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Floor Pump Recommendation
by Bob Giordano 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Great suggestions and experiences coming in on this topic. We've tried many pumps, and most can work well with proper use. Some keys we have learned: -pressure gauge is important -should remain consistent with locking device direction -keep some 'broken' pumps for parts -dual heads good for ease of use -consider a pump for kids, and one that can squeeze into small wheels -have a clearly marked area to store pumps -Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula >> Over the year we have tried many different floor pumps with the pump heads not lasting more than a year. What brand and model floor pump has >> been the most reliable for you? We prefer floor pumps with the gauge close to the floor since the gauges don’t bust when the pump falls over. >> We are okay with either smart head pumps or dual headed >> (Presta/Schrader) on opposite ends of the heads. >> Thanks, >> Andy >> Andy Greif, Executive Director >> Mailing: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 >> Shop: 284 Hill Street, Biddeford >> Shop Phone: 207-282-9700 Cell Phone: 207-229-8199 >> Website: www.communitybike.net >> “Providing Opportunities for Youth to Grow”

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Bike!Bike! 2013
by Plan B 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

Hey Folks, We're working hard at getting ready for Bike!Bike! 2013 down here in New Orleans and I just wanted totake a moment and address some issues with registration, conference events, and looming (extended)*__*deadlines*_._**_ _** We've pushed back the deadlines. *- If you need housing or would like to borrow a bike, you still have time. We need to have your completed registration and bike and housing request in by September 14th. That's it. That's as late as we can push it. *After September 14th, you can still request housing and a bikeand we'll do our best, we just can't guarantee anything. *You may score one or the other, but possibly not both. It depends. We're gonna do our best. *Billeting information for housing is already being sent out! We're trying to handle this in as timely a manner as possible. For this reason, please register as soon as you're able to! (Hint!) **_Registration_*Immediate payment is NOT REQUIRED to register for this event! If you've held back, please go ahead and register. We can accept any contribution when you arrive. _ __*R*__*egistration on the website*_ is a little complicated this year. It's a 2 step process. First, you have to register on the website. It will also ask you to register your affiliation with a bike project or to register a new bike project. If you are unaffiliated with a bike project or are local and want to attend the conference, *just affiliate yourself with "Unaffiliated" located in lovely Chalmette, Louisiana.*The answer to the secret question is Bike. Everyone who asks to join this group will be accepted and then you can move on to..... _*Registration for this year's event*_, which is a whole different matter. Here's where you can let us know about housing needs and whether you need a bike or not. _*EVENTS*_- In addition to the usual menagerie of workshops, Bike!Bike! this year will feature an amazing array of events in celebration of it's 10th Anniversary. *Wednesday*, there's an Alleycat, Book!Book!, hosted by Nola Alleycat. It's free with Bike!Bike! registration, so register now! (hint) More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/476741065754573/?ref=3 * Thurday, *there's an amazing free concert at Armstrong Park featuring the Soul Rebels Brass Band and the special 10th Anniversary edition Bike!Bike! Nola Social Ride. This will be a giant group bike ride with hundreds of people showing off New Orleans and the culture here. It will be pretty friggin' awesome. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/304825819659116/?ref=3 * Friday,*you'll have your chance to shake your ass off at Booty!Booty! a show featuring some of the Dance Music in New Orleans, from Brass bands to Bounce Artists. *You can only attend if you're a registered Bike!Bike! attendee, volunteer, or housing provider.* More info:https://www.facebook.com/events/693609703999878/?ref=3 * Saturday, it's Bike!Bike!'s 10th Birthday Party. *The location's awesome and we're going to feature some New Orleans cultural icons that we don't want to reveal just yet, but it's going to be incredible. Also, there will be cake. *Sunday*will be our closer and we're going out with a *bang!* This is also a little secret, *but don't leave before Sunday night or you're going to miss something amazing. *We'll send out more details as the time gets closer. _*FOOD - *_There will be breakfast every morning, featuring gourmet coffee from local St. Coffee, a constantsupporter of bike culture in New Orleans and breakfast prepared by New Orleans' own Community Kitchen,a grass roots non-profit that feeds the needy in New Orleans. We'll need a few dedicated volunteers for setting up food each day and working with Community Kitchen, so please let us know if you're interested. Community Kitchen will also be handling our food needs for lunch on Thursday and Friday and on Saturday, in lieu of lunch we'll be hosting a 6pm Shrimp and Vegetable boilsoyou can get to the big birthday party with a belly full of yummy. Don't worry, we're making sure that we have as many veg and gluten free options available as possible. That's about the best update we can give you right now. Any specific questions, please respond to this thread or email us at nolabikeproject(a)gmail.com. -- Victor Pizarro Project Organizer Plan B, The New Orleans Community Bike Project

