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Are any of your orgs. tied to other community-building initiatives?
by Sue Plummer 06 May '18

06 May '18

Here's a wild hair of a question, perhaps: Do any of you operate in conjunction with another effort/cause/concept? Our neighborhood is a food desert as of March 2017, a historically diverse neighborhood, and an urban neighborhood on the brink of a whole lotta development. Many of us want it to remain truly diverse and make it an equitable, affordable place to live, and many of us are involved in multiple efforts (community gardens, food desert issues, local school support, broad historical research, etc.). Are any of you combining your efforts along with the bicycle part of things? Thanks! Sue P. WheelHouse Cincy

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workshop layout
by Ulick O'Beirne 04 May '18

04 May '18

Hi there guys- We're in the process of looking for a premises and would love to hear and see what thoughts others might have put in to designing and building their workshops- and if you want to show off some really good pictures that'd be great too! Much obliged, Ulick

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"Bicycle / Race" and a Special Discount for Us!
by Josh Bisker 04 May '18

04 May '18

Hiyeeee everyone! The ever-amazing Adonia Lugo has just released a new book called Bicycle / Race <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/7833> about Los Angeles! It looks freaking amazing. I reached out to the good folks at Microcosm Publishing to ask about a discount code for us all, since Bike!Bike! will be headed to LA. They wrote back with a hearty yes! Here's a note from bike writer hero Elly Blue: The response to this book has been really tremendous and heartwarming. I've > loved working on it and hope everyone loves reading it just as much! Please > let Bike!Bike! folks know they can use the coupon BIKEBIKEBIKEBIKE to get > 15% off their order. I wish I could make it to this event, by the way -- > Areli in LA was telling me about it, and it sounds dreamy. Have the best > time, and keep up the amazing work. So get your discount copies and we can all arrive in LA better versed in what's going on with bikes and race and everything else there. Feel free to send a thank-you to Elly or Kristine at Microcosm, too :) Josh Josh Bisker 914-500-9890 New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kristine Anstine <kristine(a)microcosmpublishing.com> Date: Fri, May 4, 2018 at 12:46 PM Subject: Fwd: Bicycle / Race ~ NEW from Microcosm Publishing! To: kristine(a)microcosmpublishing.com Dear People, We are pleased to announce the arrival of our newest book, BICYCLE / RACE <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/7833>: Author Adonia Lugo (founding member of CicLAvia) was a contributor to Bikequity <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/6678/> and Bikenomics <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/4418/>, which you got in the past. This is her best, most personal, comprehensive, *and* most actively inspiring writing to date. Of course, we also have our beautiful new Classic Bicycle Coloring Book <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/7046>, the gorgeous Boneshaker <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/8323/> imports, bike t-shirts <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/tshirts?subject=bike> , zines <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines?subject=bike> like the awesome Velo Vixen <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/5980> , and stickers <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/stickers?subject=bike> , stickers, stickers! <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/stickers?subject=bike> Please let us know if you need any assistance with a wholesale order. Best Regards, *Kristine & Jeri* *Microcosm Wholesale* *Kristine: 917-277-9435 * kristine@microcosm publishing.com *Jeri: 503-333-4722* j eri(a)microcosmpublishing.com *Microcosm Publishing <http://microcosmpublishing.com/>* is made in the USA!| <https://maps.google.com/?q=the+USA!%7C%C2%A0+2752+N+Williams+Ave.+Portland,…>2752 N Williams Ave. Portland, OR 97227 <https://maps.google.com/?q=the+USA!%7C%C2%A0+2752+N+Williams+Ave.+Portland,…> **

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Kickstand Community Bike Shop is Hiring a Program Coordinator!
by Kickstand 02 May '18

02 May '18

Hey all, Kickstand Community Bike shop in East Vancouver looking for 1 full-time or 2 part-time Program Coordinator(s). Here's our job posting <https://www.goodwork.ca/jobs/job-in-vancouver-bc-community-cycling-programs…> if you or someone you know might be interested in applying. Deadline is June 1st Have a good one, Becca *Kickstand Community Bikes* 1739 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC, V5L 2H3 <https://goo.gl/maps/5HK3GtdanMv> *Hours of Operation* M • W • F: 5pm to 9pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm WGQT Night: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm kickstandbikes(a)gmail.com eastvankickstand.org Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/Eastvan.Kickstand> • Twitter <https://twitter.com/kickstandbikes> • Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/kickstandcommunitybikes/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] "payment" for pop-up repair sessions (Angel York) & (Sarah FioRito)
by Sue Plummer 02 May '18

