TheThinkTank October 2013

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Reusable Repair Checklist Tag
by director 02 May '23

02 May '23

Hey All, We just spent some time and redid the tag we use to track repairs on a bike. I'm sure your shops are similar to ours in that many mechanics of varying skill levels will work on a single bike before it's distributed back to the world for use. This make it challenging to ensure a standard of quality on any given bike leaving the shop. As we fleshed out the tag we realized that it could function loosely as a curriculum. For most mechanics, especially students we suggest starting at the top and working down the list. I've come to realize that no two mechanics will do things in the exact same way, everyone has their own style. We've been suggesting that folks do the first two items in order and then address the rest of the repairs at their discretion. Of course we couldn't put everything on a half page so we had to make compromises. You'll notice as you get closer to the bottom of the tag the categories are a little more broad and don't get into the finer details. We're working on a final check list that will include finer details like checking bearing play, tire wear, fine tune derailleurs and brakes... The final checklist won't hang on the bike but it'll be around the shop and part of our training. Stay tuned for this. We print these double sided, cut them in half and laminate them. We hang them on the handlebars and fill them out with a Sharpie. When the bike is done and gone we clean the Sharpie off with 90% rubbing alcohol and a rag. This allows us to use one tag over and over and over. We've been using these tags for about 2 weeks now and it's been awesome. Communication between mechanics is much clearer and bikes are getting done faster. It's really helped orient Earn-A-Bike students to what needs to be done next on their bike. Anyway if you think it's a good idea feel free to adapt it to your shops needs. -- Ride On! Rich Points http://communitycycles.org Executive Director (c)303-589-0597 (w)720-565-6019 Community Cycles is Boulder's only bike shop dedicated to bike commuting. Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCycles

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no boys allowed zine from bikebike?
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 27 Sep '18

27 Sep '18

hey all, i'm looking to get in touch with the person who wrote/published the "no boys allowed" zine which was passed out at bikebike in san francisco. it was part of one of the oppression and gender identity issues workshops. we're looking to start a women's night here at community cycles, and i'd like to scan my copy as a pdf and email it to potential volunteers, as well as make some copies to have in the shop... if you're on the list, or if you know the person who wrote it (her name escapes me), please get in touch with me off list... thanks! josh. community cycles boulder

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Bike Rodeo Kit
by Matt VanSlyke 20 Nov '13

20 Nov '13

ThinkTank: I am writing a grant to fund the purchase of a kit to set up and conduct bike rodeos community-wide. Can anyone point me in a good direction so that I can develop an itemized list of needed supplies and costs? I have a good idea of what we need but I want to include a very detailed budget with specific items included. I think I remember seeing some info on the Wiki but that's obviously an issue right now due to the malware situation. Anyone have a good source? Thanks, Matt -- *Matt VanSlyke* *Utica Bike Rescue* *714 Washington Street, Utica, NY 13502* *315.525.9554* *matt(a)uticabikerescue.org* *www.uticabikerescue.org* *www.facebook.com/uticabikerescue* *Learn. Earn. Ride.*

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malware on bikecollectives.org?
by Tom Bulten 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

I'm getting a malware warning when I visit bikecollectives.org. Does anyone know the status of the site? http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=http://www.bikecollectiv… Tom Oakdale Neighbors 1260 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 www.oakdaleneighbors.org 616-248-2848 "Like" Oakdale Neighbors on Facebook. Join our Facebook Group. Connect on Nextdoor.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Anti-oppression policies?
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Promo Stickers
by troy neiman 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

