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Re: [TheThinkTank] An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools (Nicole Muratore)
by Nicole Muratore 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

In a corner of our shop we keep specialty or large tools on both a labeled board and in toolboxes. For patrons new to our shop or unfamiliar with the tools, volunteers usually grab the tools. Otherwise, we keep everything labeled and (hopefully) easy enough for folks to find. Pics attached! Cheers, Nicole Muratore Bike Saviours Collective, Inc. http://www.bikesaviours.org Admin / Volunteer Coordinator (602) 429-9369 On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 2:07 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. An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools (Josh Bisker) > 2. Re: An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools > (Ainsley Naylor) > 3. Re: An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools > (Gabriel Trainer) > 4. Re: An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools > (Jean-Fran?ois Caron) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 01:31:25 -0500 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools > Heyyo! I've been in co-ops where they have neat ways of displaying the > various freewheel and cassette tools, like on a board next to the hub types > they fit. Is YOUR shop one of these? (Or do you just have 'em jumbled > unhelpfully all together in a bin like we do?) Send a pic of what you got! > > tldr: show us your rad way of housing freewheel/cassette tools that makes > it easy for folks to find the right one. > > EXTRA CREDIT: same question re *bottom bracket tools!* > > xoxo > > Josh > > > Josh Bisker > 914-500-9890 <(914)%20500-9890> > New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> > 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> > Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ainsley Naylor <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:41:47 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette > Tools > Because these are the type of tools which are SMALL, important, easy to > break/strip, and not always cheap (hello, did you order a Maillard french > freewheel tool off of the internet because they are super hard to find???) > we DO keep ours in a closed bin on the table with our vices. > Bottom bracket tools are actually kept in our special tool area at the > front of the shop because if people can grab stuff they are more likely to > break it :( Hell even volunteer who do know how to use these tools properly > still abuse and break them. > > I guess generally we expect that volunteer will determine what tool is > required for a repair and retrieve and explain it, rather than people > figuring it out/finding it for themselves.... > > NOT THE ANSWER YOU WANTED SORRY JOSH!!!! > > Ainsley. > > On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 1:31 AM, Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Heyyo! I've been in co-ops where they have neat ways of displaying the >> various freewheel and cassette tools, like on a board next to the hub types >> they fit. Is YOUR shop one of these? (Or do you just have 'em jumbled >> unhelpfully all together in a bin like we do?) Send a pic of what you got! >> >> tldr: show us your rad way of housing freewheel/cassette tools that makes >> it easy for folks to find the right one. >> >> EXTRA CREDIT: same question re *bottom bracket tools!* >> >> xoxo >> >> Josh >> >> >> Josh Bisker >> 914-500-9890 <(914)%20500-9890> >> New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> >> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> >> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gabriel Trainer <getrainer(a)bikefarm.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:59:24 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette > Tools > At Bike Farm we have all of the freewheel and cassette tools laid out on a > magnetic strip so you can see the different shapes easily. Still a guess > and check method, but better than a bin of tools thrown together. > Gabriel > > On Dec 13, 2017 7:41 AM, "Ainsley Naylor" <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Because these are the type of tools which are SMALL, important, easy to >> break/strip, and not always cheap (hello, did you order a Maillard french >> freewheel tool off of the internet because they are super hard to find???) >> we DO keep ours in a closed bin on the table with our vices. >> Bottom bracket tools are actually kept in our special tool area at the >> front of the shop because if people can grab stuff they are more likely to >> break it :( Hell even volunteer who do know how to use these tools properly >> still abuse and break them. >> >> I guess generally we expect that volunteer will determine what tool is >> required for a repair and retrieve and explain it, rather than people >> figuring it out/finding it for themselves.... >> >> NOT THE ANSWER YOU WANTED SORRY JOSH!!!! >> >> Ainsley. >> >> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 1:31 AM, Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Heyyo! I've been in co-ops where they have neat ways of displaying the >>> various freewheel and cassette tools, like on a board next to the hub types >>> they fit. Is YOUR shop one of these? (Or do you just have 'em jumbled >>> unhelpfully all together in a bin like we do?) Send a pic of what you got! >>> >>> tldr: show us your rad way of housing freewheel/cassette tools that >>> makes it easy for folks to find the right one. >>> >>> EXTRA CREDIT: same question re *bottom bracket tools!* >>> >>> xoxo >>> >>> Josh >>> >>> >>> Josh Bisker >>> 914-500-9890 <(914)%20500-9890> >>> New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> >>> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> >>> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >> >> >> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Jean-François Caron" <jfcaron3(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:54:38 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette > Tools > At the Bike Kitchen in Vancouver (from what I recall, having left over a > year ago), we only had the common Shimano-style freewheel and cassette > tools. The freewheel tool has a hole in it, so we just put it on a nail in > the wall, the cassette tool has a steel rod, so we stuck it in a hole in > the wall next to the aforementioned nail. > > Anything other than the standard Shimano-style tools, you had to ask a > mechanic to get it behind the counter. This is both because it's less > confusing for newbies who 99% have the Shimano style, but also because a > lot of the other styles are much easier to strip, e.g. the two-knotch > Suntour. > > Y'all know the trick about keeping the freewheel tool engaged with a nut > right? > > Jean-François > > On Dec 13, 2017, at 13:59 , Gabriel Trainer <getrainer(a)bikefarm.org> > wrote: > > At Bike Farm we have all of the freewheel and cassette tools laid out on a > magnetic strip so you can see the different shapes easily. Still a guess > and check method, but better than a bin of tools thrown together. > Gabriel > > On Dec 13, 2017 7:41 AM, "Ainsley Naylor" <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Because these are the type of tools which are SMALL, important, easy to >> break/strip, and not always cheap (hello, did you order a Maillard french >> freewheel tool off of the internet because they are super hard to find???) >> we DO keep ours in a closed bin on the table with our vices. >> Bottom bracket tools are actually kept in our special tool area at the >> front of the shop because if people can grab stuff they are more likely to >> break it :( Hell even volunteer who do know how to use these tools properly >> still abuse and break them. >> >> I guess generally we expect that volunteer will determine what tool is >> required for a repair and retrieve and explain it, rather than people >> figuring it out/finding it for themselves.... >> >> NOT THE ANSWER YOU WANTED SORRY JOSH!!!! >> >> Ainsley. >> >> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 1:31 AM, Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Heyyo! I've been in co-ops where they have neat ways of displaying the >>> various freewheel and cassette tools, like on a board next to the hub types >>> they fit. Is YOUR shop one of these? (Or do you just have 'em jumbled >>> unhelpfully all together in a bin like we do?) Send a pic of what you got! >>> >>> tldr: show us your rad way of housing freewheel/cassette tools that >>> makes it easy for folks to find the right one. >>> >>> EXTRA CREDIT: same question re *bottom bracket tools!* >>> >>> xoxo >>> >>> Josh >>> >>> >>> Josh Bisker >>> 914-500-9890 <(914)%20500-9890> >>> New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> >>> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> >>> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >> >> >> ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.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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An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools
by Josh Bisker 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

