TheThinkTank May 2021

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14 discussions

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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Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 Update
by darin 06 Jun '21

06 Jun '21

DATE & SCHEDULE CHANGES - Registration is being pushed back; date TBD. There has been so much interest and excitement about this it's going to take longer to organize than we first thought. - What workshop schedule do you prefer? We are considering whether to have a few workshops each day for around 5 days in a row (October 26-30), or workshops all day for two and a half days (October 29/30/31). Email mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com and let us know what you would prefer so we can choose days and times that work best for everyone. ART We need a flier. Think you can do better than this? Submit your entry to mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com by May 25. Winner gets free chocolate! GET INVOLVED - To get involved in planning & organizing Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021, email mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com. (We have a separate email list for planning so we don't overwhelm the ThinkTank.) - Working Groups where we need help: - Language Justice / Translation / Interpretation (Current organizers are enthusiastic about continuing B!B!'s history of language justice. An interpretation and translation group is starting to come together, but needs more volunteers. Contact mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com.) - Online Spaces (Contact mailto:darin@darinwick.com to suggest platforms or help research and test them - we're prioritizing language justice & accessibility first, with privacy and autonomy a close second) - Outreach & Communications (Help respond to emails, write announcements, and reach out to other community bike shops around the world. Contact mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com.) - There will be more opportunities to volunteer when you sign up to attend the event, too! RECENT PLANNING MEETING - Primary discussion topics were scheduling, software platforms, and working groups. - Minutes are available here: https://cryptpad.fr/file/#/2/file/X1rvyQsosN6MRV2Xxz9rGv8o/ - The next planning meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 29 at https://dateful.com/eventlink/2872465448. It may be held on Google Meet, or via text chat with machine translation. If you are interested in attending, please email mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com to be invited. ----- CAMBIO DE FECHAS Y HORARIOS - La inscripcíon se retrasó; fecha a confirmar. Había tanto interés y entusiasmo por este evento que vamos a necesitar más tiempo para organizárlo que habíamos pensado. - ¿Qué horario de talleres prefieren? Estamos estudiando la posibilidad de organizar unos pocos talleres cada día durante unos 5 días en seguido (26-30 de octubre), o talleres durante todo el día durante dos días y medio (29/30/31 de octubre). Envíe un correo electrónico a mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com paradecirnos qué prefieren para poder elegir los días y horarios que mejor se convenga a todxs. ARTE Necesitamos un volante. ¿Cree que puede hacerlo mejor que esto? Envíe su entrada a mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com antes del 25 de mayo. ¡Chocolate gratis para lx ganadorx! PARTICIPAR - Si quieren participar en la planificación y organización de Bike!Bike! Dondequiera! 2021, avisen a mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com. (Hay una lista de correo electronico dedicada para planear así que no llenar el ThinkTank) - Grupos de Trabajo Donde Necesitamos Ayuda: - Justicia de Lenguaje / Traducción / Interpretación (Hay mucho interés en continuar la historia de justicia de lenguaje en B!B!pero necesitamos urgentemente más traductores, intérpretes y personas con experiencia e interés en la justicia de lenguaje.) - Espacios en la Internet (Avisen a mailto:darin@darinwick.com para sugerir plataformas de software o si queiren investigar y probar plataformas - nuestras primeras prioridades son justicia de lenguajes y accesibilidad, con privacidad y autonomía en segundo lugar.) - Communicaciones (responder a los correos electronicos, escribir anuncios, y contactar a otros proyectos communitarios de bici) También habrá otras oportunidades para voluntarios cuando se inscriba para asistir al evento. REUNIÓN RECIENTE DE PLANIFICACIÓN - Hemos discutido el horario del evento, plataformas de software, y grupos de trabajo. - Actas de la reunión: https://cryptpad.fr/file/#/2/file/X1rvyQsosN6MRV2Xxz9rGv8o/ - La proxima reunión va a ser Sábado, 29 de Mayo a las https://dateful.com/eventlink/2872465448. Todavía no hemos decidido si estará en Google Meet o en un chat de texto con traducción automatica. Si le interesa asistir, envie un correo electronico a mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com para ser invitado. (¡Gracias a Francisco para ayuda y correciones en la tradducción al español! -Darin) ----- CHANGEMENTS DE DATE ET DE PROGRAMME - L'inscription est repoussée ; date à déterminer. Il y a eu tellement d'intérêt et d'excitation à ce sujet que l'organisation va prendre plus de temps que prévu. - Quel horaire d'atelier préférez-vous ? Nous réfléchissons à la possibilité d'organiser quelques ateliers chaque jour pendant environ 5 jours d'affilée (26-30 octobre), ou des ateliers toute la journée pendant deux jours et demi (29/30/31 octobre). Envoyez un courriel à mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com et dites-nous ce que vous préférez afin que nous puissions choisir les jours et les heures qui conviennent le mieux à tous. ART Nous avons besoin d'un dépliant. Vous pensez pouvoir faire mieux que ça ? Envoyez votre contribution à mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com avant le 25 mai. Le gagnant recevra du chocolat gratuit ! S'IMPLIQUER - Pour participer à la planification et à l'organisation de Bike!Bike ! Partout ! 2021, envoyez un courriel à mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com. (Nous avons une liste de courriel distincte pour la planification afin de ne pas submerger le ThinkTank). - Groupes de travail : - Justice linguistique / Traduction / Interprétation (Les organisateurs actuels sont enthousiastes à l'idée de poursuivre l'histoire de B!B ! en matière de justice linguistique, mais nous avons un besoin urgent de traducteurs, d'interprètes et de personnes ayant une expérience et un intérêt pour la justice linguistique.) - Espaces en ligne (contactez mailto:darin@darinwick.com pour suggérer des plateformes ou aider à les rechercher et les tester - nous donnons la priorité à la justice linguistique et à l'accessibilité, la vie privée et l'autonomie venant juste après). - Sensibilisation et communication (aidez-nous à répondre aux courriels, à rédiger des annonces et à communiquer avec d'autres boutiques de vélos communautaires dans le monde). - Il y aura d'autres possibilités de bénévolat lorsque vous vous inscrirez pour participer à l'événement ! RÉCENTE RÉUNION DE PLANIFICATION - Les principaux sujets de discussion étaient la programmation, les plateformes logicielles et les groupes de travail. - Le compte-rendu est disponible ici : https://cryptpad.fr/file/#/2/file/X1rvyQsosN6MRV2Xxz9rGv8o/ - La prochaine réunion de planification est prévue pour le samedi 29 mai à https://dateful.com/eventlink/2872465448. Elle pourra se tenir sur Google Meet, ou par chat textuel avec traduction automatique. Si vous souhaitez y assister, veuillez envoyer un courriel à mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com. Traduit avec http://www.DeepL.com/Translator (version gratuite) (Nous avons encore besoin d'aide pour la traduction en français!)

