March 2017 - 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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The ThinkTank archives are down
by Godwin ! 02 Apr '17

02 Apr '17

Hey folks, I'm looking into this, just sending out an email to let you know and also check to make sure the list itself is still working. Cheers, godwin

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Women, Trans, Non-binary Shop Times
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Hi All, After 10 years of teaching time that serves everyone B!KE is finally endeavoring to carve out a space just for women! We have often managed to strike a pretty excellent gender balance in the shop but interestingly recent growth has the shop feeling very male dominated. We are adding a bunch of hours for the on season and planning to make some of that time specifically for women. As a cis-gendered female mechanic, I feel pretty confident about hosting space, and defending the need of a space, that is for women only. I know that many other shops combine their women only time with trans/non-binary/femme time and I am feeling a bit concerned about a few things. How do you addresses these things: 1) Why combine these two groups? Don't they have different needs? 2) Do trans & non-binary people get their needs met? Or are they still second to women? 3) How much time is spent explaining gender identity and pronouns to baby boomers? 4) Is it better to have a women only time that excludes trans folks OR a women, trans, non-binary night that sort of includes them all? The language I am currently leaning toward is that this shop time is for "all women-identified people". I am curious what issues and resolutions have been found in other shops. Please share with me about your knowledge and experience in this matter! Best, Tegan -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Alternatives to Paypal
by Zachariah Wahid 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

Hi all, Has anyone used an alternative to Paypal that lets you accept donations through your website and send money? Thanks!

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Who's Got the Best Volunteer On-Boarding / Training Program?
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 16 Mar '17

16 Mar '17

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Who's Got the Best Volunteer On-Boarding / Training Program?
by Josh Bisker 15 Mar '17

15 Mar '17

Give us your best shot: how do you train volunteers to work with patrons? What's the foundation of the training, how's it go, and what makes your approach sparkle? Context: the Mechanical Gardens is building up momentum and I'm realizing that our volunteer core has different levels of insight into how to help and engage with patrons during open hours. The group has little-to-no collective experience to draw from of what a community bike shop does and how its staff or volunteers approach or conceive of their roles. I think that a volunteer training might be a good way to establish a baseline of expectations for working with patrons. In fact, I think we should have someone else come and run it for us so it's not some weird hierarchy thing where I'm telling everyone how to behave. (Anyone fancy a trip to NYC?) For the meantime, we would benefit greatly from your collective wisdom about shop roles and how to embody them. xox - Josh

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Blackstone Bicycle Works in Chicago is Hiring a Youth Services Coordinator
by J Michael Eugenio 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

Blackstone Bicycle Works is a youth education program and community bike shop located in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Here <https://experimentalstation.org/blackstone> is more information about the program. The *Youth Services Coordinator* will coordinate the daily youth experience and act as the head instructor for the program. The position is full-time. We would appreciate your help in getting the word out! The full job description is attached as a PDF and can also be found on our website <https://experimentalstation.org/jobs/>. Thanks! Michael *J. Michael Eugenio* Communications Associate experimentalstation.org 773 241-6044 @expstation: facebook <https://www.facebook.com/expstation/> / twitter <http://twitter.com/expstation> / instagram <https://www.instagram.com/expstation/>

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BCBC in Saskatoon SK Canada is Hiring an Operations Manager
by Arlin Schaffel 10 Mar '17

10 Mar '17

Hey All, The BCBC <http://bridgecitybicyclecoop.com> is hiring a part-time Operations Manager. I've attached the job posting with more information. It would mean a lot if some of your could circulate among your networks. Altho I know it is unlikely that someone would move to Saskatoon Saskatchewan for something part time, we can still dream, right? Cheers, *Arlin Schaffel* *Bridge City Bicycle Co-op* http://bridgecitybicyclecoop.com facebook.com/bridgecitybicyclecoop/ twitter.com/the_bcbc

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B!KE in Peterborough Ontario is Hiring
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 01 Mar '17

01 Mar '17

Hi All, We are looking for someone to work the busy season teaching people how to fix bikes at B!KE in Peterborough, Ontario. Please spread widely among your teams! Thanks, Tegan -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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