Heyyo! I've been in co-ops where they have neat ways of displaying the various freewheel and cassette tools, like on a board next to the hub types they fit. Is YOUR shop one of these? (Or do you just have 'em jumbled unhelpfully all together in a bin like we do?) Send a pic of what you got! tldr: show us your rad way of housing freewheel/cassette tools that makes it easy for folks to find the right one. EXTRA CREDIT: same question re *bottom bracket tools!* xoxo 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/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 135, Issue 6
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

On Dec 13, 2017 4:08 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. An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools (Josh Bisker) > 2. Re: An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools > (Ainsley Naylor) > 3. Re: An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools > (Gabriel Trainer) > 4. Re: An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools > (Jean-Fran?ois Caron) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 01:31:25 -0500 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette Tools > Heyyo! I've been in co-ops where they have neat ways of displaying the > various freewheel and cassette tools, like on a board next to the hub types > they fit. Is YOUR shop one of these? (Or do you just have 'em jumbled > unhelpfully all together in a bin like we do?) Send a pic of what you got! > > tldr: show us your rad way of housing freewheel/cassette tools that makes > it easy for folks to find the right one. > > EXTRA CREDIT: same question re *bottom bracket tools!* > > xoxo > > Josh > > > Josh Bisker > 914-500-9890 <(914)%20500-9890> > New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> > 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> > Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ainsley Naylor <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:41:47 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette > Tools > Because these are the type of tools which are SMALL, important, easy to > break/strip, and not always cheap (hello, did you order a Maillard french > freewheel tool off of the internet because they are super hard to find???) > we DO keep ours in a closed bin on the table with our vices. > Bottom bracket tools are actually kept in our special tool area at the > front of the shop because if people can grab stuff they are more likely to > break it :( Hell even volunteer who do know how to use these tools properly > still abuse and break them. > > I guess generally we expect that volunteer will determine what tool is > required for a repair and retrieve and explain it, rather than people > figuring it out/finding it for themselves.... > > NOT THE ANSWER YOU WANTED SORRY JOSH!!!! > > Ainsley. > > On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 1:31 AM, Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Heyyo! I've been in co-ops where they have neat ways of displaying the >> various freewheel and cassette tools, like on a board next to the hub types >> they fit. Is YOUR shop one of these? (Or do you just have 'em jumbled >> unhelpfully all together in a bin like we do?) Send a pic of what you got! >> >> tldr: show us your rad way of housing freewheel/cassette tools that makes >> it easy for folks to find the right one. >> >> EXTRA CREDIT: same question re *bottom bracket tools!* >> >> xoxo >> >> Josh >> >> >> Josh Bisker >> 914-500-9890 <(914)%20500-9890> >> New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> >> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> >> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gabriel Trainer <getrainer(a)bikefarm.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:59:24 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette > Tools > At Bike Farm we have all of the freewheel and cassette tools laid out on a > magnetic strip so you can see the different shapes easily. Still a guess > and check method, but better than a bin of tools thrown together. > Gabriel > > On Dec 13, 2017 7:41 AM, "Ainsley Naylor" <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Because these are the type of tools which are SMALL, important, easy to >> break/strip, and not always cheap (hello, did you order a Maillard french >> freewheel tool off of the internet because they are super hard to find???) >> we DO keep ours in a closed bin on the table with our vices. >> Bottom bracket tools are actually kept in our special tool area at the >> front of the shop because if people can grab stuff they are more likely to >> break it :( Hell even volunteer who do know how to use these tools properly >> still abuse and break them. >> >> I guess generally we expect that volunteer will determine what tool is >> required for a repair and retrieve and explain it, rather than people >> figuring it out/finding it for themselves.... >> >> NOT THE ANSWER YOU WANTED SORRY JOSH!!!! >> >> Ainsley. >> >> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 1:31 AM, Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Heyyo! I've been in co-ops where they have neat ways of displaying the >>> various freewheel and cassette tools, like on a board next to the hub types >>> they fit. Is YOUR shop one of these? (Or do you just have 'em jumbled >>> unhelpfully all together in a bin like we do?) Send a pic of what you got! >>> >>> tldr: show us your rad way of housing freewheel/cassette tools that >>> makes it easy for folks to find the right one. >>> >>> EXTRA CREDIT: same question re *bottom bracket tools!* >>> >>> xoxo >>> >>> Josh >>> >>> >>> Josh Bisker >>> 914-500-9890 <(914)%20500-9890> >>> New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> >>> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> >>> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >> >> >> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Jean-François Caron" <jfcaron3(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:54:38 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] An Easy One! Displaying Freewheel & Cassette > Tools > At the Bike Kitchen in Vancouver (from what I recall, having left over a > year ago), we only had the common Shimano-style freewheel and cassette > tools. The freewheel tool has a hole in it, so we just put it on a nail in > the wall, the cassette tool has a steel rod, so we stuck it in a hole in > the wall next to the aforementioned nail. > > Anything other than the standard Shimano-style tools, you had to ask a > mechanic to get it behind the counter. This is both because it's less > confusing for newbies who 99% have the Shimano style, but also because a > lot of the other styles are much easier to strip, e.g. the two-knotch > Suntour. > > Y'all know the trick about keeping the freewheel tool engaged with a nut > right? > > Jean-François > > On Dec 13, 2017, at 13:59 , Gabriel Trainer <getrainer(a)bikefarm.org> > wrote: > > At Bike Farm we have all of the freewheel and cassette tools laid out on a > magnetic strip so you can see the different shapes easily. Still a guess > and check method, but better than a bin of tools thrown together. > Gabriel > > On Dec 13, 2017 7:41 AM, "Ainsley Naylor" <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Because these are the type of tools which are SMALL, important, easy to >> break/strip, and not always cheap (hello, did you order a Maillard french >> freewheel tool off of the internet because they are super hard to find???) >> we DO keep ours in a closed bin on the table with our vices. >> Bottom bracket tools are actually kept in our special tool area at the >> front of the shop because if people can grab stuff they are more likely to >> break it :( Hell even volunteer who do know how to use these tools properly >> still abuse and break them. >> >> I guess generally we expect that volunteer will determine what tool is >> required for a repair and retrieve and explain it, rather than people >> figuring it out/finding it for themselves.... >> >> NOT THE ANSWER YOU WANTED SORRY JOSH!!!! >> >> Ainsley. >> >> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 1:31 AM, Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Heyyo! I've been in co-ops where they have neat ways of displaying the >>> various freewheel and cassette tools, like on a board next to the hub types >>> they fit. Is YOUR shop one of these? (Or do you just have 'em jumbled >>> unhelpfully all together in a bin like we do?) Send a pic of what you got! >>> >>> tldr: show us your rad way of housing freewheel/cassette tools that >>> makes it easy for folks to find the right one. >>> >>> EXTRA CREDIT: same question re *bottom bracket tools!* >>> >>> xoxo >>> >>> Josh >>> >>> >>> Josh Bisker >>> 914-500-9890 <(914)%20500-9890> >>> New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> >>> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> >>> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >> >> >> ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.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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Looking for HR and Compensation policies
by CZ Mike 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, DE is growing and we need to get better policies in place for addressing HR and Compensation issues. As a member of the Board of Directors and an active volunteer I'm charged with developing some policies, procedures and guidelines for managing employees, including roles and responsibilities of Board members and the Executive Director. If anyone has documentation that you are willing to share to give me a leg-up, that would be great, TIA, Mike