Like Josh said, we get our stickers, t-shirts, posters and anything printed from http://peacesupplies.org/. Dwight has been doing this for a long time and also has been on our board at BICAS for about 20 years. The vinal stickers are great and we have had bikes recycled through our shop for many generations now and many have generations of Peace supplies stickers on them. The reflective stickers are super visible and do not come off easy. I also like the clear back stickers. Even if you are not wanting to mass produce you can skim the huge selection of awesome art they have collected over the years at http://worldsbestbikestickers.com/. I cant say enough about what these folks have done for BICAS, Earthfirst, and countless other organizations and movements over the past couple of decades. Check it out. Troy Neiman BICAS Tucson AZ ----- Original Message ----- From: sheldon mains Sent: 10/23/13 07:32 PM To: The Think Tank Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Promo Stickers anyone else get what may bet the worst marketing email in history from "FLIR"--a consulting group .............. Sheldon Mains SPOKES Bike Walk Connect http://www.SpokesConnect.org http://www.fb.com/SpokesConnect On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 11:34 AM, Jesse Cooper < jessecooper0(a)gmail.com > wrote: Hey gang! Our Community Bikes has been getting our stickers done at Fleming Decal (http://www.flemingdecal.com/ ). We usually order vanilla die cut on 3m reflective but also nice reflective. Its cheaper if it's not die cut and just comes in a sheet. We're happy with them. Super durable . On 2013-10-21 9:19 PM, "Joshua Muir" < muirjoshua(a)gmail.com > wrote: If it hasn't been mentioned yet- don't forget Dwight in Tucson with Peace Supplies- he's been printing stickers and more for Bicas for many years and does great work. Josh On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 8:18 PM, the holla < dholla(a)gmail.com > wrote: Bike Punk http://www.bikepunk.com/ in Portland has ridiculously good quality stickers. It's all eco whatever so pricier, but since they're bikey you might be able to get a discount. Diana On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 4:58 AM, Andrew L < breathingplanet(a)gmail.com > wrote: We use sticker robot and have no complaints.... Ps: t-shirt plug! http://troybikerescue.org/shirts On Oct 21, 2013 7:33 AM, "mike.pattisall" < mike.pattisall(a)velocitycoop.org > wrote: We use Sticker You in Toronto. The colors on the solid back are more vibrant on dark color bikes than the clear back surface.http://stickeryou.com On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 at 10:49 PM, Ainsley Naylor < needleandthread(a)gmail.com > wrote: Bike Pirates has been trying to source a high quality sticker to put on our bikes that we build and also to use for general promotions (take a sticker! Put it on your agenda or a bathroom stall!). We ordered some from a company in Vancouver about 3 years ago and weren't completely satisfied with the quality. They were weatherproof but the clear laminate layer on top wasn't super durable and could be scratched off pretty easily. So we are looking for a different company, preferably in Canada. If anyone has any expereince or suggestions we'd love to hear feedback. We ran out of stickers last month and need to get moving on this. OCB in Vancouver has always had really fantastic stickers and I don't know where they get them from. Thanks, Ainsley (Bike Pirates, Toronto) _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org To manage your subscription, plase visit: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… -- Mike Pattisall http://velocitycoop.org/ http://delrayretrocycle.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org To manage your subscription, plase visit: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org To manage your subscription, plase visit: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… --come disconnect the dots with me, poppet. _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org To manage your subscription, plase visit: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… -- Joshua Muir muirjoshua(a)gmail.com Frances Cycles http://www.francescycles.com/ Handbuilt cycling framesets Touring, Track, Road,Cross, and Cargo 203 Cedar St Santa Cruz, CA (831) 469-3369 tel:%28831%29%20469-3369 The Bicycle Church Collective http://bikechurch.santacruzhub.org/ Community Self-Service Cycle Repair 3pm to 7pm everyday except Sunday 703 Pacific Ave (enter on Spruce St) Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 425-2453 tel:%28831%29%20425-2453 _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org To manage your subscription, plase visit: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org To manage your subscription, plase visit: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Promo Stickers
by Ainsley Naylor 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Bike Pirates has been trying to source a high quality sticker to put on our bikes that we build and also to use for general promotions (take a sticker! Put it on your agenda or a bathroom stall!). We ordered some from a company in Vancouver about 3 years ago and weren't completely satisfied with the quality. They were weatherproof but the clear laminate layer on top wasn't super durable and could be scratched off pretty easily. So we are looking for a different company, preferably in Canada. If anyone has any expereince or suggestions we'd love to hear feedback. We ran out of stickers last month and need to get moving on this. OCB in Vancouver has always had really fantastic stickers and I don't know where they get them from. Thanks, Ainsley (Bike Pirates, Toronto)

