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La Bikery Co-operative needs your help (vote)!
by La Bikery 18 Nov '12

18 Nov '12

Hello Bicycle enthusiasts! We are *La Bikery*, a new bicycle co-op that just recently opened its doors in Moncton, New Brunswick (Canada)! We are very grateful for this network resource and for all of the useful information that is shared on through the think tank. La Bikery Co-operative has been selected as one of six finalists from the Atlantic region (Canada) in The Co-operators National Co-op Contest. It is now up to the public to vote through Facebook to determine the winners – and La Bikery is looking to engage the international bicycle community to help it earn a a grant to help with great new projects in sight to help support cycling in our community. A prize for the National Co-op Challenge would help La Bikery offer a series of workshops on bicycle mechanics know-how and safe cycling practices and a bursary program to help future facilitators receive qualified training. The co-op would also like to create a Recycle-a-Bike program to give a second life to used bicycles so more people from the community can gain access to bikes. Please visit our facebook page to learn all about what we'be been up to in Moncton! https://www.facebook.com/LaBikery The social media-based contest is designed to support small and expanding co-ops during 2012, The International Year of Co-operatives. Each finalist has produced a short video making their pitch, and voting is open to anyone with a Facebook account, through The Co-operators Facebook page. The three co-ops in each region with the most votes on their video will receive prizes of $30,000, $15,000 and $10,000 from The Co-operators to help them grow their co-op. If you are on facebook, PLEASE watch our video and vote for us! Here is how: 1. Log into your facebook account. 2. Click on this link: https://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/291687 3. Click anywhere on the image. 4. Click on "watch videos + VOTE!" ***You may need to grant the app permission in order to proceed further. If you do not grant permission, your vote will not count. Also, it is not possible to vote from a mobile device. The app will only work from a computer. 5. Share the link on your facebook wall and Invite all of your friends to this event! https://www.facebook.com/events/216186701848610/ Contest ends November 21st, so please vote by then. THANKS YOU! *Coopérative La Bikery Co-operative * *Centre de vélo communautaire /Community Bicycle Centre* *120 boul. Assomption blvd, Moncton NB* * * *Jeudis: 15 h à 20 h/**Thursdays 3pm-8pm* *Samedis 11 h à 16 h/**Saturdays 11am-4pm* *www.facebook.com/labikery* * *

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Job opening at the League
by Carolyn Szczepanski 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Hey folks- We have an opening here at the League for a Communications Manager. Just wanted to spread the word! If you have any questions, please let me know! http://www.idealist.org/view/job/Zp6x5mk2p4FP/ Carolyn Szczepanski Director of Communications League of American Bicyclists carolyn(a)bikeleague.org (202) 621-5452 Bicycling Means Business at the 2013 National Bike Summit. Sign up today<http://www.bikeleague.org/summit13>!

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AccountingCoach.com
by Jonathan Morrison 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

I thought I would share a great free resource for learning how to do your own accounting, or for keeping tabs on who is doing it. http://www.accountingcoach.com/ Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison Executive Director Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 w: 801-328-2453 c: 801-688-0183 f: 801-466-3856 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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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 75, Issue 14
by arik grier 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Hello Kylie, BICAS, Brian, and hello again Sam! I talked with Dustin from Community Spoke yesterday. Fortunately they didn't lose all their tools as the media portrayed it, lost their box wrenches but most of the specialty bike tools still there, did lose two very important cargo bikes. Maybe donations would still be helpful. Great to see the national network taking notice and trying to help, and you should check out their website at http://thecommunityspoke.org/ and you can contact Alex or others there at thecommunityspoke(a)gmail.com I'll cc them too, I don't know if they are on the ThinkTank list and would be great for them to get connected if they aren't already.The Community Spoke is a really cool resource here in Boston! -Arik Bikes Not Bombs From: Brian K <slobrian(a)gmail.com> Date: November 15, 2012 11:47:43 AM EST To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] The Community Spoke in Boston robbed?! Reply-To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> This is so horrible. Talk about stealing directly from your community. I have extra tools which I could send their way. If you're already talking to them, perhaps you can send info back to the list concerning whether they are ready to accept shipments and where to send? On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 8:02 AM, Samantha Herr <samanthazherr(a)gmail.com> wrote: That's an awesome idea, Kylie! I've contacted Community Spoke! about your sentiments. On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Kylie Walzak <bicas(a)bicas.org> wrote: Hi Think Tankers - A friend alerted me to this story: http://bostinno.com/2012/11/14/community-spoke-robbed-boston/ Anyone know any more details? More importantly, can we come together as a community and crowd source some financial support to help get this group back on their feet? Who has contact with The Community Spoke? -Kylie Walzak love, peace, and bicycle grease~ your friends at BICAS http://www.bicas.org _______________________________________________ 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.… _______________________________________________ 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.… _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… ------------- Arik Grier Operations & Outreach Director Bikes Not Bombs www.bikesnotbombs.org 617-522-0222 x100

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Lots of Bikes on this weeks Living On Earth
by Rich Points 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

http://www.loe.org/shows/shows.html?programID=12-P13-00045 -- -- 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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Hurricane Sandy and Bike Relief
by Helen 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