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Reminder: Interbike registration deadline TODAY at 5:00 MST
by David Eyer Davis 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Hey all, if you'd like to go to Interbike with us and represent the Bike Collective Network, sign on up today! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApahCby7kJnBdG9mYklubG52cUdqVy… -- David Eyer Davis Executive Director Bicycle Collective c: 801-230-6308 www.bicyclecollective.org The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Fwd: Bikes 4 Life Invitation - 09/22/13
by Sarah McCullough 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Hey colectivo folks, If any of you all want to participate a bike movement out of Colombia, it sounds pretty rad. They currently only have two cities participating in the US--New York City and (I'm pretty sure) Davis. Let's grow that number! Details are below... Sarah McC ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: clara ines perez pineda <claperpi(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 3:40 PM Subject: Bikes 4 Life Invitation - 09/22/13 To: "smcc(a)ucdavis.edu" <smcc(a)ucdavis.edu> Hi Sarah, It was really nice to meet you last night! Thanks a lot for all of your suggestions, ideas and your interest to spread the word about Bicis por la Vida. Here is a blurb about it. "Bikes 4 Life" is a movement created in Colombia last year to promote bicycling as a sustainable way of urban transport. This year its leaders are promoting a worldwide action on September 22nd which is also the international Car Free day. So far more than 170 initiatives have signed up including a lot of bike groups in Latin America, Europe and Africa. For further information and join the movement please visit http://www.bicisporlavida.org/en/ Many thanks again, Clara Perez

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I spoke to soon! BCN CAN go to Interbike!
by David Eyer Davis 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

I spoke too soon! I just heard back from Interbike last minute, we are able to go! We have a limited number of tickets, and need those definitely going need to sign up on the following document before Monday at 5:00 PM, no exceptions. Badges will be awarded on a first-come/first-serve basis, so make sure to sign up quickly if you're sure you're able to go. Going to Interbike comes with responsibility: Firstly, everyone attending has to sign up for two shifts at the Bicycle Collective Network booth, where we'll be representing the Bicycle Collective and the Alliance for Walking and Biking. Secondly, we will not tolerate conduct that doesn't represent us favorably to the rest of the Bicycling Industry. Being inconsiderate of an exhibitor's time, heckling for swag or deals from people you haven't developed a relationship with or who haven't clearly offered that sort of thing, or generally behaving like a child will earn you a boot from the show. We're not willing to jeopardize the reputation of the Bicycle Collective Network. Barring major conflicts, we'd also like to do a mandatory night out for Collective folks on Tuesday night, the night before the show, where we would briefly go over our responsibilities formally and then just kick back, catch up across the city, state, and national lines between our different shops. If you're able to provide your own accommodation, just sign up on the 'Registrants' and "BCN Booth Volunteer Shifts" tab on the document and we'll just see you at the night out, the booth, and the show! If you would like to split a room, sign up in the "Rooms" tab. We're trying to keep it about 4-6 to a room, the more the cheaper, so rather than spread yourselves out, consolidate so we can knock off excess rooms on the nights we're not using them. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApahCby7kJnBdG9mYklubG52cUdqVy… In the event that more people sign up than we have badges for, we can get badges from Mary at the Alliance for Walking and Biking. I'll let you know if you're put on the waitlist for those badges and put your name in for allocation once she decides where they're going. Thanks! Davey -- David Eyer Davis Executive Director Bicycle Collective c: 801-230-6308 www.bicyclecollective.org The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Des Moines Bicycle Collective seeks first executive director
by Carl Voss 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