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could look Like
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 135, Issue 3
by Shawn Höffarth 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

please take me off this list. thanks Shawn Hoffarth TheCrew - Skateboarding Advocate On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 1:06 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: Visual of What An Exchange Program Could look Like > (francisco diamond) > 2. Re: Visual of What An Exchange Program Could look Like > (rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com) > 3. Re: Visual of What An Exchange Program Could look Like > (francisco diamond) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: francisco diamond <frdiamond(a)msn.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 21:31:07 +0000 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could look > Like > Hi, Robert > I am on the planning committee for bike! bike! Can you repost your > blueprint maybe I can use portions of it when we set up. > > Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef> > ------------------------------ > *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> on > behalf of rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com <rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 29, 2017 9:21:27 PM > *To:* The Think Tank > *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could > look Like > > Hi Lauren and TT, > > Great thoughts and questions! I added them to the Master Blueprint, which > can be viewed here... > https://realtimeboard.com/app/board/o9J_k0OiQZc=/ > > If Ainsley would like to send her notes as bullet points, they can be > added to the Blueprint as well. > > As for intake procedures, that's a great idea. It would be awesome if > someone would act out how that would go down and record it so it can > added into this to be referenced later. > > There are already sample application forms for both shops and > exchangees put together. I'll get them posted soon for everyone to comment > on. > > Lauren, what sort of troubleshooting of international exchange issues are > you referring to? > > > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could > look Like > From: Lauren Warbeck <lauren.warbeck(a)gmail.com> > Date: Mon, November 20, 2017 1:50 pm > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > > Hey buds! > > As often, this is a project that we started exploring a few years ago that > fell to the wayside, and that folks before us started working on too. I'm > so excited to see it revived! Ainsley, I think you recently unearthed our > notes? > > I think this is a great overall framework. I'm sure you've thought about > these things, but just to put them out there on the TT... > > In my experience, each shop will have their own culture and procedures > around taking on volunteers, and resources to do so will be highly > variable. For that reason, I think this general rubric is great. Once you > really get into the details, could part of the application require each > shop to outline what their intake procedure is? Could an overall framework > be developed that shops can draw on for their interviews/questions to > consider...like suggested application details. Are there thoughts yet on > what a suggested application could look like in terms of content? > > For international exchanges, the most significant roadblock, I think, is > coordinating visas, permits, and taxation for those shops that operate more > formally in the registered non-profit paradigm. Most shops, I suspect, > can't afford the risk inherent to having noncitizen workers or afford the > potential heat from the law on having noncitizens working in their shops. > Could a guideline to the opportunities and risks inherent to volunteering > or working in another country be provided to the person seeking exchange? > And for those orgs that aren't incorporated in the formal nonprofit > paradigm, could there be a way to ensure discretion while trying to > organize an international exchange online? Or a list of guidelines about > how to stay off the radar so that no one gets deported? Or is this being > conceived of us as an exchange that takes place within the borders of a > given country? > > One thing I've thought about was that if the exchange was considered > training or professional development, home shops could pay their OWN > employees to go on an exchange. As in, pay them for the hours they work at > another shop. The receiving shop, if they have the funds, could even give > a grant or donation or funding to the other shop to fund the > exchange...like a grant for professional development. The legal terrain > here will be highly contextual, though. > > It would also be good to detail some expectations of the receiving shop in > terms of what support/welcome/orientation to the shop and community can and > would be offered, and to have a point person or two in the shop who will be > the sort of ambassador of the org/community/town/city. Again, general > guidelines specific shops could draw on in developing their support offer > would be helpful. > > In general, in my experience, exchanges and volunteers from other shops > have worked out well, and part of that is because there is often a > preexisting relationship between the incoming person and someone at the > recieving shop. The great thing about an exchange is that it could not > require that preexisting relationship...but it also means there is a risk > of taking on people who aren't a good fit for a shop, or the exchange > finding out the shop isn't right for them once they arrive. Will there be > a suggested procedure in place for vetting folks and for ending an exchange > preemptively? Like a suggested procedure for dealing with conflict, or a > budget for escape haha. A simple way might be to have a question on the > application that asks for references (preferably at other shops), and a > question around whether they've been on exchange and where, with a point > person potential exchange recipients can contact at that shop as a > reference. Is that too policey? Or is it just due diligence? > > Hmmmm I love this project. I'm personally really interested in > troubleshooting the international exchange issues. > > > > On Sat, Nov 18, 2017 at 5:08 PM, <rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com> wrote: > >> Dear Thinktank, >> >> Here is a visual idea of how we can develop a (mostly) self-sustaining >> exchange program between Community Bicycle Workshops. >> >> http://atmoslabs.com/community-bicycle-workshop-exchange-storyboard/ >> >> Please tear into it. >> >> Cheers >> >> Rob >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> 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. