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Brake Handle Identification
by Ron Kellis 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Salvaged brake handles are rarely kept with the calipers. Anyone have a reasonably reliable method for identifying long pull vs. short pull handles? TIA Ron -- Ron Kellis | Véloteer & Basic Maintenance Instructor | VéloCity Bicycle Co-op | 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 | velocitycoop.org | +1 (703) 549-1108

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Temp Job: Youth Bike Ed
by David Coppley 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

Greetings bicycle-loving do-gooders, Just taking a moment to share this temporary, part-time job opportunity in Olympia, WA. We are seeking two folks to help out with our Spring and Summer Earn-A-Bike classes. Please see the job posting below for details. Thanks for reading, David [cid:image005.jpg@01D3BAB9.7A40F5B0] David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 (office) 360-701-8379 (cell) PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> Find us on Facebook!<https://www.facebook.com/BicycleCommuterContest> [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB]

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 138, Issue 6
by Tegan Moss 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

Measure the distance between the pivot and where the cable end sits. Short pull measure about 25mm and long pull about 35mm. On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 4:05 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. Brake Handle Identification (Ron Kellis) > 2. Re: Brake Handle Identification (David Oliver) > 3. Re: Brake Handle Identification (Jack Murphy) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ron Kellis <ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org> > To: The Think Tank <Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2018 07:25:05 -0500 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Brake Handle Identification > Salvaged brake handles are rarely kept with the calipers. Anyone have a > reasonably reliable method for identifying long pull vs. short pull handles? > > TIA > > Ron > > -- > Ron Kellis | Véloteer & Basic Maintenance Instructor | VéloCity Bicycle > Co-op | 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 | velocitycoop.org | > +1 (703) 549-1108 > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: David Oliver <nowhere3(a)gmail.com> > To: ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org, The Think Tank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2018 08:02:50 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Brake Handle Identification > There are three ways that I teach people how to identify the difference. > > First is the obvious one that if it says V-Brake on the brake, it's long > pull. > > Second is that if you look at most flat bar brake levers there are two > holes, or at least an indent where a second hole could be, where the part > that the head of the cable can go into is (the silver bit in this photo: > https://www.parktool.com/assets/img/repairhelp/housingU_005.jpg). If it's > in the top hole, then it's long pull. If it's in the bottom hole then it's > short pull. There are sometimes a little "C" and a little "V" next to those > holes/indent that make it even easier. > > If that second one doesn't make sense, I can get a photo later today and > send it to you. > > Third is by measuring the distance from the pivot point to where the head > of the cable goes. Park Tool says that it is 21mm for short pull: > https://www.parktool.com/assets/img/repairhelp/ta-flatbar-conv.jpg and > 42mm for long pull: https://www.parktool.com/assets/img/repairhelp/ta- > linearpull.jpg > > In practice for the third method I tell people to measure with a ruler the > distance and if it's less than 30mm then it's short pull, if it's more than > 35mm then it's long pull and if it's hard to tell or somewhere inbetween > then it's hard to tell without testing it. > > On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 7:25 AM, Ron Kellis <ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org> > wrote: > >> Salvaged brake handles are rarely kept with the calipers. Anyone have a >> reasonably reliable method for identifying long pull vs. short pull handles? >> >> TIA >> >> Ron >> >> -- >> 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: Jack Murphy <jack(a)bikewalkwichita.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2018 08:42:29 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Brake Handle Identification > Nice quick article. I pulled it down to our how-to's folder on our Drive. > So many variations! Still trying to figure how to get all this info to > volunteers as they learn. > Jack Murphy > Bike Walk Wichita > > On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 7:02 AM, David Oliver <nowhere3(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> There are three ways that I teach people how to identify the difference. >> >> First is the obvious one that if it says V-Brake on the brake, it's long >> pull. >> >> Second is that if you look at most flat bar brake levers there are two >> holes, or at least an indent where a second hole could be, where the part >> that the head of the cable can go into is (the silver bit in this photo: >> https://www.parktool.com/assets/img/repairhelp/housingU_005.jpg). If >> it's in the top hole, then it's long pull. If it's in the bottom hole then >> it's short pull. There are sometimes a little "C" and a little "V" next to >> those holes/indent that make it even easier. >> >> If that second one doesn't make sense, I can get a photo later today and >> send it to you. >> >> Third is by measuring the distance from the pivot point to where the head >> of the cable goes. Park Tool says that it is 21mm for short pull: >> https://www.parktool.com/assets/img/repairhelp/ta-flatbar-conv.jpg and >> 42mm for long pull: https://www.parktool.com >> /assets/img/repairhelp/ta-linearpull.jpg >> >> In practice for the third method I tell people to measure with a ruler >> the distance and if it's less than 30mm then it's short pull, if it's more >> than 35mm then it's long pull and if it's hard to tell or somewhere >> inbetween then it's hard to tell without testing it. >> >> On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 7:25 AM, Ron Kellis <ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Salvaged brake handles are rarely kept with the calipers. Anyone have a >>> reasonably reliable method for identifying long pull vs. short pull handles? >>> >>> TIA >>> >>> Ron >>> >>> -- >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > > > -- > Jack Murphy > Jack(a)BikeWalkWichita.org > > *Support Bike Walk Wichita when you shop!* > [image: Dillons-Community-Rewards] <http://dillons.com/communityrewards> > > [image: Amazon-Smile] <http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-2800001> > > _______________________________________________ > 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 Street North, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Toronto
by Tigre Bici 06 Mar '18