After six years, the Des Moines Bicycle Collective has now grown enough to justify hiring its first full-time executive director. Exciting and scary times. Kent Newman and myself, two founding members, are about to cycle off the board (literally and figuratively) at year's end. The timing is ripe for someone to step up. Neither of us will toss our hats in the ring; we're ready to hand off the reins. Earlier this year, the Collective moved into a new 3,500 sq. ft. space and our program has exploded. And, so has the potential. We also operate a B-cycle program (6 stations and 38 bikes) that will nearly double its presence in 2014. Link to job description: http://www.dsmbikecollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CollectiveEDJob… Candidates can contact me for details. Thanks and see you on the road, Carl Voss carlvoss(a)mac.com Mobile: 515-210-0237 Des Moines Bicycle Collective, Central Iowa's only nonprofit bike shop. Become a member today for $40.Use our secure donation form.

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Interbike- No Bicycle Collective Network booth provided this year
by David Eyer Davis 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Hi All, Since last I mentioned going to Interbike on this list, I have tried to communicate regularly with our normal contacts and elsewhere to secure a booth for the BCN, with the help of Jeff at Alliance for Walking and Biking. After citing concerns that there wasn't enough space provided for non-profits in the new convention center, Interbike ultimately never got back to me, and in the end Jeff was only able to secure a 6ft booth for the Alliance. Because of this, the Bike Collective Network won't have a booth and we at the Utah Bike Collectives won't be going this year. I hope this doesn't stymie anyone's trip. After the dust settles I'll try and get to the bottom of why booth space and passes weren't forthcoming. Thanks, David Eyer Davis Executive Director Bicycle Collective c: 801-230-6308 www.bicyclecollective.org The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Bike! Bike! Northeast 2013 is almost here!
by Steph Richardson 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

*Bike! Bike! Northeast * *September 6th-8th * *Worcester, MA* Worcester Earn-a-Bike is pumped to host this soon-to-be-happening regional Bike! Bike! event! We've got bike rides, discussions, workshops, live music, a BBQ, and other events planned like whoa and we'd love to see y'all here! Registration is live! It's *highly* encouraged that you hustle on over to the online registration form and fill in some info about yourself so we can find y'all some housing and bikes and make sure we have enough food for everyone. *CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EsjBY9Rxb8cWjqgErxRLYw_BwavSH9uMSdHw5RJ_Jm…> * Also be sure to check out the Bike! Bike! Northeast website where you can find more details about the schedule and whatnot: BIKEBIKENE.COM<http://bikebikene.com> Email me back if you have any questions! I'll be happy to answer them or direct you to folks who can. Cheers! Steph & Worcester Earn-a-Bike ------------------------------------------------ www.worcesterearnabike.org www.bikebikene.com

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Interbike
by Mark Friis 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

So what is the numbers for co op participation at Interbike? Mark Friis Executive Director, Inland Empire Biking Alliance PO Box 9266 Redlands, CA 92375 909-800-4322 *mfriis(a)iebikingalliance.org*<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/mfriis@iebikingalliance.org> ** WWW.IEBIKE.ORG <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/WWW.IEBIKE.ORG>

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Job Opportunity - Bike/Ped Coordinator in Nashville, TN
by Adams Carroll 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Hi All, This is a killer opportunity. Please share with infrastructure nerds. Details here: http://walkbikenash.blogspot.com/2013/08/metro-nashville-public-works-is-hi… All the best, Adams Carroll Program Manager Walk/Bike Nashville <http://www.walkbikenashville.org/> c: (503) 593-4945 *Since 1998, Walk/Bike Nashville has sought to make active transportation an option for Nashvillians, no matter where they live or where they're trying to go.**We want our sidewalks and bikeways to support active living, commuting options, and recreational opportunities.**Together, we're building a more walkable, bikeable, livable Nashville.*