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:09:52 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could look > Like > Francisco, > > Try this link. It's for the Exchange's workspace. Let me know if there > is a problem. > https://realtimeboard.com/app/board/o9J_k0OiQZc=/ > > You may want to consider using the blueprint's structure on a spreadsheet > in Excel or Google Sheets. If you have any questions shoot me an email and > I'll do my best to help. > > All the best, > > Rob > > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could > look Like > From: francisco diamond <frdiamond(a)msn.com> > Date: Mon, December 04, 2017 2:31 pm > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > > Hi, Robert > I am on the planning committee for bike! bike! Can you repost your > blueprint maybe I can use portions of it when we set up. > > Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef> > ------------------------------ > *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> on > behalf of rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com <rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 29, 2017 9:21:27 PM > *To:* The Think Tank > *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could > look Like > > Hi Lauren and TT, > > Great thoughts and questions! I added them to the Master Blueprint, which > can be viewed here... > https://realtimeboard.com/app/board/o9J_k0OiQZc=/ > > If Ainsley would like to send her notes as bullet points, they can be > added to the Blueprint as well. > > As for intake procedures, that's a great idea. It would be awesome if > someone would act out how that would go down and record it so it can > added into this to be referenced later. > > There are already sample application forms for both shops and > exchangees put together. I'll get them posted soon for everyone to comment > on. > > Lauren, what sort of troubleshooting of international exchange issues are > you referring to? > > > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could > look Like > From: Lauren Warbeck <lauren.warbeck(a)gmail.com> > Date: Mon, November 20, 2017 1:50 pm > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > > Hey buds! > > As often, this is a project that we started exploring a few years ago that > fell to the wayside, and that folks before us started working on too. I'm > so excited to see it revived! Ainsley, I think you recently unearthed our > notes? > > I think this is a great overall framework. I'm sure you've thought about > these things, but just to put them out there on the TT... > > In my experience, each shop will have their own culture and procedures > around taking on volunteers, and resources to do so will be highly > variable. For that reason, I think this general rubric is great. Once you > really get into the details, could part of the application require each > shop to outline what their intake procedure is? Could an overall framework > be developed that shops can draw on for their interviews/questions to > consider...like suggested application details. Are there thoughts yet on > what a suggested application could look like in terms of content? > > For international exchanges, the most significant roadblock, I think, is > coordinating visas, permits, and taxation for those shops that operate more > formally in the registered non-profit paradigm. Most shops, I suspect, > can't afford the risk inherent to having noncitizen workers or afford the > potential heat from the law on having noncitizens working in their shops. > Could a guideline to the opportunities and risks inherent to volunteering > or working in another country be provided to the person seeking exchange? > And for those orgs that aren't incorporated in the formal nonprofit > paradigm, could there be a way to ensure discretion while trying to > organize an international exchange online? Or a list of guidelines about > how to stay off the radar so that no one gets deported? Or is this being > conceived of us as an exchange that takes place within the borders of a > given country? > > One thing I've thought about was that if the exchange was considered > training or professional development, home shops could pay their OWN > employees to go on an exchange. As in, pay them for the hours they work at > another shop. The receiving shop, if they have the funds, could even give > a grant or donation or funding to the other shop to fund the > exchange...like a grant for professional development. The legal terrain > here will be highly contextual, though. > > It would also be good to detail some expectations of the receiving shop in > terms of what support/welcome/orientation to the shop and community can and > would be offered, and to have a point person or two in the shop who will be > the sort of ambassador of the org/community/town/city. Again, general > guidelines specific shops could draw on in developing their support offer > would be helpful. > > In general, in my experience, exchanges and volunteers from other shops > have worked out well, and part of that is because there is often a > preexisting relationship between the incoming person and someone at the > recieving shop. The great thing about an exchange is that it could not > require that preexisting relationship...but it also means there is a risk > of taking on people who aren't a good fit for a shop, or the exchange > finding out the shop isn't right for them once they arrive. Will there be > a suggested procedure in place for vetting folks and for ending an exchange > preemptively? Like a suggested procedure for dealing with conflict, or a > budget for escape haha. A simple way might be to have a question on the > application that asks for references (preferably at other shops), and a > question around whether they've been on exchange and where, with a point > person potential exchange recipients can contact at that shop as a > reference. Is that too policey? Or is it just due diligence? > > Hmmmm I love this project. I'm personally really interested in > troubleshooting the international exchange issues. > > > > On Sat, Nov 18, 2017 at 5:08 PM, <rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com> wrote: > >> Dear Thinktank, >> >> Here is a visual idea of how we can develop a (mostly) self-sustaining >> exchange program between Community Bicycle Workshops. >> >> http://atmoslabs.com/community-bicycle-workshop-exchange-storyboard/ >> >> Please tear into it. >> >> Cheers >> >> Rob >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> 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. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > ------------------------------ > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: francisco diamond <frdiamond(a)msn.