TheThinkTank October 2017

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 133, Issue 1
by Lawrence Mohammed 15 Oct '17

15 Oct '17

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) -- Warmest regards, *Lawrence Mohammed* Director & Head Mechanic Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* *facebook.com/probikeservice <https://www.facebook.com/professionalbikeservice>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Mobile Garden City Olympic Village London E20 1GW/ On 12/10/17 21:09, 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: mobile workshop? (Rick Nonnekes) > 2. Re: mobile workshop? (Deb Salls) > 3. Re: mobile workshop? (Rick Nonnekes) > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… / /

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Re: [TheThinkTank] mobile workshop?
by Deb Salls 11 Oct '17

11 Oct '17

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 >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > > > -- > Ride on right on, > > Adam P. Smith > Youth Education Specialist > Boise Bicycle Project > > 1027 S. Lusk Street > Boise, ID 83706 > 208.429.6520 <(208)%20429-6520> > www.boisebicycleproject.org > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > > -- Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] mobile workshop?
by Rick Nonnekes 11 Oct '17

11 Oct '17

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 >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > > > -- > Ride on right on, > > Adam P. Smith > Youth Education Specialist > Boise Bicycle Project > > 1027 S. Lusk Street > Boise, ID 83706 > 208.429.6520 <(208)%20429-6520> > www.boisebicycleproject.org > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > >

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