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Fwd: Velocity Bicycle Mechanic Training Program
by Bayley Vanderpoel 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Hello all, I'm one of the regular volunteers at The Velocity Bicycle Cooperative in Alexandria, Virginia. I'm reaching out on behalf of our Coop to see what kind of training programs other bicycle coops may have available to share. We're evaluating all training program options so anything you have to get us started would be really beneficial. Thank you! Bayley Velocity Bicycle Coop 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria http://velocitycoop.org/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bayley Vanderpoel <bayley.vanderpoel(a)velocitycoop.org> Date: Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 9:18 AM Subject: Velocity Bicycle Mechanic Training Program To: John Patterson <john.patterson(a)velocitycoop.org> John, I think one of Velocity's challenges with volunteer recruitment & retention is keeping the beginners engaged and feeling productive, particularly when things are slow in the shop. I often see beginner volunteers standing around uncertain of what to do without significant amounts of supervision. I think that even more would-be volunteers are interested in volunteering but they're discouraged with their lack of a maintenance skills. I'd like to propose organizing a bicycle mechanic training program, the main objectives being to keep volunteers engaged & self sufficient, ensuring a well rounded education, and useful support of our activities. It would be great if this program could be checklist & guidebook focused and not instructor led so the burden wouldn't fall so heavy on any current volunteers. Perhaps there's many levels of bicycle mechanic and you have to complete a checklist of activities to get to the next level. i.e., each level getting more complex then the last. I think a program like this would be particularly beneficial in the winter when volunteers will have plenty of time for bike builds. If you're interested in an idea like this, is it ok if I reach out to the ThinkTank distribution list and ask what sort of training programs are already out there that we could potentially evaluate adopting, or would you prefer someone from the board to email them? If you're ok with me asking on behalf of Velocity, then I'll follow up with you to show you what I've found and what I think can be beneficial for helping recruit, educate, and retain volunteers. Bayley

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Vancouver bike mechanics try to change industry bad attitudes
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

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Vancouver bike mechanics try to change industry bad attitudes
by director 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Interesting article about customer service in bike shops. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/08/bc-bike-mec… -- Ride On! Rich Points http://communitycycles.org Executive Director (c)303-589-0597 (w)720-565-6019 Community Cycles is Boulder's only bike shop dedicated to bike commuting. Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCycles

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point of sale software?
by Rick Nonnekes 17 Aug '13

17 Aug '13

Cycle Transitions, a small do-it-yourself bike shop in Cobourg, Ontario has been in existence for a year now and we're happy to say that it's been a great success (25+ volunteers, 80+ members, a busy shop, high school students doing community service hours, and ~$7000 income from sales, memberships and donations!) We feel we're ready to take another step in our development - a real cash system including cash box and point of sale software. We'd like to know what other shops are using and how you integrate this with your accounting. Please let us know what's working for you. thanks! Rick Nonnekes manager, Cycle Transitions

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Liability Waiver Samples
by director 16 Aug '13

16 Aug '13

Hey All, We're going to start using a liability waiver. I'm looking for examples to model ours after. Please send yours to the list and/or post on the wiki. Thanks! -- Ride On! Rich Points http://communitycycles.org Executive Director (c)303-589-0597 (w)720-565-6019 Community Cycles is Boulder's only bike shop dedicated to bike commuting. Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCycles

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Fire at Bike Farm in PDX
by Judith Feist 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

The shop where I work we have a metal tin for soiled rags. Also, the print/art studio where I used to work used plastic bins through out the studio for chemical/oil soiled rags...don't just throw them away in the trash can with other garbage...be careful with any material that is soiled with grease or oil... Judith Sent from my Windows Phone ------------------------------ From: wormsign(a)gmail.com Sent: 8/15/2013 5:33 PM To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Fire at Bike Farm in PDX http://bikeportland.org/2013/08/15/opening-day-fire-causes-serious-damage-a… Watch your rags Enzo Loconte Board Secretary Bikerowave

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Fire at Bike Farm in PDX
by wormsign＠gmail.com 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

http://bikeportland.org/2013/08/15/opening-day-fire-causes-serious-damage-a… Watch your rags Enzo Loconte Board Secretary Bikerowave

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Shop Coordinator Position Opening at the Recyclery in Chicago!
by Darren Knox 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

