October 2012 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

Bike baths/showers/washing
by Carl Voss 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

In Des Moines, we're pretty excited about moving from our current space (about 1,500 sq ft) to new leased space being built for us--a comfy 3,500 sq ft. I suspect in coming weeks, I'll fire off a few questions requesting ideas about bike storage, wrench stations, and retail/display space. One immediate question regarding plumbing requires our attention in the next week: How we will wash/spray down grungy bikes. (We offer this as a service for members and first step in refurbishing bikes.) We currently have a bike bath, a custom sheet-metal tank measuring about 18 inches wide by 60 inches long. We're thinking about getting rid of the bike bath and switching to a bike shower area. Plumber needs to know what we're thinking So, what works well in your community bike project? Any photos and measurements to share? Thanks for your help! Carl Voss, chair Des Moines Bicycle Collective, Central Iowa's only nonprofit bike shop. carlvoss(a)mac.com Mobile: 515-210-0237 Become a member today for $40. Use our secure donation form.

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bikecollectives.org WEB PAGE DOWN
by Tegan Moss 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Visiting bikecollectives.org prompts a Joomla Installation page. I dont know who the web admin is at this point, but something is definately up... -- -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 336 Rubidge St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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hey matt!!!!
by Brian Drayton 06 Oct '12

06 Oct '12

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by John Boyer 05 Oct '12

05 Oct '12

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Community Bike Shop in Knoxville, TN?
by Matt Warndorf 05 Oct '12

05 Oct '12

Hello All, Is there a community bike shop in Knoxville, TN? I am from Worcester Earn-A-Bike in MA and I will be heading down to Knoxville in November for a conference and would like to stop in and check out another shop. Also, while I'm down there I will be in need of a loaner bike to get to and from the convention center. I am willing to pay a small fee for the loaner bike if anyone is able to help me out. Thanks! Best, Matt - warndom(a)gmail.com

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