06 Mar '18

Hello everyone!! One of us is travelling to Toronto on the 15th of July till the 22th of july and is seeking for a place to stay near the Metro Toronto Convention Center Please send me and email if you know any cool places to stay/get a bike and hopefully will be with one of you awesome cyclist. Cheers R.

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Job Posting: Executive Director / Offre d'emploi: direction générale
by LaBikery 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Hello Everyone, La Bikery Co-operative in Moncton, NB is looking to hire a new Executive Director. It's a great position to build your skills in and I encourage you to share with your networks! Coopéraive La Bikery à Moncton NB cherche un.e nouveau.elle directeur.rice. C'est la position idéale à développer vos compétences. Veuillez partager cette information avec vos réseaux. Details/détails: http://labikery.ca/jobs-emplois-2/ Thank you! Merci! Krysta Cowling Executive Director La Bikery

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Payroll and/or Accounting services for non-profits
by Sterling Stone 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Hello there all, I am seeking some assistance in making a decision. For the Past 5 years, we have handled all financial matters in house with our board members. Payroll, accounting, and end of year reporting (990's) are the primary fun tasks that I am looking to outsource for a no-to-low cost. Does anyone have any experience with any companies (Paychex, ADP, etc) that they would be willing to share, or any suggestions? Thanks, Sterling -- Sterling-A. Stone Executive Director Gearin' Up Bicycles 314 Randolph Pl., NE Washington, DC, 20002 202-780-5174 - Shop 202-487-0179 - Cell SterlingStone(a)gearinupbicycles.org Find us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/GearinUpBicycles?ref=hl>, Join us on Meetup <http://www.meetup.com/Gearin-Up-Bicycles-Learn-to-fix-bikes-meet-cool-peopl…>, and follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/GearinUpDC> *Support our good work through the Combined Federal Campaign!*

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Bike registry
by Edward Stewart 03 Mar '18

03 Mar '18

I am new to the Think Tank and not sure how to start a new thread. Our coop has the opportunity to serve our city and the police department by becoming the center of bicycle registration. My question is have any others had this experience and what are problems or blessings we might anticipate. The city recently made us the official recipient of discarded unclaimed bikes held by the police department. We received about 75 bikes for our first delivery. Next it will become a twice a year activity (and far fewer bikes). Thanks for your input. Love the discussions. -- Ed Stewart emsco514(a)gmail.com 440-365-6784 <(440)%20365-6784> *I have an escape mechanism for stress: my bike.* <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#m_-3681211892340789405_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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job in NYC
by Angel York 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

saw this on another board https://www.bike.nyc/jobs/youth-programs-manager/

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DJ Fish of
by Bike Talk 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

Bike Talk will be streaming to: http://stream.wbai.org:8000/biketalk At 6pm PST tonight--Friday, 3/2/2018 >From 6-6:30 pm the topic will be bike theft and bike registry with Ted Rogers of https://bikinginla.com/ And Bryan Hance of Bike Index <https://bikeindex.org/> >From 6:30-7, youth bike programs with DJ Fish of https://experimentalstation .org/blackstone Here are the phone numbers for listeners to call and comment or question: (818) 752-4939, (818) 752-4771, (818) 752-4989. -- Hear the Bike Talk! podcast at http://archive.kpfk.org/index.php?shokey=biketalk. Website: biketalk.org.

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Games with/on Bikes!
by Sylvie Baele 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

Hey yall, I work with a nonprofit cycling and pedestrian advocacy group in Charleston, SC. We are installing a temporary two-way cycle track during our Bicycle Month (May). I'm putting together 3 bicycle safety events that will take place near/around it. I've been to a grungey bike event where we played some games but I can't remember many of them. But I know some exist! I'd like to make this a family friendly event and have it be fun for people of all ages and backgrounds. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!! Bikes! Sylvie

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