March 2021 - 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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Service Tickets and Bike Tags
by Amanda Chilson 28 Apr '23

28 Apr '23

Good Afternoon, I am wondering if bike collectives and shops could share what they are using for service tickets or slips when a bike is being purchased, when preparing a bike to sell, when people drop off a bike to be fixed/tuned and/or a bike that was donated? Thank you so much for your help! Amanda Chilson Health and Wellness Coordinator Northern Berkshire Community Coalition 61 Main St. Suite 218 North Adams, MA 01247 413-663-7588 Ext. 16 www.nbccoalition.org

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Online interactive bicycle workshops
by Geoffrey Smart 28 Apr '21

28 Apr '21

Hi All This is something Back2Bikes would like to do during Covid I believe this has been discussed previously. We are wondering if since that time anyone has had any luck, experience or advice about launching such an initiative since it was first discussed. Geoff Smart -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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Intensive Ideas for Skills Training & Community Building
by Josh Bisker 01 Apr '21

01 Apr '21

Hiya pals, we're thinking of putting together an intensive for some core volunteers we're gearing up for public programming in spring. The folk in question average very low mechanical skills, and many are fairly new to each other. (1) Do you have activities / syllabi / suggestions for mechanical crash-course stuff that's good for this scenario? (2) Do you have activities / suggestions / prompts for the more camp counselor style parts of this -- either in the metaphoric "trust falls" realm, or in terms of building a collective social analysis, or in terms of establishing great practices for volunteers in the space. (Yes, we'll do the banana game, which I love.) Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 2021 Winter Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on Maker Park Radio <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/>

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Op-Ed on the #BudgetBikeTrap
by Josh Bisker 31 Mar '21

31 Mar '21

Hi pals, I wanted to share the Op-Ed of mine that's running in StreetsblogNYC today: How the ‘Budget-Bike Trap’ Creates Inequality in NYC <https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2021/03/24/opinion-how-the-budget-bike-trap-cre…>. It's an important story that applies to the work all of us do, yet it's an overlooked and misunderstood part of our bike equity crisis. - Please give it a read (it's short, op-ed length) and let me know what you think. I'm confident it's going to resonate with what you've experienced in your work. - Please share over your networks: here's a Twitter thread <https://twitter.com/bikecoopnyc/status/1374728405070065664> you can retweet, and a Facebook post <https://www.facebook.com/jbisker/posts/10100894832944444> to repost. (IG to come later @bikecoopnyc <http://instagram.com/bikecoopnyc>) - This StreetsblogNYC piece is an intro to this issue, and I have a more detailed ~2000-word article ready to go that examines it more closely (it also includes perspectives from bike shop owners and budget bike buyers). If you have a connection to a good place for publishing this piece, please get in touch. - If you've got an in with an organization that's working on a discussion series or panel about bike equity, I'd love to bring this perspective to it—keep me in mind. Enjoy the springing spring, everyone. Josh Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 2021 Winter Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on Maker Park Radio <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/>

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Queen City Bicycle Collective is hiring a Communications and Support Manager
by Abby Easterly 29 Mar '21

29 Mar '21

Greetings friends, Hope spring is treating you all well! Queen City Bicycle Collective, in Manchester, New Hampshire, is in the privileged position of being able to hire additional staff to help us with our efforts, this year. Specifically, we are looking for help coordinating, communicating, and expanding our reach, beyond the walls of our shop. More information can be found here: https://qcbike.org/2021/03/19/were-hiring/ Thank you all for your work! All the best from NH, QC Bike -- Abby Easterly QC Bike Collective 35 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101 603.493.1720 www.qcbike.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 174, Issue 12
by Lawrence Mohammed 29 Mar '21

29 Mar '21

This article <https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2021/03/24/opinion-how-the-budget-bike-trap-cre…> is brilliant Josh and love what you're doing! Nothing comes to mind stateside, but UK-wise, can see what connections I can make re 'If you have a connection to a good place for publishing this piece, please get in touch'. UK/US similarities here, so potentially could link to UK organisations, transport press and funders striving to open access and remove barriers, championing common resources and a joined-up community approach to supporting those most in need In service, *Lawrence Mohammed* CEO and Founder Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* /::Olympic Park Site:: Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park, Lesney Avenue Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London E20 3BS *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 29/03/2021 14:04, 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: Op-Ed on the #BudgetBikeTrap (General Manager) > 2. Re: Op-Ed on the #BudgetBikeTrap (alejandro manga tinoco) > 3. workshop evaluation forms needed (Dominik Zylka) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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workshop evaluation forms needed
by Dominik Zylka 28 Mar '21

28 Mar '21

G'day think tankers! Is anyone keen to share a well thought out post workshop evaluation form. I assume some of the people in this space have a great deal of experience in delivering workshops based on quality feedback and data they have collected from participants after workshops. Appreciate all efforts and time in advance! Dom Zylka Senior Mechanic Inner West Community Bike Hub Melbourne, Australia [image: image.png]

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Multiple job openings at Bike Works Seattle
by Jess Green 26 Mar '21

26 Mar '21

Bike Works is hiring a part-time office coordinator, full-time bike mechanic, and seasonal bike mechanic. We would love your help spreading the word! More information including pay, job descriptions, and application instructions is listed at https://bikeworks.org/about/job-opportunities/ Let me know if you have any questions, Jess <http://www.bikeworks.org/> Jess Green *Development Director* she/her pronouns what's this? <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> 206.687.7229 <https://www.facebook.com/BikeWorksSeattle> <https://twitter.com/bikeworks206> <https://www.instagram.com/bikeworks206/> bikeworks.org *Bike Works promotes the bicycleas a vehicle for change to empoweryouth and build resilient communities.* *Bike Shop: *3709 S Ferdinand St, Seattle, WA 98118 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/3709+S+Ferdinand+St,+Seattle,+WA+98118/@4…> *Office, Warehouse & Classrooms: *3715 S Hudson St #111, Seattle, WA 98118 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/3715+S+Hudson+St,+Seattle,+WA+98118/data=…>

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Community Cycles Boulder hiring Education Coordinator
by Sue Prant 26 Mar '21

26 Mar '21

This position will lead our education programs. Please share. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/document/d/109L4U7_gTF1qyUJtOs4HWQAmqm9ug6Zo4zE_qyP… -- Sue Prant Executive Director Community Cycles 2601 Spruce Street, Unit B Boulder CO 80302 Shop phone: 720-565-6019 Direct line: 303-564-9681 e-mail: sue(a)communitycycles.org www.CommunityCycles.org <http://www.communitycycles.org/> *Join the movement! * Become a Community Cycles member <http://communitycycles.org/member/> Subscribe to our monthly e-news! <http://communitycycles.org/>

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