02 May '18

Excellent Suggestions, Sarah and Angel! Thanks to everyone for the helpful ideas!! Sue P. WheelHouse Cincy On Wed, May 2, 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. Re: "payment" for pop-up repair sessions (Sarah FioRito) > 2. Re: "payment" for pop-up repair sessions (Angel York) > 3. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 140, Issue 1 (Lawrence Mohammed) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Sarah FioRito <sarah.fiorito(a)gmail.com> > To: ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org, The Think Tank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 1 May 2018 13:48:43 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] "payment" for pop-up repair sessions > > > I might suggest that folks working in a community bike shop setting use > neither the word "client" nor "customer" but rather "community member," > "friend" or "patron." > > I personally never use the word customer when in the shop and encourage > other facilitators to do the same. The word customer reduces the > relationship between the shop and the community member to a financial > transaction. As many of us are in the work from the ethos of supporting > access, creating vibrant community spaces, etc, rather than seeing our work > as a business transaction, finding alternatives to the word customer may be > of interest since that term is pretty specific to a certain type of > relationship. > > > > On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 10:52 AM, Ron Kellis <ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org> > wrote: > >> One of the things we have done is to make up an 11X17" poster (easy to >> print) listing what a donation will buy: >> >> And as another suggested, you can put a thermometer poster on the >> donation jar with how much you are trying to raise and whee you are at. >> >> On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:19 AM, Sue Plummer <scplummer65(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> HI Folks, >>> >>> I'm part of a start-up effort in an urban neighborhood in Cincinnati. >>> We hope to have our own shop, one day, where we will rebuild and sell >>> bikes, affordably. In the meantime, we have pop-up repair sessions (2 >>> Saturdays/month) planned for the spring/summer, this year. >>> >>> We did a few of these part of last summer, but didn't charge anything. >>> I am not completely comfortable with that, and would like to ask clients to >>> offer something in exchange. i'd love any ideas about this. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Sue Plummer >>> WheelHouse Cincy >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >>> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Ron Kellis | Véloteer & Basic Maintenance Instructor | VéloCity Bicycle >> Co-op | 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 | velocitycoop.org | >> +1 (703) 549-1108 >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: "ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org" <ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 1 May 2018 15:19:15 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] "payment" for pop-up repair sessions > Offhand, i have seen a lot of range. > - Vague, pay what you can > - $5/day, $50/year > - $5/hour, $20/month, $60/year, $200/lifetime > > One I saw that I thought was a very bad idea was to charge based on level > of experience. They charged beginners a lot more, which probably means > their patrons were more likely to ride dangerous bike. At the very least, > it meant only people who could afford the $15/hour or whatever it was would > be asking for help. > > Money comes from > - donations, fundraider parties > - complete bikes > - used parts and new (consumable) parts > - memberships > - one-off use of tools and expertise > > Give a range and suggested prices. Most people act confused when there > isn't a specific donation amount requested. If requestinv volunteer time in > exchange, have an easily acessible, prominent list with a wide range of > tasks and skill levels. > > Consider implementing a safer space agreement from the beginning, if you > don't already have one. How are you going to maintain a diverse bike repair > community? > > One major issue that comes up a lot is more imbalanced patron:volunteer > ratio. ( I believe this contributes to gender imbalance due to gender > norms, but it also leads to volunteer burnout and inadequate instruction. ) > Consider nipping this in the bud by implementing an appointment system, > especially when you get a longer-term location. > > After meetings, take the key decisions from the minutes and use them to > create your handbook. It starts with a few sentences and grows over time. > The bikecollectives wiki is a good place to store your handbook. > > Back to your question. Whatever options you choose, spell them out in > clear and simple language with prominent signage, and also verbally explain > all the options for each patron. > > On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Sarah FioRito <sarah.fiorito(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> >> I might suggest that folks working in a community bike shop setting use >> neither the word "client" nor "customer" but rather "community member," >> "friend" or "patron." >> >> I personally never use the word customer when in the shop and encourage >> other facilitators to do the same. The word customer reduces the >> relationship between the shop and the community member to a financial >> transaction. As many of us are in the work from the ethos of supporting >> access, creating vibrant community spaces, etc, rather than seeing our work >> as a business transaction, finding alternatives to the word customer may be >> of interest since that term is pretty specific to a certain type of >> relationship. >> >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 10:52 AM, Ron Kellis <ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org >> > wrote: >> >>> One of the things we have done is to make up an 11X17" poster (easy to >>> print) listing what a donation will buy: >>> >>> And as another suggested, you can put a thermometer poster on the >>> donation jar with how much you are trying to raise and whee you are at. >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:19 AM, Sue Plummer <scplummer65(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> HI Folks, >>>> >>>> I'm part of a start-up effort in an urban neighborhood in Cincinnati. >>>> We hope to have our own shop, one day, where we will rebuild and sell >>>> bikes, affordably. In the meantime, we have pop-up repair sessions (2 >>>> Saturdays/month) planned for the spring/summer, this year. >>>> >>>> We did a few of these part of last summer, but didn't charge anything. >>>> I am not completely comfortable with that, and would like to ask clients to >>>> offer something in exchange. i'd love any ideas about this. >>>> >>>> Thanks! >>>> >>>> Sue Plummer >>>> WheelHouse Cincy >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >>>> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Ron Kellis | Véloteer & Basic Maintenance Instructor | VéloCity Bicycle >>> Co-op | 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 | velocitycoop.org | >>> +1 (703) 549-1108 >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >>> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >>> >>> >>> >> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Lawrence Mohammed <law(a)probikeservice.co.uk> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 03:09:44 +0100 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 140, Issue 1 > Hi Ulick, > > Shots of our workshop attached: > > 3 main workbenches with toolboards above, one workbench between these with > the PV system and workshop folders in & a whiteboard above > Let me know if you want close ups of workbenches and layouts... > ...also have dimensions of the actual workbenches we built too somewhere > > We started from need/space requirement [we're in a shipping container so > this is tight], then looked at ergonomics/anthropometrics and built > everything around optimal working/maximum storage/usage > > 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. Multi-Storey Car > Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS * > On 01/05/18 21:04, 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. workshop layout (Ulick O'Beirne) > 2. Re: workshop layout (Ulick O'Beirne) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing listThethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.orghttp://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 140, Issue 1
by Lawrence Mohammed 01 May '18