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 86, Issue 42
by mike r 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Document Storage: An important thing to consider when storing documents is to maintain a document register so folks will know that they are viewing the most current revision of the document. This may be difficult to do in the various systems of storage and therefore the organization may want to also post a document that lists all of their posted document, and list the most current revision of each. Also each document should have a revision status included in it, and updated when the document changes. Cheers, Mike the bike guy, Troy Bike Rescue On Monday, October 21, 2013 1:23 AM, "thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" <thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org You can reach the person managing the list at thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Organizing Documents Electronically? (Vincenzo loco) 2. Promo Stickers (Ainsley Naylor) 3. Re: Organizing Documents Electronically? (james bledsoe) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 13:58:28 -0700 From: Vincenzo loco <wormsign(a)gmail.com> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Organizing Documents Electronically? Message-ID: <CABN3bQYXT0s6Oj9QNkWFio2+usXbWBmTifFjWr-XmwLKFi8B2g(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" won't speak to any particular process being the best, bikerowave is transitioning to google docs, we have data entry parties and things go a lot faster than you would think when 30 people are working through a stack. On Sat, Oct 19, 2013 at 1:45 PM, momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org>wrote: > *twinkle fingers* Dropbox. > > If you want some help, I don't mind having a long phone call with you as > tech support. > > -m > > > On Saturday, October 19, 2013, wrote: > >> I don't know the specifics of how google docs handles syncing but Dropbox >> is pretty nice for making docs available from any web browser (you'd need a >> password to get to it; it's not like your stuff would be publicly >> accessible) and syncing between computers. >> >> In a nutshell: >> 1. You create an account (free or pay for upgrades). >> 2. Jump through a few hoops to increase the free storage space. (Like >> them on Facebook, install the software, tweet about them, get a friend to >> sign up, several other relatively pain free hoops.) >> 3. Install the software in your computer and assigns shared folder. >> Invite other users(that warehouse computer, other shop employees, etc) and >> now that folder lives online but can be accessed by anyone who's been >> shared. >> 4. Anything you drop into the dropbox folder from THIS computer will be >> available in the same folder on THAT computer. >> 5. You can also generate download links for specific files, so that you >> could post a link to download a blank liability waiver, for example, >> without having to give access to the entire folder of shared stuff. >> >> I can't/won't speak to the actual process of making the merge from a 20 >> year old mishmash into a streamlined setup, but I will urge you to remember >> that it's taken 20 years to get to this point. It's probably not going to >> be a single weekend project getting it all sorted. >> Slow and steady winds the race. >> >> josh. >> >> >> On Saturday, October 19, 2013, allison karow wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> it's been a while since I posted to this list, I'm subscribing from a >>> different email address now but it's me, sunny! from vancouver / OCB, >>> formerly from phoenix / Bike Saviours. >>> >>> I have a question about making the switch from paper to electronic >>> documents. OCB has been around for 20 years, and we have a huge mish mash >>> of different systems for organizing our documents. The main three are: 1) a >>> huge pile of filing cabinets, 2) the hard drive on our computer (which >>> often doesnt match what's on the hard drive of our OTHER computer at our >>> warehouse), and 3) google docs, which does not match what's on either hard >>> drive and has to be constantly updated to reflect our ever-changing >>> policies, lists, minutes, etc. >>> >>> Basically, it's terribly confusing and nobody ever knows where to find >>> anything without asking the one or two people who have been with us the >>> longest. We need to use something that is stable and long-term. I'm >>> thinking google docs might still be the best thing, but I thought I'd fish >>> on here first. >>> >>> What I'm looking for is an online-system that can be synched up with our >>> hard drive (for back-up purposes), which can be accessed from any computer >>> and which can be categorized clearly and easily. I would like there to be a >>> section for every staff member's ongoing to-do lists, a section for meeting >>> minutes to be filed, a section for policy documents, etc. I would also like >>> to have a section for forms (such as conflict or incident reports) that can >>> be filled out as needed and filed online as well. >>> >>> Does anyone currently have a system that they like using for this? Any >>> input is appreciated. >>> >>> sunny >>> >> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > To unsubscribe, send a blank email to > TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org > To manage your subscription, plase visit: > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 86, Issue 37
by David Warner 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Please remove me from this wiki. thanks -----Original Message----- From: thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org [mailto:thethinktank-bounces@lists.bikecollectives.org] On Behalf Of thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2013 12:04 PM To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 86, Issue 37 Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org You can reach the person managing the list at thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Donations from Businesses (wormsign(a)gmail.com) 2. Re: Donations from Businesses (Martin, Eric Vance) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:12:39 -0700 From: wormsign(a)gmail.com To: Angelo Coletta <summitcyclingcenter(a)yahoo.com>, The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Donations from Businesses Message-ID: <7E72EDE0-81A9-4632-BE82-7C83400AB546(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" If you are a non profit you give them a receipt, they fill it in with what they think it's worth. If the IRS thinks they lied or overvalued stuff it's on them. It's good for them to have a detailed inventory and be to be modest I they need to defend the number they came up with. Enzo Loconte Board Secretary Bikerowave On Oct 18, 2013, at 4:45 PM, Angelo Coletta <summitcyclingcenter(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > I have the viewpoint that if an entity is NOT tax exempt (501c3), > donations are treated as income by the non-profit and the donor can > not deduct the value on their tax return. When donations are sold, > then the question is was it sold for market value, below or above? A > non profit can have taxable income if they do indeed have a real > profit. Even those who have tax exempt status can be taxed for > UBIT(Unrelated Business Income Tax), if they sell things that are > "unrelated" to their mission. Angelo > > > On Thursday, October 10, 2013 3:47 PM, Matthew VanSlyke <vanslyke.matthew(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Seems that the lesson learned here is....ask a pro when it comes to taxes. > Thanks All. > -Matt > > > On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 3:38 PM, Lesa Franz <gadget_teer(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > they need to talk with there tax accountant > > Lesa Franz > Coatesville Community Bike Works > > Sent from my iPad > > On Oct 10, 2013, at 3:25 PM, Steven Bradley <stevencbradley(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> I'm not a CPA, Matt, but I'm pretty certain they can take actual value for their donations. Suggest an appraisal or other 3rd party valuation, though. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Oct 10, 2013, at 8:55 AM, Matt VanSlyke <matt(a)uticabikerescue.org> wrote: >> >>> ThinkTank, >>> I have been trying to research this and I'm not really finding a complete answer. Perhaps some of you have personal experience/knowledge that can help. There is a bike shop in my City that has a stockpile of used bikes in a warehouse and they've expressed some interest in donating them to our community bike shop. Does anyone know specifically what the tax advantages are for the business that donates? I know how it works for individuals but I don't know how it works for a business. >>> >>> Does anyone have epxerience with this? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Matt >>> >>> -- >>> Matt VanSlyke >>> Utica Bike Rescue >>> 714 Washington Street, Utica, NY 13502 >>> 315.525.9554 >>> matt(a)uticabikerescue.org >>> http://www.uticabikerescue.org/ >>> www.facebook.com/uticabikerescue >>> Learn. Earn. Ride. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Thethinktank mailing list >>> Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org >>> To unsubscribe, send a blank email to >>> TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org >>> To manage your subscription, plase visit: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecolle >>> ctives.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Thethinktank mailing list >> Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org >> To unsubscribe, send a blank email to >> TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org >> To manage your subscription, plase visit: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollec >> tives.org > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > To unsubscribe, send a blank email to > TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org > To manage your subscription, plase visit: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollect > ives.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > To unsubscribe, send a blank email to > TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org > To manage your subscription, plase visit: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollect > ives.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > To unsubscribe, send a blank email to > TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org > To manage your subscription, plase visit: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollect > ives.org