The Recyclery Collective is looking for a very experienced (2yrs plus) mechanic to run our used bike reconditioning operation and manage our storage and shop facilities. Experience working on all eras of bicycles and ordering parts for a small shop is a must! Experience working with bike collectives and community mindset is a plus! Full job posting here: http://www.therecyclery.org/index.php/job/ E-mail resumes to darren(a)therecyclery.org or info(a)therecyclery.org -- Volunteer Coordinator, Shop Coordinator www.therecyclery.org 7628 N. Paulina ▪ Chicago, IL 60626 ▪ 773.262.5900 *The Recyclery Collective seeks to build community through the restoration of donated and discarded bicycles.* Donate <http://www.therecyclery.org/donate> or volunteer!<http://www.therecyclery.org/volunteer>

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Fwd: Question from a non-profit program in Western Massachusetts
by Jon Sher 08 Aug '13

08 Aug '13

Marcia. Is looking for a community bike shop in Western MA. Does anyone know of any Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Info <info(a)worcesterearnabike.org> > Date: August 8, 2013, 11:27:24 AM EDT > To: jonathansher(a)charter.net > Subject: Fwd: Question from a non-profit program in Western Massachusetts > > > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Marcia Eagleson <MEagleson(a)valleyopp.com> >> Date: August 8, 2013, 8:54:28 AM EDT >> To: Info <info(a)worcesterearnabike.org> >> Cc: "worcesterearnabikebod(a)lists.riseup.net" <worcesterearnabikebod(a)lists.riseup.net> >> Subject: RE: Question from a non-profit program in Western Massachusetts >> >> Hello, >> >> I was wondering if you had heard anything from any of your colleagues to see if there were any similar programs here in Springfield. >> >> I look forward to hearing from you soon. >> >> Regards, >> Marcia >> >> From: Info [info(a)worcesterearnabike.org] >> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 9:35 AM >> To: Marcia Eagleson >> Cc: worcesterearnabikebod(a)lists.riseup.net >> Subject: Re: Question from a non-profit program in Western Massachusetts >> >> I will ask our shop managers if there are any programs like ours in yourvarea >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Aug 1, 2013, at 9:33 AM, Marcia Eagleson <MEagleson(a)valleyopp.com> wrote: >> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I work for a non-profit program helping people to improves their lives through providing GED prep courses, ESL classes, Citizenship classes, and through helping clients find meaningful employment. >>> >>> We are working on a summer grant position and one population we serve are clients currently receiving housing aid (that will soon be pulled) and the cliens are attending our summer classes to find better employment and perhaps even schooling. >>> >>> I have one client, a single mom, who was looking for a bike and would really benefit from any cheap inexpensive bike programs here in Western Massachusetts. I thought there was a free or cheap bike program but out here in Springfield I can't seem to find any information on this.........is there such a program, and if so, can you forward this information on to me so I can share it with her? >>> >>> I work in Chicopee MA but live and Holyoke MA and know there is a program in Holyoke somewhere but my client lives in Springfield. >>> I look forward to hearing from you soon. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Marcia >>> >>> Marcia Eagleson >>> Education and Career Advisor >>> Valley Opportunity Council

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Revolve Community Bike Shop needs a Shop Mgr
by Elizabeth Bejan 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

The Revolve Community Bike Shops in the Greater Kansas City area needs a Shop Manger. Please see this link on our website: http://revolvekc.org/2013/08/06/revolve-needs-shop-manager/ -- reuse, reduce, recycle, Revolve! Elizabeth Bejan, MSW Executive Director, Revolve 816-835-3310 (cell) www.facebook.com/RevolveKC.org www.revolvekc.org Revolve acts on the belief that the bicycle is the simple solution for healthy lifestyles, and affordable, earth-friendly transportation. We get Kansas City cycling!

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Bike!Bike! 2013
by Plan B 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

Dear Think Tank, We know that many of you areplanning to attend Bike!Bike! 2013 in New Orleans October 3-6th this year. This is a call out to encourage people to register on the website www.BikeBike.org We are planning a comprehensive conference and we'd like as many of you to pre-register as possible. At this point the event is less than 2 months away and we can only guarantee housing (included in the conference!!!) if you register by September 10th at the latest. Please time some find in your schedule to register online soon if you plan on coming. It will help us greatly in our planning. Additionally, this is a call for workshop registration. There is an option on the website to register the workshop you'd like to present. Please help us by submitting any potential workshops soon. We're trying to avoid last minute "cramming" and want this event to be well organized and run smoothly. We've been hard at working putting together an exciting and diverse conference (with multiple dance parties!!!!) and all we need from you is some input. One-sided relationships aren't healthy! So be a pal, sign up today. If we keep going on like this we're going to have togo into relationship counseling and that's no fun for anybody. Thanks y'all. Any questions, please respond to this thread. I'm also cross-posting this to the Facebook group. Any questions, please respond to this thread or email me at bikebike2013(a)gmail.com. Thanks y'all!!! See you in October! Love, peace, and bike grease, -- Victor Pizarro Project Organizer Plan B, The New Orleans Community Bike Project

