to say, this is very upsetting.
>>
>>>From Corey's description, it sounded like the bike was not taken away
> in
>>>care. The bike was gone, but a few of the remembrances were left
> behind(
>>>scattered?) . Corey gathered what was left and rebuilt what he could
> of
>>>the memorial.
>>
>> Corey just left a post about this on Brett's bikeportland.org
> Remembrances
>> page:
>>
>>
> http://bikeportland.org/2007/10/22/victim-was-bike-gallery-employee-avid-racer/
>
>>
>> I don't know the protocol for ghost bikes- how long they stay up, and
>
>> where all of the items that are left in memorial go to eventually. I
> had
>> hoped this bike, and others, would stay up indefinitely.
>>
>> It's hard to imagine that any ghost bike would ever be stolen. If so
> in
>> this case, it's hard to fathom someone stooping so low.
>>
>> Does anybody know anything more about this?
>>
>> We miss you, Brett. Every day.
>>
>> Steve
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Unsubscribe: obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org
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> Message: 16
> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:34:43 -0800
> From: "Ron and Dorothy Strasser"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] scappose trails
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> First I want to say that the trails behind the first blue gate are open
> for riding. I have been in there removing windfall and so have some other
> folks from PUMP. I am not sure of exact status, but most of the trails
> should be pretty good. This weekend will be the first semi-dry one we
> have had out there in ages. If you get out enjoy.
> But.....
> Day before yesterday Longview Fiber started heavy duty road upgrade in the
> area where my Skeet Chute (John Joy named it Headhunter) trail starts.
> THIS IS NOT IN THE AREA I MENTIONED ABOVE. They have posted their
> standard "NO ENTRY" sign just inside the gate. It is very important that
> we do not go into "that area" when they are working and especially when
> posted. Please let anyone you know that may be considering going out
> there to ride (in the nice weather coming up) to NOT enter there. At
> present we might be able to go in from below (as that entry is not posted)
> and then STAY OFF the UPPER SECTION of trail that goes to area they are
> working. Another rule of thumb with regard to Longview property is if the
> gate is OPEN... do not enter as well. That open gate means that they are
> in their working and do not want us in their way.
> I hope to get out and check this out if not tomorrow, then Sat. or Sun.
> Right now I have a sore throat (first time I can say I have really felt
> sick since Feb of 05) that is no fun. Uck!!!!
> It is so important that we "abide" just like the dude or even better by
> their rules of engagement. We are so lucky that they let us ride on their
> property. I hope mtb riders do nothing to harm that relationship. Yeah
> it is a ways out of town, but so close when you look at the cost of fuel
> for motor vehicles.
> ron
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> Message: 17
> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:43:03 -0800
> From: "Ron and Dorothy Strasser"
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Brett's Ghost Bike
> To: "Jess Mace" , ,
>
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> Good point Jess. I hope they stay a good distance from us out on the
> streets as well!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jess Mace"
> To: ; ;
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Brett's Ghost Bike
>
>
>> That's a big assumption, Ron. I would vote for Meth addicts looking for
>> scrap metal,
>> not bike hating "wackos"...
>>
>> Hopefully a movement towards a permanent mural is still being
>> considered by the artist..
>>
>> Jonthan Maus would be a good person to contact about it...most white
>> bikes I've seen
>> are still standing after several years.
>>
>> Jess C. Mace
>> Clinical Outcomes Research Coordinator
>> for Timothy Smith, MD, MPH
>> Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
>> Oregon Health & Science University
>> 503.494.5886
>>
>>>>> "Ron and Dorothy Strasser" 2/14/2008 10:15
>> AM >>>
>> This does not surprise me. Even though the coverage (I usually watch
>> ch. 8)
>> has been pretty even on the last couple of bike accidents, it just
>> makes the
>> "wackos" that hate bike riders no matter what... react in any manner in
>>
>> which they feel control. I just hope the person (s) defiling the
>> memorial
>> leave it at that and keep good distances from all of us out on the
>> streets.
>> Be careful and courteous. Time will let their hate destroy them.
>> ron
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve"
>> To:
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:23 PM
>> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Brett's Ghost Bike
>>
>>
>>> Earlier today my friend Corey, who goes by our friend Brett
>> Jarolimek's
>>> Memorial every day on his bike commute, called me to let me know that
>> the
>>> ghost bike is gone. It was there last night and gone this morning.
>>>
>>> Needless to say, this is very upsetting.
>>>
>>>>From Corey's description, it sounded like the bike was not taken away
>> in
>>>>care. The bike was gone, but a few of the remembrances were left
>> behind(
>>>>scattered?) . Corey gathered what was left and rebuilt what he could
>> of
>>>>the memorial.
>>>
>>> Corey just left a post about this on Brett's bikeportland.org
>> Remembrances
>>> page:
>>>
>>>
>> http://bikeportland.org/2007/10/22/victim-was-bike-gallery-employee-avid-racer/
>>
>>>
>>> I don't know the protocol for ghost bikes- how long they stay up, and
>>
>>> where all of the items that are left in memorial go to eventually. I
>> had
>>> hoped this bike, and others, would stay up indefinitely.
>>>
>>> It's hard to imagine that any ghost bike would ever be stolen. If so
>> in
>>> this case, it's hard to fathom someone stooping so low.
>>>
>>> Does anybody know anything more about this?
>>>
>>> We miss you, Brett. Every day.
>>>
>>> Steve
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