Hi,
We've started to offer basic 'health checks' (gear and brake tune ups
mainly, plus diagnosing major issues and signposting to servicing/fixes
outside the scope of these checks) from a mobile rig
Previously carried a Park Tools stand under one arm and had all tools in
an army rucksack and cycled to events - not ideal though for my back
(and couldn't ask volunteers to do the same really!)
I modified a broken trolley I found on the street & made a mini tool
rack from leftover trolley tubing, broken broom handle and a bit of
aluminium plate
Also affixed another plate to the bottom of the Park Tools allen key
holder to make a benchmounted holder
All the tools fit in the Park Tools box as shown
Gloves and lube, folder, first aid kit, rags, etc carried in the army
rucksack
Trailer easily carries two workstands and tools, could probably carry 3
stands with no problem
Added detail of the hitch if useful...
Maybe a smaller scale than what you're doing?
I wanted to keep things simple, also, we have very limited storage space
in a high crime area - this 'trolley trailer' can be bought inside and
stands upright, taking up very little room at the back of our workshop
This design also allows us to bring our signage stand and cable it on
site (making the stand able to used on windy days)
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*Lawrence Mohammed*
Director & Head Mechanic
Pro Bike Service C.I.C.
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Hi All
W e have had our BikeMobile, a mobile bike shop on wheels, for a few years.
It is a 24 foot step van ( the same size and type as a fedex truck) we
received a grant and donations for the truck and build out. We operate on
sliding scale basis and do both full price and free services fairly well.
We go to parks and community centers all summer long and provide free
repair for youth. and then do corporate contracts and events for pay.
contact me at deb(a)bikeworks.org if you want more into, pics, specs etc.
Here is a picture and description
https://bikeworks.org/bike-shop/mobile-bike-shop-find-bikemobile/
Deb
On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 11:03 AM, Adam Smith <adam(a)boisebicycleproject.org>
wrote:
> Rick,
>
> I'm the Youth Educator at the Boise Bicycle Project and we have been
> running mobile repair for about a year now. We use a Surly Bill trailer as
> our base and are on our second rendition of how we carry supplies. As far
> as locations served we focus on community centers, after school programs,
> and apartment complexes in high need areas. Currently we have a custom
> built box for the trailer that fits the footprint exactly. Inside the
> custom box we fit cables, housing, brake pads, ferrules, chains, grease,
> chain lube, took kits, tubes, patch kids and stands (I probably missed some
> things too). We focus on kids bike repairs so most of our repairs are flats
> and brake issues. We emphasize that we are able to do basic repairs and are
> not a fully stocked shop, so in some cases folks are referred to our brick
> and mortar.
>
> To pull the trailer, which weighs a ridiculous amount so I'm not going to
> speculate, we have a surly Ogre with an electric assist. Before we had the
> custom built box I was hauling it around without an assist using my old
> Fisher commuter bike. The box helps to protect from the elements as we
> sometimes travel in rainy, wet conditions but it does add a lot of weight.
> I'll attach some pictures of our current set up and of our old if I can
> find pictures from then. Hope this is a start to what you're looking for.
>
>
> 20160621_174955.jpg
> <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B4x04TgoXU1nQ0dU…>
>
> 20170524_162924.jpg
> <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B4x04TgoXU1nQ0FO…>
>
> 2017_Whittier_Fix_It_1.JPG
> <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B10Ns0_hZp72cFFp…>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 10, 2017 at 11:48 AM, Rick Nonnekes <rnonnekes(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Does any group out there have a mobile workshop? Or have experience
>> and/or suggestions on the size, set-up for a good mobile workshop? We're
>> pursuing the idea of making one and would love to hear from others about
>> their experience with this method of meeting the needs in the community and
>> if there are any ideal models.
>>
>> (I've looked to see if there are past posts on this subject but the
>> search engine doesn't seem to be working right now.)
>>
>> Rick
>> Cycle Transitions
>> Cobourg, ON
>>
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> Adam P. Smith
> Youth Education Specialist
> Boise Bicycle Project
>
> 1027 S. Lusk Street
> Boise, ID 83706
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206-695-2607
bikeworks.org
Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth
and build resilient communities.
Thanks Adam.
Yes, this is helpful, and I really like the fact that you're using an
electric assist bike to pull the trailer!
Rick
On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 2:03 PM, Adam Smith <adam(a)boisebicycleproject.org>
wrote:
> Rick,
>
> I'm the Youth Educator at the Boise Bicycle Project and we have been
> running mobile repair for about a year now. We use a Surly Bill trailer as
> our base and are on our second rendition of how we carry supplies. As far
> as locations served we focus on community centers, after school programs,
> and apartment complexes in high need areas. Currently we have a custom
> built box for the trailer that fits the footprint exactly. Inside the
> custom box we fit cables, housing, brake pads, ferrules, chains, grease,
> chain lube, took kits, tubes, patch kids and stands (I probably missed some
> things too). We focus on kids bike repairs so most of our repairs are flats
> and brake issues. We emphasize that we are able to do basic repairs and are
> not a fully stocked shop, so in some cases folks are referred to our brick
> and mortar.
>
> To pull the trailer, which weighs a ridiculous amount so I'm not going to
> speculate, we have a surly Ogre with an electric assist. Before we had the
> custom built box I was hauling it around without an assist using my old
> Fisher commuter bike. The box helps to protect from the elements as we
> sometimes travel in rainy, wet conditions but it does add a lot of weight.
> I'll attach some pictures of our current set up and of our old if I can
> find pictures from then. Hope this is a start to what you're looking for.
>
>
> 20160621_174955.jpg
> <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B4x04TgoXU1nQ0dU…>
>
> 20170524_162924.jpg
> <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B4x04TgoXU1nQ0FO…>
>
> 2017_Whittier_Fix_It_1.JPG
> <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B10Ns0_hZp72cFFp…>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 10, 2017 at 11:48 AM, Rick Nonnekes <rnonnekes(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Does any group out there have a mobile workshop? Or have experience
>> and/or suggestions on the size, set-up for a good mobile workshop? We're
>> pursuing the idea of making one and would love to hear from others about
>> their experience with this method of meeting the needs in the community and
>> if there are any ideal models.
>>
>> (I've looked to see if there are past posts on this subject but the
>> search engine doesn't seem to be working right now.)
>>
>> Rick
>> Cycle Transitions
>> Cobourg, ON
>>
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> Youth Education Specialist
> Boise Bicycle Project
>
> 1027 S. Lusk Street
> Boise, ID 83706
> 208.429.6520 <(208)%20429-6520>
> www.boisebicycleproject.org
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