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Reusable Repair Checklist Tag
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 03 Aug '13

03 Aug '13

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Reusable Repair Checklist Tag
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 03 Aug '13

03 Aug '13

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Reusable Repair Checklist Tag
by summitcyclingcenter＠yahoo.com 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Great idea, Rich! Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Luke Box" <lukebox(a)gmail.com> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Reusable Repair Checklist Tag Date: Mon, Jul 29, 2013 8:57 pm Nice! Just sent this to our committee. I really like the prioritized nature and specificity of it. It's awesome to get volunteers to get in on fixing bikes to ride, but it's hard to control for quality when there are a lot of people in house. Seems this list would help diminish rolling bikes to the streets, that aren't really ready to go. Luke Box TheBrokeSpoke Lexington KY On Jul 29, 2013 1:20 PM, "director" <director(a)communitycycles.org> wrote: Hey All, We just spent some time and redid the tag we use to track repairs on a bike. I'm sure your shops are similar to ours in that many mechanics of varying skill levels will work on a single bike before it's distributed back to the world for use. This make it challenging to ensure a standard of quality on any given bike leaving the shop. As we fleshed out the tag we realized that it could function loosely as a curriculum. For most mechanics, especially students we suggest starting at the top and working down the list. I've come to realize that no two mechanics will do things in the exact same way, everyone has their own style. We've been suggesting that folks do the first two items in order and then address the rest of the repairs at their discretion. Of course we couldn't put everything on a half page so we had to make compromises. You'll notice as you get closer to the bottom of the tag the categories are a little more broad and don't get into the finer details. We're working on a final check list that will include finer details like checking bearing play, tire wear, fine tune derailleurs and brakes... The final checklist won't hang on the bike but it'll be around the shop and part of our training. Stay tuned for this. We print these double sided, cut them in half and laminate them. We hang them on the handlebars and fill them out with a Sharpie. When the bike is done and gone we clean the Sharpie off with 90% rubbing alcohol and a rag. This allows us to use one tag over and over and over. We've been using these tags for about 2 weeks now and it's been awesome. Communication between mechanics is much clearer and bikes are getting done faster. It's really helped orient Earn-A-Bike students to what needs to be done next on their bike. Anyway if you think it's a good idea feel free to adapt it to your shops needs. -- Ride On! Rich Points http://communitycycles.org Executive Director (c)303-589-0597 (w)720-565-6019 Community Cycles is Boulder's only bike shop dedicated to bike commuting. Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCycles _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org To manage your subscription, plase visit: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Executive Director job in Jackson, MI
by Scott TenBrink 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

Hoping that the info below might reach some cool people who want to work hard in a cool town. the ED oversees the Armory Bike Union, our version of a community bike shop. Thanks for sharing with others! Scott TenBrink Executive Director Fitness Council of Jackson * * 225 North Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 990-9798 scott(a)fitnesscouncil.org www.fitnesscouncil.org facebook.com/FitnessCouncil We are seeking applications for a new Executive Director of the Fitness Council of Jackson. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in related field (Nonprofit Administration, Urban Planning, Public Health, etc.), excellent written and oral communications skills, leadership and fundraising experience in a nonprofit setting, and familiarity with concepts of active living community environments. Full job description at www.fitnesscouncil.org. Please direct resumes and salary requirements to Fitness Council of Jackson, Search Committee, 225 N. Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201 or email toinfo(a)fitnesscouncil.org. Position is open until filled. Full job description and application requirements<http://www.fitnesscouncil.org/downloads/ExecDirectorJobDescription2013.pdf> fitnesscouncil.org/downloads/ExecDirectorJobDescription2013.pdf

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