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Organizing Documents Electronically?
by allison karow 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Hi all, it's been a while since I posted to this list, I'm subscribing from a different email address now but it's me, sunny! from vancouver / OCB, formerly from phoenix / Bike Saviours. I have a question about making the switch from paper to electronic documents. OCB has been around for 20 years, and we have a huge mish mash of different systems for organizing our documents. The main three are: 1) a huge pile of filing cabinets, 2) the hard drive on our computer (which often doesnt match what's on the hard drive of our OTHER computer at our warehouse), and 3) google docs, which does not match what's on either hard drive and has to be constantly updated to reflect our ever-changing policies, lists, minutes, etc. Basically, it's terribly confusing and nobody ever knows where to find anything without asking the one or two people who have been with us the longest. We need to use something that is stable and long-term. I'm thinking google docs might still be the best thing, but I thought I'd fish on here first. What I'm looking for is an online-system that can be synched up with our hard drive (for back-up purposes), which can be accessed from any computer and which can be categorized clearly and easily. I would like there to be a section for every staff member's ongoing to-do lists, a section for meeting minutes to be filed, a section for policy documents, etc. I would also like to have a section for forms (such as conflict or incident reports) that can be filled out as needed and filed online as well. Does anyone currently have a system that they like using for this? Any input is appreciated. sunny

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