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Corvallis Bicycle Collective is hiring
by Corvallis Bicycle Collective 21 May '21

21 May '21

Howdy-- We've got a part-time, permanent position open in Corvallis, Oregon: *The CBC is Hiring: Weekend Assistant Shop Manager* The Corvallis Bicycle Collective seeks a self-directed individual to operate our community bike shop as the Weekend Assistant Shop Manager. This is a part time permanent position. For the full job posting, visit corvallisbikes.org/hiring <http://www.corvallisbikes.org/hiring>. Who we are: The mission of the Corvallis Bicycle Collective is to enhance health, wellness, sustainability and happiness through bicycling. The Corvallis Bicycle Collective (CBC) shop is a community gathering place, a do-it-yourself workshop, a non-traditional retail space, and an ongoing instructional clinic. We sell used bicycles and parts collected by community donations, as well as some new accessories and components. The income from these sales supports the operation of our DIY workstands. The CBC does not offer repair services, instead providing tools, knowledge and support to the community for free during shop hours. Job Overview: The Weekend Assistant Shop Manager is a part time, permanent position reporting to the Shop Manager. The Assistant Shop Manager will manage and oversee all aspects of the shop’s weekend operations, including opening and closing the shop, making sales transactions, accepting donations of bikes and parts, supporting volunteers, and overseeing do-it-yourself repair work. Ron Georg Shop Czar Corvallis Bicycle Collective 541-224-6885 www.corvallisbikes.org

