July 2016 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

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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Invitiation to an international cyclo camp meeting in August in Austria
by johannes 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Esteemed bike friends, On behalf of the bike kitchen vienna and on rather short notice I take the liberty to invite everybody interested to the yearly Cyclo Camp which this year will take place in St. Poelten, Austria from 15th to 21st of August. key dates: 15th - 21st August, 2016 Sonnenpark/LAMES park in the city of St. Poelten Spratzerner Kirchenweg 81-83, 3100 St. Pölten (near Vienna, in Austria) If interested please also take a look at the invitation text at http://bikekitchen.net/index.php/Cyclocamp2016 and http://bikekitchen.net/index.php/Invitation (and feel free&invited to edit and contribute!) If you're willing to come please just send us (info(a)bikekitchen.net) a short message about how many of you are planning to come (just more or less, doesnt have to be thaaat exact). Please also be aware of the recommendations/rules regarding the area, which are mentioned on the website linked before (dogs, junk, fire, etc.) Best regards, looking forward to seeing you (and your bikes! and everything else!) johannes from/for the bike kitchen vienna

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Neighborhood Bike Works is hiring!
by Steve Maluk 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

Neighborhood Bike Works in Philadelphia is hiring a 30 hour-a-week youth program manager, to start October 1. Please take a look at the job announcement (here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Y-umRj98DRR0xxVGNUSldjeGM/view?usp=shari…>) and help us spread the word! -- Steve Maluk Executive Director Neighborhood Bike Works <215-386-0316%20x%20113>215-386-0316 x118 www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org <http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/donate/> <http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/donate/>

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Boise Bicycle Project Hiring FT Shop Manager.
by Jimmy Hallyburton 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

BBP is hiring a full time Shop Manager. Yep, it's true. BBP icon, Cass Jones, is hitting the road for the next leg of his journey, and is leaving some big shoes to fill. This presents a big opportunity for someone new to become part of an unstoppable team of bicycle superheroes, doing their darnedest make sure everyone in Boise and beyond has access to a bicycle, bicycle repair and bicycle education. Boise has one of the fastest growing bicycle cultures in the country, and one of the largest bike coops to support it. We're excited for the opportunity to bring another impact-driven rockstar to the team. We're using Cass's assistance in selecting his replacement, so we're making the opening official today. Please go to this link to apply. <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/shop-operations-manager> This is a salaried position with benefits (Medical, Dental, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, and a Commuter Support Program). Position open until filled, applications received by August 12th will receive priority consideration. Good Luck and Ride On! Jimmy Hallyburton Founder / Executive Director Boise Bicycle Project (208)-429-6520 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 www.boisebicycleproject.org Want to receive Boise Bicycle Project's monthly FreeSpirit Newsletter <https://boisebicycleproject.z2systems.com/np/clients/boisebicycleproject/su…> ? Or stay in the loop on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BoiseBicycleProject>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/boisebicycleproject/>, Twitter <https://twitter.com/loveBBP>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] FREE PICKLE Day
by Anibal Davila 23 Jul '16

23 Jul '16

Ridiculous. I'm in. Anibal, from bikeSauce. On Jul 23, 2016 2:32 AM, "Angel York" <aniola(a)gmail.com> wrote: Ok what do you think? You know how over at old spokes home community bike shop they're doing the free pickle with every purchase? http://www.oldspokeshome.com/entry/free-pickle I was thinking, what if ALL the bike collectives celebrated FREE PICKLE Day? Or FREE PICKLE WEEK, even. It could be a pickle with every purchase, ending in a big ole' pickle potluck/feast like with sauerkraut and kimchee and pickle bucket panniers (I recommend pickled ginger) works. I mean, seriously. You could even sanitize some spokes and serve pickles on spokes. it could be maybe even used as a fundraiser or volunteer lure event if you're due for one of those. Any interest? ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href=" http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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FREE PICKLE Day
by Angel York 23 Jul '16

23 Jul '16

Ok what do you think? You know how over at old spokes home community bike shop they're doing the free pickle with every purchase? http://www.oldspokeshome.com/entry/free-pickle I was thinking, what if ALL the bike collectives celebrated FREE PICKLE Day? Or FREE PICKLE WEEK, even. It could be a pickle with every purchase, ending in a big ole' pickle potluck/feast like with sauerkraut and kimchee and pickle bucket panniers (I recommend pickled ginger) works. I mean, seriously. You could even sanitize some spokes and serve pickles on spokes. it could be maybe even used as a fundraiser or volunteer lure event if you're due for one of those. Any interest?

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We're hiring! Seeking an Executive Director at Old Spokes Home & Bike Recycle Vermont
by Christine Hill 23 Jul '16

23 Jul '16

Burlington Bicycle Project is a not-for- profit organization that operates Old Spokes Home & Bike Recycle Vermont <http://www.oldspokeshome.com/> in Burlington, Vermont. While we are a relatively new organization, our programs and bike shop have been in continuous operation since 2005. We are now looking for an Executive Director to work with our dedicated staff and volunteers and to help our organization achieve its mission. This is an exciting opportunity for a socially minded entrepreneurial leader. The ideal candidate will have: - several years of leadership experience with staff supervision responsibilities; - experience managing retail and/or service and/or educational programs in an enterprise with a strong social mission or a not-for- profit organization; - familiarity with bikes and the bicycle industry. For a complete job description and more information about how and where to apply, please visit http://www.oldspokeshome.com/entry/were-hiring-help-us-find-our-executive-d… Interviews will be conducted with qualified applicants starting August 7th. The position will remain open until filled. -- *Christine Hill, Outreach Director* oldspokeshome.com // bikerecyclevermont.org <https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Old-Spokes-Home/130919616484?fref=ts> <http://instagram.com/oldspokeshome> Old Spokes Home <https://www.facebook.com/bikerecyclevt?fref=ts> <https://instagram.com/bikerecyclevermont/> Bike Recycle Vermont

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editing bike collective wiki
by breathingplanet . 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

greetings think tank, is there a specific contact for gaining editing privileges? our (Troy Bike rescue) information is way out of date but still ranks pretty high in a google search. thanks! Andrew TBR -- ------__o ----_`\<,_ ---(_)/ (_) andrew lynn 518-573-7947

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Neighborhood Bike Works (Philadelphia) is hiring!
by Nadav Carmel 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

NBW in Philly is hiring a Ride Program Manager to start October 1. Please see the attached job listing for details or visit http://neighborhoodbikeworks.org/who-we-are/employment/. -- Nadav Carmel He/Him/His Outreach Coordinator *Neighborhood Bike Works * 3939 & 3943 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 nadav(a)neighborhoodbikeworks.org 215-386-0316 x116 [image: Support Summer Camp 2016!] <http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/donate/>

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