May 2018 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

Webhosting/domains
by Bike City 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Well, I recently threw together some hand-written HTML and slapped it onto a free (and ad-less) webhost. This seemed great at first, regardless of the weird URL. But after lots of other publicity and potential traffic, I've seen it get hacked twice (by a radical Islamic group after the whole host, nothing personal), and lately it's either painfully slow to load or completely down. So, I haven't done this for about a decade and I'm out of the loop. I'm really not willing to suffer any ads, but since our budgeted is obcenely limited for such fluff, does anyone have recommendations? Are there any more reliable ad-free free hosts? (Probably not, for obvious reasons.) Otherwise, how do you guys handle web hosting? How much does it cost? What's a good balance between reliable and affordable? How much is domain registration nowadays? We don't have our 501(c)(3) status yet so we won't get a deal until later this year, by the way. Anyway, please help. It's rough to find time to FTP an update and find the site's down. Thanks, andrea Bike City Recyclery of Fayetteville, Arkansas http://bikecity.uuuq.com/ (hahaha)

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Reusable Repair Checklist Tag
by director 03 May '23

03 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 28 Sep '18

28 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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Bike!Bike! organizers on the radio? Sign up!
by Sunny Nestler 02 Jun '18

02 Jun '18

Hey everyone! I'm working on the AMS Bike Co-op's 2nd episode of Tire Pop! <http://www.citr.ca/radio/tire-pop/>, the radio show where we talk bikes and spin cassettes. But tbr the cassettes we spin have mostly all been converted to digital for better or worse 😵 Is anyone available next week to chat on the phone about being a Bike!Bike! organizer of the past? I would also love to chat with an organizer for this year's conference in LA if anyone is down! Lemme know and I'll email you privately to set something up. You can also email me privately if you prefer - programs(a)bikecoop.ca. Ideally we can talk next Weds 2-4 or Fri 1-3 PST. I will send questions ahead of time :) We haven't set up an archive yet but I will send another email as soon as we do so you can listen to the first episode if you missed it! x sunny *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* AMS Bike Co-op University of British Columbia 604-822-2453 | bikecoop.ca | @ubcbike

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by champoyhate＠gmail.com 30 May '18

30 May '18

Sent from "the most popular high tech gadget in the progress trap"

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Puns about bikes
by Ulick O'Beirne 24 May '18

24 May '18

Hey guys, Thanks so much for all the great info and ideas I've been harvesting so much from everyone's contributions to these threads. We're running a workshop around positive consent during our bicycle festival which we want to be fun and accessible: i.e. not preachy or confessional. We had thought that we'd do a couple of mechanical skills: puncture repair and wheel truing in the space; but couple this with some discussion around consent. But it needs to be safe for people who are there. We're bike mechanics, not therapists. So had thought of a game involving bike puns (spinning out, going for a ride, whatever). So can you share your best bike pun? I'd love some more to add to my collection, so that they might be incorporated into a workshop. Ulick

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Bike Coops and Consignment.
by Jimmy Hallyburton 13 May '18

13 May '18

Has anyone looked into selling bicycles consignment at their shops? Or looked into it? I'd love to hear what successes, issues, pitfalls, and/or barriers people have ran into. We're brainstorming some ideas that would allow members (BBP has a yearly membership program that gives folks unlimited shop time for a year) to sell bicycles consignment through BBP. Ride On! Jimmy Hallyburton Founder / Executive Director Boise Bicycle Project (208)-429-6520 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 www.boisebicycleproject.org Explore some of the BBP Journey in my TEDx Talk on Moving at the Speed of Discovery <https://youtu.be/yDubr-RjlCE?t=6s>!

