November 2014 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

Dogs in shop
by Bayley Vanderpoel 18 Nov '14

18 Nov '14

Does anyone have any waivers or policies about having dogs in the shop? I spend a lot of time at velocity bicycle coop in alexandria and would like to bring my dog. The volunteers have asked for some scenarios. Any advice? Thanks!

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DIY Bike Repair Station
by Natasha B 16 Nov '14

16 Nov '14

Hi everyone, Wondering if anyone one has experience building a simple bike repair station. Looking at setting something up (not near our bike space). Things that have worked, things that didn't work so well? Approximate cost of materials? What's a realistic life span? Thanks for your feedback! -Natasha 56a Bikeroom London

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jobs jobs jobs: Bike Mechanic at Working Bikes in Chicago
by Paul Fitzgerald 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

Hey thinkers: We're looking for a mechanic (or 2) at Working Bikes due to 2 of our employees going onto bigger and better things (the fire department + living in Arizona, repectively). Interested parties can send their resume to paul(a)workingbikes.org. Here's the job post: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Near Southwest Side Bike shop looking for experienced part-time or full-time mechanics. Our shop exclusively sells used bicycles which have been donated. A Knowledge of vintage bicycles is required. The ideal candidate will have shop experience, be comfortable overhauling cup-and-cone bearing systems, identifying reusable (vs spent) parts and working in a fast-paced environment. Our team of employees work together to serve a diverse population of commuters, DIYers and volunteers. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. Our benefits include flexible schedules, competitive pay and benefits package. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. No calls please. Our organization is committed to diversity in both its work and staffing with regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, age, physical ability, religion, and sexual orientation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- peace n bike grease, paul -- Paul Fitzgerald General Manager, Working Bikes 2434 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608 773-847-5440 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Store Hours: Wed + Thurs- 12-7pm Fri + Sat - 12-5pm Volunteer Hours: Tues- 5-9pm Wed- 12-5pm Sat- 12-5pm "El socialismo puede llegar solo en la bicicleta." "Socialism can only arrive by bicycle." -José Antonio Viera Gallo, Assistant Secretary of Justice in the government of Salvador Allende

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Jobs Jobs Jobs: NYC CitiBike Education & Outreach Coordinator
by Josh Bisker 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

I've got a line on this position -- email me if you want a connection. > I am looking for a new Outreach and Education Manager for Citi Bike (our > current one is lovely but she's going back to school full time). > > This is an exciting mid-level position that will, among other things, over > the course of the next two years help us lead community outreach and > engagement as part of Citi Bike's expansion. > > My ideal candidate is smart, has excellent judgment and some politically > sensibility (and experience in NYC) and likes working as part of a team but > is a good self-motivated problem-solver. You know, like the dream > employee... > > Can you help me find them? Then tell them to either ping me or just apply > here: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=964346 >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 99, Issue 2
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

We considered this fairly extensively, including drafting a few designs and pricing the parts/toold/time to put it together. We found that it was MUCH simpler and about the same cost to get a Fixit Station from Dero. When I approached the Transportation Demand Management Planner for the City and told her about the project, they were actually really supportive of the idea--Peterborough now has four Fixit stations which were purchased by the city and our shop is paid by the city to maintain them! That said, the vast majority of people using the station use the pump. We have had many problems with the Dero pumps and actually just replaced them with the outdoor gauged pumps from Fixtation. So far, we are really pleased and they work very well. I would highly suggest rallying the extra cash and just investing in a professionally made repair stand and pump. http://www.bikefixtation.com/ Cheers, Tegan On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 4:26 PM, < 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. DIY Bike Repair Station (Natasha B) > 2. Re: DIY Bike Repair Station (Andy Greif) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Natasha B <facenb(a)gmail.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:54:12 +0000 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] DIY Bike Repair Station > Hi everyone, > > Wondering if anyone one has experience building a simple bike repair > station. Looking at setting something up (not near our bike space). Things > that have worked, things that didn't work so well? Approximate cost of > materials? What's a realistic life span? > > Thanks for your feedback! > > -Natasha > 56a Bikeroom > London > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Andy Greif <cbcofme(a)gwi.net> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:16:41 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] DIY Bike Repair Station > > The Portland Gear Hub (Portland, Maine) just had a grand opening for > theirs yesterday. > > > > Take care, > > Andy > > > > > > *Andy Greif, Executive Director* > > Mailing: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 > > Shop: 45 Granite Street, Biddeford > > Shop Phone: 207-282-9700 Cell Phone: 207-229-8199 > > Website: www.communitybike.net > > *"Providing Opportunities for Youth to Grow"* > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Thethinktank [mailto: > thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org] *On Behalf Of *Natasha B > *Sent:* Monday, November 10, 2014 9:54 AM > *To:* thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > *Subject:* [TheThinkTank] DIY Bike Repair Station > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > Wondering if anyone one has experience building a simple bike repair > station. Looking at setting something up (not near our bike space). Things > that have worked, things that didn't work so well? Approximate cost of > materials? What's a realistic life span? > > > > Thanks for your feedback! > > > > -Natasha > > 56a Bikeroom > > London > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 336 Rubidge St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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