01 May '18

Hi Ulick, Shots of our workshop attached: 3 main workbenches with toolboards above, one workbench between these with the PV system and workshop folders in & a whiteboard above Let me know if you want close ups of workbenches and layouts... ...also have dimensions of the actual workbenches we built too somewhere We started from need/space requirement [we're in a shipping container so this is tight], then looked at ergonomics/anthropometrics and built everything around optimal working/maximum storage/usage 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. Multi-Storey Car Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS / On 01/05/18 21:04, 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. workshop layout (Ulick O'Beirne) > 2. Re: workshop layout (Ulick O'Beirne) > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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"payment" for pop-up repair sessions
by Sue Plummer 01 May '18

01 May '18

HI Folks, I'm part of a start-up effort in an urban neighborhood in Cincinnati. We hope to have our own shop, one day, where we will rebuild and sell bikes, affordably. In the meantime, we have pop-up repair sessions (2 Saturdays/month) planned for the spring/summer, this year. We did a few of these part of last summer, but didn't charge anything. I am not completely comfortable with that, and would like to ask clients to offer something in exchange. i'd love any ideas about this. Thanks! Sue Plummer WheelHouse Cincy

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The Iowa City Bike Library is hiring!
by Cody 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

The Bike Library is a fantastic organization in a vibrant midwestern college town. Two positions are available. Executive Director: http://bikelibrary.org/ExecutiveDirector.pdf Shop Manager: http://bikelibrary.org/ShopManager.pdf To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter by May 4th to nathanshepic(a)gmail.com. __________________ Cody Gieselman Executive Director Iowa City Bike Library 700 S Dubuque St www.bikelibrary.org

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The Bike Church is hiring
by Bike Church Santa Cruz 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Job Title: Bicycle Mechanic/Collective member The Bike Church is a collectively run bicycle repair shop and educational space located in downtown Santa Cruz. We are seeking a highly motivated core member to share responsibility in running the shop. This includes both working with the public during our open hours as well as maintaining/running the shop in the off hours, doing repairs, and strategizing for the shop's long term plan. The Bike Church is a cooperative which means you will be working side-by-side with other mechanics on jobs that include but are not limited to: assisting the public in working on bikes, processing incoming donations of used bikes and parts, fixing bikes to sell, office work, cleaning, inventory, as well as one-off projects which vary. You must be a self-motivated, responsible individual who is task-oriented and understands the importance of communication. It is not required but very helpful if applicants have some familiarity with our space and collectively run groups. We would like to strengthen the collective process and also expand the business. Please have some experience with bike repair and the bike industry. Interest in bookkeeping is a plus. Bilingual/multilingual is a plus. Grant writing is a plus. Computer skills are a plus. An important value of the Bike Church is to be a safe space for individuals from our community no matter their race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, income, or ability. Thus any applicants must also be able to foster, respect and create a safe, fun, space for our community. In addition, the Bike Church is at times a very vibrant, busy space, and staff members must have strong people skills and, importantly, communication about boundaries. Duties: work at least two shifts with the public per week (shifts are 5.5 or 6.5 hours long) attend periodic meetings work with other mechanics on tasks and projects which are chosen and guided by the collective 19 hours total per week (might vary with season or need) $14/hr vacation (unpaid) per year taken at once or intermittent, scheduled collectively with other staff members. at least one year commitment with a performance review after 3 months To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to: Bike Church 703 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA 95060 OR thebikechurch(a)gmail.com Email with any questions -- Come check us out: Monday 1-7 Tuesday 1-7 Wednesday 1-7 Thursday 1-7 Friday CLOSED Saturday 12-5 Womyn, Trans, and Femme Workshop. 1st and 3rd Sunday 12-3 The Bike Church 703 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831/425-BIKE bikechurch(a)santacruzhub.org

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Quill Stem Wedge Angle?
by Jean-François Caron 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

Does anyone have information or experience about the typical wedge angle for quill stems? Saint Sheldon doesn't mention a specific angle, but I did find an ISO document of dubious brevity that claims it's supposed to be 36 degrees since 1990. Measuring a stem (early 90s I think) I have with me, I'm getting more like 34 degrees. Jean-François References: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_w.html#wedgebolt <http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_w.html#wedgebolt> https://www.evs.ee/preview/iso-8562-1990-en.pdf <https://www.evs.ee/preview/iso-8562-1990-en.pdf>

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