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 140, Issue 9
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 12 May '18

12 May '18

Here is our policy. It works quite well. Best, Tegan On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 4:04 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.org > > 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. Bike Coops and Consignment. (Jimmy Hallyburton) > 2. Re: Bike Coops and Consignment. (Jim Sheehan) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jimmy Hallyburton <jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 17:41:23 -0600 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Coops and Consignment. > Has anyone looked into selling bicycles consignment at their shops? Or > looked into it? > > I'd love to hear what successes, issues, pitfalls, and/or barriers people > have ran into. > > We're brainstorming some ideas that would allow members (BBP has a yearly > membership program that gives folks unlimited shop time for a year) to sell > bicycles consignment through BBP. > > Ride On! > > Jimmy Hallyburton > Founder / Executive Director > Boise Bicycle Project > (208)-429-6520 > 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 > www.boisebicycleproject.org > > > > Explore some of the BBP Journey in my TEDx Talk on Moving at the Speed of > Discovery <https://youtu.be/yDubr-RjlCE?t=6s>! > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jim Sheehan <jim(a)ohiocitycycles.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 11 May 2018 12:21:57 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Coops and Consignment. > This activity may not be kosher for 501c3 orgs. We had to take down a > simple "for sale/wanted" webpage when we applied for IRS nonprofit > determination because "the assets or income of the 501c3 cannot accrue to > any individual." > > On the other hand (and why I opened this post) we are VERY interested in > others' experiences selling OUR bikes at for-profit bike shops that we > partner with (they give us their useful take-off parts, and bikes donated > by their customers)... > > Jim Sheehan > Executive Director > Ohio City Bicycle Co-op > 1840 Columbus Rd > Cleveland, Ohio 44113 > 216 830 2667 > OhioCityCycles.org > jim(a)ohiocitycycles.org > > > On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 7:41 PM, Jimmy Hallyburton < > jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org> wrote: > >> Has anyone looked into selling bicycles consignment at their shops? Or >> looked into it? >> >> I'd love to hear what successes, issues, pitfalls, and/or barriers people >> have ran into. >> >> We're brainstorming some ideas that would allow members (BBP has a yearly >> membership program that gives folks unlimited shop time for a year) to sell >> bicycles consignment through BBP. >> >> Ride On! >> >> Jimmy Hallyburton >> Founder / Executive Director >> Boise Bicycle Project >> (208)-429-6520 >> 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 >> www.boisebicycleproject.org >> >> >> >> Explore some of the BBP Journey in my TEDx Talk on Moving at the Speed >> of Discovery <https://youtu.be/yDubr-RjlCE?t=6s>! >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org > > -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Re workshop layout
by Geoffrey Smart 09 May '18

09 May '18

Hi Ulick I accidentally marked the video private due to this being my first Youtube attempt.. It is now public so the link should work as it clicked through for me on another persons phone. Regards Geoff

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Re workshop layout
by Geoffrey Smart 08 May '18

08 May '18

Hi All, Someone asking for hints on setting up a workshop has prompted me to post this video on youtube.https://youtu.be/ioiEZ7pot-E <https://youtu.be/ioiEZ7pot-E> It is both the story of how we moved although once I shot it on the phone I realised I had not remembered everything and bikes are my thing not videos. But more particularly it is a thank you to all the people from community bike shops around the globe who emailed me with hints that we could use when moving, I hope this helps Ulick and anyone else who intends moving. As we moved last October it is still fresh in my memory. Some things I did not mention in the video and for which we received as hints :- If possible put in insulation, lights ceiling fans ( the flickering in the video) and power points before moving in as it is really difficult to retrofit. Buy the best work stands you can afford. If you are falling behind schedule, your volunteers are flagging and if you have the funds use tradesmen to complete difficult technical tasks. There is nothing worse than clients and volunteers coming to a closed workshop. We closed for one day and had every volunteer and friend help us move that day. The rest of the time we split our volunteers in to 2 groups. The moving group and those who continued to work on bikes. Signs and labels everywhere to make it easy for newcomers. Many people are embarrassed to always be asking where items are situated and labels enable volunteers to learn the name of parts and tools themselves. Finally use your volunteers non- bicycle skills, One of ours is an architect who laid out the space, another who was a demolition guy helped to bring down walls safely and those with welding skills helped with the racks. Thanks again to you all Geoff Smart

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