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 19:37:36 +0000 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could look > Like > Ok lol, I ITed my way in the last part of url wasn’t there. What is a > corner marshal? > > Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef> > ------------------------------ > *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> on > behalf of rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com <rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, December 5, 2017 9:09:52 AM > *To:* The Think Tank > *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could > look Like > > Francisco, > > Try this link. It's for the Exchange's workspace. Let me know if there > is a problem. > https://realtimeboard.com/app/board/o9J_k0OiQZc=/ > > You may want to consider using the blueprint's structure on a spreadsheet > in Excel or Google Sheets. If you have any questions shoot me an email and > I'll do my best to help. > > All the best, > > Rob > > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could > look Like > From: francisco diamond <frdiamond(a)msn.com> > Date: Mon, December 04, 2017 2:31 pm > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > > Hi, Robert > I am on the planning committee for bike! bike! Can you repost your > blueprint maybe I can use portions of it when we set up. > > Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef> > ------------------------------ > *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> on > behalf of rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com <rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 29, 2017 9:21:27 PM > *To:* The Think Tank > *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could > look Like > > Hi Lauren and TT, > > Great thoughts and questions! I added them to the Master Blueprint, which > can be viewed here... > https://realtimeboard.com/app/board/o9J_k0OiQZc=/ > > If Ainsley would like to send her notes as bullet points, they can be > added to the Blueprint as well. > > As for intake procedures, that's a great idea. It would be awesome if > someone would act out how that would go down and record it so it can > added into this to be referenced later. > > There are already sample application forms for both shops and > exchangees put together. I'll get them posted soon for everyone to comment > on. > > Lauren, what sort of troubleshooting of international exchange issues are > you referring to? > > > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could > look Like > From: Lauren Warbeck <lauren.warbeck(a)gmail.com> > Date: Mon, November 20, 2017 1:50 pm > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > > Hey buds! > > As often, this is a project that we started exploring a few years ago that > fell to the wayside, and that folks before us started working on too. I'm > so excited to see it revived! Ainsley, I think you recently unearthed our > notes? > > I think this is a great overall framework. I'm sure you've thought about > these things, but just to put them out there on the TT... > > In my experience, each shop will have their own culture and procedures > around taking on volunteers, and resources to do so will be highly > variable. For that reason, I think this general rubric is great. Once you > really get into the details, could part of the application require each > shop to outline what their intake procedure is? Could an overall framework > be developed that shops can draw on for their interviews/questions to > consider...like suggested application details. Are there thoughts yet on > what a suggested application could look like in terms of content? > > For international exchanges, the most significant roadblock, I think, is > coordinating visas, permits, and taxation for those shops that operate more > formally in the registered non-profit paradigm. Most shops, I suspect, > can't afford the risk inherent to having noncitizen workers or afford the > potential heat from the law on having noncitizens working in their shops. > Could a guideline to the opportunities and risks inherent to volunteering > or working in another country be provided to the person seeking exchange? > And for those orgs that aren't incorporated in the formal nonprofit > paradigm, could there be a way to ensure discretion while trying to > organize an international exchange online? Or a list of guidelines about > how to stay off the radar so that no one gets deported? Or is this being > conceived of us as an exchange that takes place within the borders of a > given country? > > One thing I've thought about was that if the exchange was considered > training or professional development, home shops could pay their OWN > employees to go on an exchange. As in, pay them for the hours they work at > another shop. The receiving shop, if they have the funds, could even give > a grant or donation or funding to the other shop to fund the > exchange...like a grant for professional development. The legal terrain > here will be highly contextual, though. > > It would also be good to detail some expectations of the receiving shop in > terms of what support/welcome/orientation to the shop and community can and > would be offered, and to have a point person or two in the shop who will be > the sort of ambassador of the org/community/town/city. Again, general > guidelines specific shops could draw on in developing their support offer > would be helpful. > > In general, in my experience, exchanges and volunteers from other shops > have worked out well, and part of that is because there is often a > preexisting relationship between the incoming person and someone at the > recieving shop. The great thing about an exchange is that it could not > require that preexisting relationship...but it also means there is a risk > of taking on people who aren't a good fit for a shop, or the exchange > finding out the shop isn't right for them once they arrive. Will there be > a suggested procedure in place for vetting folks and for ending an exchange > preemptively? Like a suggested procedure for dealing with conflict, or a > budget for escape haha. A simple way might be to have a question on the > application that asks for references (preferably at other shops), and a > question around whether they've been on exchange and where, with a point > person potential exchange recipients can contact at that shop as a > reference. Is that too policey? Or is it just due diligence? > > Hmmmm I love this project. I'm personally really interested in > troubleshooting the international exchange issues. > > > > On Sat, Nov 18, 2017 at 5:08 PM, <rob(a)robertgrossmandesign.com> wrote: > >> Dear Thinktank, >> >> Here is a visual idea of how we can develop a (mostly) self-sustaining >> exchange program between Community Bicycle Workshops. >> >> http://atmoslabs.com/community-bicycle-workshop-exchange-storyboard/ >> >> Please tear into it. >> >> Cheers >> >> Rob >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> 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. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > ------------------------------ > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.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] Visual of What An Exchange Program Could look Like
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

