A link has been posted on bikeportland.org, regarding the bike thief.
http://www.myspace.com/bradfordpre
As the posting says, "judge for yourself"
I'm still too angry that the bike was stolen in the first place to comment further.
Steve
word!
Let me know when, who to donate my portion to.
There's drawbacks, and benefits of all those options.
1. Would be great, but I think that the publicity would be beneficial not
only to OBRA as a community, but to others and perhaps to inspire others.
2. Seems like the best option -- I prefer it. But has the same potential
drawback as option 3.
3. Potentially encourages people to try and milk sympathy out of others.
I'm in favor of options 2&3, but I will defer to the majority.
I don't have the floor pump anymore. I looked all over, but I don't know
where it went to. I still have a slightly used frame pump, that attaches
below the bottle cages. It will reach 110psi, but it's a shorty so it woudl
take forever.
Q
On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 1:54 PM, C M wrote:
> Well said Scott...what harm can come from helping someone who is down on
> his luck ? we're not giving him a hand-out, we're giving him a hand-up and
> what better way to do so than with a symbol of what we all believe in...a
> bike.
>
> Chris
>
>
> On 2/20/08, Scott Jones wrote:
> >
> > First off I think it is great that this community has pulled together
> > like this. Sure, some people think its a bad idea, but more good can come
> > from this than a lot of people think. Totally count me in! Just let me
> > know what the cost of this comes out to be and I'll be down to donate a
> > portion of it.
> >
> > On another note, are we keeping Johnathon with BikePortland up on this?
> > Seems like something that he might be interested in.
> >
> > Scott Jones
> > 971.998.2132
> >
> > On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Rick Johnson
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Gents,
> > > Bradford says he's a bit over 6' so the Large option sounds like a
> > > winner. He's familiar with both road or MTB, doesn't have a problem with
> > > either. He also thought any minor maintenance should be no problem.
> > >
> > > I'm asked him for delivery information or offered the option of pickup
> > > it up at the Performance Bike store in Tualatin.
> > > I also asked about a helmet, if he'd wear one and if so what size.
> > >
> > > Rick
> > >
> > >
> > > Saul Lopez wrote:
> > >
> > > Great idea Jim. I'd pitch in for this.
> > >
> > > Saul
> > >
> > > *jpw@tualatinendo.com* wrote:
> > >
> > > Gentlemen:
> > >
> > > I pulled the bike out from the back of the garage this morning, and I
> > > don't think it is a workable solution. The rear rim has a major wobble, and
> > > would probably have to be rebuilt. Additionally, the pedal spindles are
> > > stiff, needs new cables and tires of course.
> > >
> > > However, I have another idea. There is a Performance Bike shop near my
> > > office in Tualatin that has some recreational level hybrids; there is a
> > > Schwinn that is on sale for 149.99. They give me 10% back as part of
> > > their customer club, so that gets it down to 134.99. They have large
> > > and extra-large in stock. Large would fit 5'9" to 6'1". If we all
> > > contribute, it would be $19.28. There are other bikes in men's small that
> > > are $200.00.
> > >
> > > This seems like a slam-dunk decision for me. I will pay for it and you
> > > guys could send me a check if you would like to participate.
> > >
> > > The manager of the shop offered to deliver the bike downtown. He
> > > thought he could also throw in a bike lock.
> > >
> > > Let me know your thoughts, find out his size, and find out how he
> > > could be reached so the shop could deliver the bike to him.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > > it now.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
--
" There is nothing but atoms and space,
everything else is only an opinion"
- Democritus from Abdera
Well said Scott...what harm can come from helping someone who is down on his
luck ? we're not giving him a hand-out, we're giving him a hand-up and what
better way to do so than with a symbol of what we all believe in...a bike.
Chris
On 2/20/08, Scott Jones wrote:
>
> First off I think it is great that this community has pulled together like
> this. Sure, some people think its a bad idea, but more good can come from
> this than a lot of people think. Totally count me in! Just let me know
> what the cost of this comes out to be and I'll be down to donate a portion
> of it.
>
> On another note, are we keeping Johnathon with BikePortland up on this?
> Seems like something that he might be interested in.
>
> Scott Jones
> 971.998.2132
>
> On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Rick Johnson
> wrote:
>
> > Gents,
> > Bradford says he's a bit over 6' so the Large option sounds like a
> > winner. He's familiar with both road or MTB, doesn't have a problem with
> > either. He also thought any minor maintenance should be no problem.
> >
> > I'm asked him for delivery information or offered the option of pickup
> > it up at the Performance Bike store in Tualatin.
> > I also asked about a helmet, if he'd wear one and if so what size.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > Saul Lopez wrote:
> >
> > Great idea Jim. I'd pitch in for this.
> >
> > Saul
> >
> > *jpw@tualatinendo.com* wrote:
> >
> > Gentlemen:
> >
> > I pulled the bike out from the back of the garage this morning, and I
> > don't think it is a workable solution. The rear rim has a major wobble, and
> > would probably have to be rebuilt. Additionally, the pedal spindles are
> > stiff, needs new cables and tires of course.
> >
> > However, I have another idea. There is a Performance Bike shop near my
> > office in Tualatin that has some recreational level hybrids; there is a
> > Schwinn that is on sale for 149.99. They give me 10% back as part of
> > their customer club, so that gets it down to 134.99. They have large and
> > extra-large in stock. Large would fit 5'9" to 6'1". If we all contribute, it
> > would be $19.28. There are other bikes in men's small that are $200.00.
> >
> > This seems like a slam-dunk decision for me. I will pay for it and you
> > guys could send me a check if you would like to participate.
> >
> > The manager of the shop offered to deliver the bike downtown. He thought
> > he could also throw in a bike lock.
> >
> > Let me know your thoughts, find out his size, and find out how he could
> > be reached so the shop could deliver the bike to him.
> >
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try
> > it now.
> >
> >
>
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