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Quick question
by Angel York 17 May '21

17 May '21

Can you visit the list of *Community Bike Shops* <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Orga…> and take a look at your area or region? - Do you know about any *shops that should be on this list* but aren't? - Do you know of any shops that are on the list that are *permanently closed* now? If anything is amiss, can you please either update the list or let me know so I can update the list? Thanks, Angel she/her

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Job Opening: Program Coordinator with Cycles of Change in Oakland, Ca
by Ken Eby-Gomez 12 May '21

12 May '21

Hello! Cycles of Change in Oakland Ca is hiring a program coordinator for our Drive Your Bike program, 30-35 hours at $23.50. DYB brings one day bike rodeos and a multi-day curriculum to public schools all over Alameda County. Cycles of Change hosts other programs, such as a community shop, bike clubs, and an adult bike class called Upcycle. DYB coordinator would work with 1.5 other coordinators to staff and train, adjust curriculum for school needs, and work with our funders in the county and schools. 2/3 of the time would be coordinating, and 1/3 would be in an admin committee for our staff collective. Here is the job description in full <https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/6dd42b5a19c3410a91dab6e19cf2d72c-…> -Ken

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"Women on Wheels" Discount from Microcosm
by Josh Bisker 11 May '21

11 May '21

Hey pals, some of you might remember that Microcosm offered us a nice insider discount on Adonia's terrific book *Bicycle/Race* before B!B! 2018 in LA. Well, them fine folks are at it again. They've got a new edition of *Women on Wheels *coming out and want us alls to be the first to know, and have sent a discount code our way. See below. Dear Josh, > We hope that you and your Mechanical Gardens/Bike! Bike! crews are well. I > know that you got a big order just last week,* but we want you to be the > first to know about this title, arriving in a few days: > Women on Wheels <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/4432#>: > [image: image.png] > History, biking heroines, technology, feminist/bike activism, fashion (*oh > yeah, bloomers!*), and fun, all in one. Lovely spot illustrations, too > (see below). > We had such a good time with the Bicycle/Race > <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/7833#> special for Bike! > Bike! people that we made a new coupon (WHEELWOMAN) to enter at checkout to > get a discount on li'l orders (of *Women on Wheels* or anything they > like). Can you help us spread the word? > Best Wishes for an easy breezy summer, and thanks for all you do > [image: image.png] There you have it, pals. Enjoy, enjoy. 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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Bike Theft Solutions
by Scott Long 11 May '21

11 May '21

Cool report on how to stop bike theft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48V9Xtpgq9I

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Tool List
by Elmira Bikes 10 May '21

10 May '21

Hi y’all, We’re starting up a community bike shop in Elmira, NY! My first of probably many questions is: does anyone have a master list of tools and/or supplies? I would love something to go off of as I compile everything. Thanks! Tara

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Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021
by Angel York 08 May '21

08 May '21

100% of interest survey respondents said YES to attending an online Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021. It's going to happen. An organization team is coalescing. In the past there have been two types of Bike!Bike!: classic and regional. I am delighted to let you all know that there is now a third type of option available for Bike!Bike!. Bike!Bike! Everywhere!! *DATES* *Registration signups and workshop proposals *are open from *Saturday May 15 - Saturday September 4, 2021. * (If you're a procrastinator, you could make a note on your calendar to celebrate my July 21 birthday with me by filling out the form weeks before the deadline!) *Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 <https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/SouthPole2021/>* will be Friday October 29, Saturday October 30, and a wrap-up on Sunday, October 31.* Times will be announced probably some time in September. These dates are Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). There were more people from that time zone than all other submitted time zones combined. *link may not be valid until later today, depending on when it gets processed Volunteering We need help with: - translation, interpretation, and language justice (now and event) - facilitation (event) - technical support (event) - research (now) - data entry (now) - social media (now) - and more! Please email bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com if you're interested! Consider including: - the language(s) you feel comfortable communicating in (speaking/reading/writing) - the ways you would like to collaborate/contribute - any ways you would like to be supported as we work together! On a personal note, as a motor minimalist, I am very excited to finally get to attend a Bike!Bike!!

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