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Health Hazard from Drum Brakes
by Jean-François Caron 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

Hi everyone, I recently came across a vendor selling a drum brake[1] where they claimed it had "No asbes" i.e. no asbestos. This led me to search about asbestos in bicycle brakes, and indeed it's a thing: http://santanatandem.com/Library/AraiDBrakeIns.pdf <http://santanatandem.com/Library/AraiDBrakeIns.pdf> (go to page 2, paragraph 4 in "Service") The quantity is small and it's not friable, it's solid chunks (like old chemistry lab benches) which pose no actual hazard. Unless you are frequently overhauling these drum brakes with abrasives & sucking in the dust, the risk should be negligible, but it's good to know about. If any shops out there have a bin for drum brakes, I'd suggest putting a warning label on it, or attaching a tag to the individual brakes if they are in a mixed bin. Jean-François [1] http://www.diacompe.com.tw/product/mlb-50/

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bikes on display
by Edward Stewart 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

We at the Elyria (Ohio) Bicycle Education Center are pretty new to much of how to run a coop and shop. We appreciate the collective intelligence being shared here. We are looking for a good and inexpensive way to display bikes in our front 'sales room' without relying on kickstands to hold up the bikes (some have'em, some don't). Willing to build wood racks or whatever but have not seen anything reasonable yet. Any suggestions? -- Ed Stewart emsco514(a)gmail.com 440-365-6784 *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…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Ideas for places to Stay During an Exchange
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

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Sorting parts/bike storage/safer spaces
by Anna Weier 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Hey folks, I have three questions that I’m hoping to get input on: 1. Do any of you have good resources with pictures and text about what to look for when you are sorting through old parts and trying to determine what to keep and what to scrap? I am looking for something that I can use to help train volunteers as a guide for them to follow when they are going through old parts bins. 2. I am looking to build the cheapest possible medium-term bike storage that allows me to use some vertical space. I was thinking essentially just a platform that would go against a wall and bikes would be stored underneath and on top. This is for bikes we are building up now to sell in the spring so we want to pack them in and likely will take off pedals and re-orient handlebars. If anyone had a simple plan to follow it would make my life easier. 3. I’m wondering if any folks have good policies, processes or training for ensuring that your spaces are safer spaces for women, people of colour, LGBT2Q*, people with disabilities, newcomers, refugees etc. I am especially wondering how to make sure that it is easy to bring volunteers on while ensuring there is some sort of training or code of conduct to ensure that they know how to help create a safer space. Thanks folks! Anna Anna Weier UMCycle Manager University of Manitoba Students' Union Winter Kiosk Hours: Monday and Thursday, 11am – 12:30pm Volunteer and Community Stand Hours in the Warehouse: Monday 2pm – 4pm (volunteers), Thursday 1:30pm – 4pm (Supported Community Stand – everyone welcome) Please feel free to make an appointment if those times don’t work for you. tel: 204.474.8484 @MyUMSU<https://www.instagram.com/myumsu/>

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Visual of What An Exchange Program Could look Like
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Ideas for places to Stay During an Exchange
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 19 Nov '17

19 Nov '17

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Phoenix Bikes (Arlington, VA) Hiring Education Program Manager
by Phoenix Bikes 19 Nov '17

19 Nov '17

Hi Everyone, Phoenix Bikes <http://www.phoenixbikes.org/>, located in Arlington, VA, is hiring for our Education Program Manager <https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/7f78f0ede83145cd9d740614cd2078a1-…> position. Deadline to apply is Dec. 8th and the start date is February 1st. Thanks in advance for helping spread the word! Take care and Happy Thanksgiving, Meg *Meg Rapelye, MSW* Executive Director, Phoenix Bikes 4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive <https://maps.google.com/?q=4200+S.+Four+Mile+Run+DriveArlington,+VA+22206&e…> Arlington, VA 22206 <https://maps.google.com/?q=4200+S.+Four+Mile+Run+DriveArlington,+VA+22206&e…> Bike Shop: 703-575-7762 <(703)%20575-7762> Cell: 703-350-3843 <(703)%20350-3843> Web: www.phoenixbikes.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phoenixbikesVA/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhoenixBikes Instagram: phoenix_bikes <https://www.instagram.com/phoenix_bikes/>

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Input on Tasks for Drop-In Volunteers
by Josh Bisker 18 Nov '17

18 Nov '17

Hello Pals!!!!!!!! Systems are shaping up at the Mechanical Gardens in NYC, and we're looking to develop more structure for drop-in volunteers. This includes irregular volunteers and regulars too. *What are some of the ways **you'd recommend **to do this well?* And what resources can you share? - PDFs of handouts from your shops or snapshots of things like task boards would be super helpful, as would other advice! - We want a balance of "low barrier for entry" tasks and "guidance or skill required" tasks. - We would love to hear your insights on how to frame these things to be learning and empowerment experiences instead of just "hey do this thing bye" or "hey do this thing while I hover over you." ALSO ALSO PLEASE LOOKIE: We're posing this as a question to everyone, *but* would primarily love to hear from some women/trans/femme/gender non-conforming organizers, if anyone who identifies that way is inclined to jump into the thread. Partly this is because the ThinkTank is often very male-dominated, and partly it's because in our shop, at least, cismen are way more likely to jump into / blunder through participating without structures to invite them in or help them contribute in the best way possible. For this reason, insights from non-cismen organizers would be great here. xox to all of course though :) 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/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Ideas for places to Stay During an Exchange
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Ideas for places to Stay During an Exchange
by Robert Grossman 16 Nov '17

16 Nov '17

Noah, what do you mean by mailbox? Cyclists, all great input! - community organizations - campus housing - airbnb special deal Just getting together some ideas of placesd for shops to consider approaching to arrange a place to stay for a visiting exchange. This won't go on bikecollectives.org anytime soon. Godwin has his hands full. Keep the ideas coming! How about: -YMCAS -retired community member's homes On Nov 14, 2017 6:25 PM, "Noah Chubb-Silverman" <noah(a)renobikeproject.org> wrote: > Is mailbox a correct answer? > > On Tue, Nov 14, 2017 at 4:24 PM, <cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: > >> I mean I guess why not use bikecollectives.org as the channel? Like a >> space/checkbox/description field/whatever set aside on every org's page? >> >> -Cyclista >> >> >> >> On 2017-11-15 00:22, cyclista(a)inventati.org wrote: >> >>> So I guess the main step here would be a channel, hopefully a >>> consistent and sustainable one, where regional CBS's could signify >>> they have ready and arranged accommodations. The second thing would be >>> a way to use that or a similar channel to announce when they are >>> soliciting an exchange. In reverse that channel could be used by >>> Directors or mechs or specialists of whatever type to announce they >>> had availability in their schedule to travel, or even advertise types >>> of info they had prepared for exchange. >>> >>> Even then we still get stuck at travel expenses. But we can tackle >>> that separately. >>> >>> -Cyclista >>> >>> >>> On 2017-11-15 00:14, cyclista(a)inventati.org wrote: >>> >>>> Speaking for myself, if I was being hosted I'd like choices. Camping >>>> in someone's backyard might be an excellent and preferable option some >>>> times of the year, while being hosted in someone's actual house might >>>> be nicer at other times or in other circumstances. >>>> >>>> I remember at the regional BikeBike! in Troy they had a huge >>>> repurposed church (which I believe was The Center For Independent >>>> media?) and they had a huge sleepover for at least fifty of us in the >>>> huge congregation chamber (it was a lot of fun). They had a huge >>>> kitchen and everything. Places like that exist in a lot of towns and >>>> are often ready to step up as hosts as well. >>>> >>>> I know Cornell here in Ithaca has small apartments withing the campus >>>> often not attached to any dormitory explicitly set aside for visiting >>>> professors and speakers. Accommodations like that are probably a good >>>> thing for all of us to start setting up ot just for this project, but >>>> for all kinds of other exchanges as well. >>>> >>>> Even a place that usually does AirBNB but which had an standing >>>> agreement with organizations to reserve the space for visiting >>>> exchangers would be effective. I think the options are fairly diverse >>>> here. >>>> >>>> -Cyclista >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2017-11-14 23:05, Robert Grossman wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Think Tank >>>>> >>>>> How might we house visiting our shops to help for extended periods? >>>>> >>>>> Please reply to the thread with ideas. >>>>> >>>>> Here is a start : >>>>> - volunteers with spare room >>>>> -hostels >>>>> -Catholic Ministries >>>>> -CAIN in Cincinnati >>>>> -airbnb >>>>> -camp in a backyard >>>>> >>>>> What else could go on this list? >>>>> >>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bi >>>>> kecollectives.org >>>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bi >>>> kecollectives.org >>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bi >>> kecollectives.org >>> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >

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Neighborhood Bike Works is Hiring a Mechanic Programs Coordinator
by Shivon Love 16 Nov '17

16 Nov '17

Hi folks, Please spread the word that we're hiring for a Mechanic Programs Coordinator. This is a community-oriented youth work position. Start date is January 3,2018. Full job description is attached. Deadline to apply is December 8, 2017 -- -- Shivon Love Director of Youth Programs Neighborhood Bike Works <http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/> (215) 386-0316 x117 *My pronouns <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> are she/her*

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Ideas for places to Stay During an Exchange
by Robert Grossman 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

Hi Think Tank How might we house visiting our shops to help for extended periods? Please reply to the thread with ideas. Here is a start : - volunteers with spare room -hostels -Catholic Ministries -CAIN in Cincinnati -airbnb -camp in a backyard What else could go on this list?

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Pedagogic tools on bike mechanics
by Katy Collet 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

Hi everyone, Cyclo North-South is a community organization in Montréal, Quebec (Canada) that collects used bicycles in order to give access to a way of transportation for people with low income and/or marginalized, through local and international projects. In each projects, we try to reinforce bike mechanics skills of our partners and people receiving bicycles to make them more autonomous since the ressources (bike mechanics, incomes) are very limited especially in rural area. One of the issue of our partners in Africa and Latin America is that they don¹t have easily access to pedagogic tools on bike mechanics. We are currently working on gathering what already exists (local and international) regarding pedagogic tools on bike mechanics (printed or other types) in order to either share those tools to our partners either adapt them so they can be used by youths and general public that is in Togo, Ghana, Haiti, Ecuador, etc. The objective is to provide a teaching tool that includes a guide on tools, tune-ups and repairs. If you know or have access to any kind of learning tools and feel comfortable to share, please write to me at : katy(a)cyclonordsud.org Thanks, Katy Collet Coordonnatrice projets internationaux 514 843-0077 ext. 1006 1 888 843-0077 8717, 8e Avenue, Montréal, QC H1Z 2X4 cyclonordsud.org <http://www.cyclonordsud.org/> facebook.com/cyclonordsud <http://www.facebook.com/cyclonordsud>

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Shop Starter Kit
by alexander＠whitepariah.com 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

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ISO: Consensus Comic
by Josh Bisker 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

Heyyo, does anyone have a comic that about how to do consensus process? Or have a resource that you love the bestest best when it comes to explaining the How or the Why of consensus? Maybe even a document you use at your shop? I'm thinking about making a rudimentary consensus comic and could use help in the way of references to consult. Every google search result about consensus is like "here, read this long document for the next three hours," and in those documents, the "How To" steps are buried in like ten million words about guiding principles. Everyone learns differently, and that's not the best way to learn for a lot of us. A comic could help. Please send me your resources. 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/>

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Blackstone Bicycle Works is hiring a program manager!
by J Michael Eugenio 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

Here at Blackstone Bicycle Works we’re looking for a program manager. If you don’t already know us, Blackstone is a community bike shop and youth program on Chicago’s south side (you can also check out our instagram <https://www.instagram.com/blackstonebikes/> to get an idea of what we do). Over the years the youth program has expanded to include after school and summer programming, gardening camp, physics classes, cooking classes, art on Fridays, a cyclocross team, shop internships, externships with other shops, college advising, career field trips, and even college scholarships. Additionally, the youth are vital to the running of the shop, learning mechanic and business skills, and earning a bike after their first 25 hours in the program. We’ve been successful enough that nearly all of our paid mechanics have come up through the program! That said, there’re lots of ways to grow and improve the business and our youth programming. We're excited to bring on a program manager to work with our current staff, volunteers, and youth on this and are thankful to any of you that can help us find someone that can take on the role. Feel free to follow up with us about the role, the program, or our hiring process! For the right person, this is a really great opportunity. The bike shop is part of a larger non profit and an even larger community space full of cyclists, journalists, artists, baristas, students, organizers, designers, social workers, and community members. Most importantly, the kids and everyone in the shop are great! I’ve attached a program description that can also be found on our website at: exp.st/ESjobs In cooperation, Michael *J. Michael Eugenio* Communications Associate experimentalstation.org 773 241-6044 @expstation: facebook <https://www.facebook.com/expstation/> / twitter <http://twitter.com/expstation> / instagram <https://www.instagram.com/expstation/>

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Cycles for Change (Mpls, MN) Hiring - Retail Sales and Service Manager
by Jason Partridge 31 Oct '17

31 Oct '17

Cycles for Change is a non-profit operating two community bike shops - one in St. Paul and one in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are hiring for a Retail Sales and Service Manager for our newly expanded Minneapolis shop. The Retail Sales and Service Manager will lead a team of 3-5 bike mechanics and sales associates and will be responsible for work-flow, quality assurance, shop processes, staff training/development, and the successful repair of bicycles for customers and used bikes for the sales floor. More details at the following link: http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=142406 Position is open until filled - priority to applications received by November 30. Resume and cover letter to apply. Compensation is $33,000-$40,000/year ($16-19/hr) Email me directly with any questions! Please consider applying!

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Cargo Bicycle Building Apprenticeship Program
by Jan VanderTuin 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

Dear Community Bicycle Builders, Starting November 27th, 2017, the Center for Appropriate Transport in Eugene, OR will be hosting a 4 month long live-in apprenticeship program. Apprentices will learn the frame building skills necessary to fabricate their own Tri-Hauler, as well as the entrepreneurial skills to use their Tri-Hauler for a pedal-powered business venture of their choice. Apprentices will become competent fabricators learning to weld ( TIG and brazing), machinists, industrial sewers, gardeners, CAD users and more. We now have details regarding the course timeline, the cost, and what the apprentices can expect to receive from the program outlined on our website http://hpm.catoregon.org/apprenticeship-program/ Some examples of money-making ventures using the Tri-Hauler can be seen at our business partner's website http://pedalersexpress.com You can also read endorsements from our past apprentices at http://www.catoregon.org/ As of this date 28 folks from around the world have built their own cargo bikes and learned the skills. We will be accepting 3 applicants for our Winter 2017-'18 program. The deadline to send in an application is November 18th, 2017. Please pass along this email to anyone who might be interested in the program. Sincerely, Jan VanderTuin Center for Appropriate Transport

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