Dear Community Bike Shops, Thank you so much to everyone from near and far who is helping to support efforts in the clean up and recovery of Hurricane Sandy and keeping us in your thoughts. In New York City, Recycle-A-Bicycle's own warehouse and job training center received 3 feet of water in the storm surge that came with the hurricane and caused an electrical fire in the building. Though we still have no heat at any of our locations, we are keeping our fingers warm by fixing up bikes for our partners and friends helping with <http://btaoregon.org/2012/11/support-relief-efforts-in-new-york/>hurricane relief <http://btaoregon.org/2012/11/support-relief-efforts-in-new-york/>. Here are some short videos from Staten Island<https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Wr9594oKZNQ>and the Rockaways <http://youtu.be/olForyqALZ4> that give you some idea of the devastating impact of Sandy. The recovery effort will take months if not years, and Recycle-A-Bicycle is actively helping in the recovery. Even now, most impacted locations have no heat, water, power and very little cell phone service. There is a severe gas shortage and bicycles can play an important role in delivering food, supplies, transportation and information. In Red Hook, Brooklyn right now bike messengers travelling from building to building are the primary way residents in the neighborhood are receiving information about where hot food and supplies are being distributed on a day to day basis. In our own way we are trying to make a contribution to our neighbors recover. This week we've delivered 8 bikes, racks and baskets to 2 neighborhoods for food and supply distribution. This Saturday, we'll be setting up a mobile bike shop in Red Hook. We've been actively talking to our partners about how to help and will continue to donate and repair bikes for organizations that need it. Our friends in Oregon reached out and very generously set this page up for us <http://btaoregon.org/2012/11/support-relief-efforts-in-new-york/>so that we can work overtime to put together more bikes to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Please help us spread the word and help us support relief efforts if you can. Thanks so much. http://btaoregon.org/2012/11/support-relief-efforts-in-new-york/ All my best, Helen -- Helen Ho Development Director Recycle-A-Bicycle 718.858.2972 recycleabicycle.org FB <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Recycle-A-Bicycle/62453932286> @RAB_NYC

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Bike share program
by Mike Stefanuk 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Hello, We are in the process of developing a bike share program on campus at Trent University for next spring. I was wondering if anyone has any insight, words of wisdom or suggestions for running such a program, especially on a university campus. Are there other similar programs that I can borrow ideas from? Links to resources on the subject would also be helpful. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Cheers, -- ----- Mike Stefanuk Workshop Facilitator B!KE @ TRENT trent(a)communitybikeshop.org 705-775-7227

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Is your shop OSHA Compliant?
by Rich Points 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

Hey All, I just went to a day long seminar on Human Resources where they spent some time talking about OSHA. From what they said at the seminar OSHA can come in at any time and audit your shop. Apparently if they find violations they can fine the shit out of you. Here are some things I learned and remember this was 20mins of a day long seminar, there are week long classes on this stuff. This is a very short list. - All chemicals and solvents should have warning labels on them clearly stating what's in them in *multiple languages* - You should not keep aspirin, ibuprofen, neosporin or any other pharmaceuticals that someone could potentially have a reaction to in your medicine cabinet* * - Exit signs should be on all doors. - There should be no trip hazards. - Your staff needs to go through trainings on such things as how to use a ladder. This list is nowhere close to comprehensive but I'm going to be looking into this more in the coming weeks and months. We've been around for almost seven years now never had a serious accident and I want to keep it that way. What are you guys doing to keep your shops safe and maybe even OSHA compliant? 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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Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toronto?
by Geoffrey Bercarich 04 Nov '12

04 Nov '12

I would like to ask a formal question ? Would anyone be interested in attending a bike conference in Feb 15th in Toronto Canada that consists of educational workshops, forums, and discussions on topics ranging from wheel building, consensus decision-making, gender dynamics, and of course, how to make a community bike space and cyclists survive through winter. All workshops will be presented and facilitated by attendees. *Please reply with interest so we can gauge interest.*

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Assembling List of Student/University Bike Collectives and Advocacy Groups
by Ryan Feller 04 Nov '12

04 Nov '12

Hello Think Tank, I am assembling a list of student/university bike collectives and advocacy groups, hoping that by organizing and learning from each other and from outside experts, we can multiply our efforts to increase bicycle use. Does anyone know of any bicycling-related student groups, or individual students with an interest in bicycle advocacy? I am also interested in environmental and public transit-related groups. -- Ryan Feller Transit and Bicycle Coordinator New College of Florida '15 (941) 894-4333

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Storing Bikes near a Pipe Organ
by wormsign＠gmail.com 03 Nov '12

03 Nov '12

Does crossed spokes dampen resonance? mfen651(a)aol.com wrote: >Odd, but a real concern! > >I come at this from the perspective of a very involved and serious cyclist, and a long time Director of Touring technical/logistics. > >The answer is a resounding yes; placed in close proximity to a musical instrument or other source that is producing a substantial sound (sound wave), the bikes will indeed produce a (corresponding) response. > >There are a number of ways to terminate or prevent that response from occurring. (1) Don't put the bikes near the source of sound. (2) Don't put the source of sound near the bikes. (3) (on a more serious note) Insulate/isolate the bikes from the sound source. Padding is one good way to do this. Even wrapping the bikes in a blanket will have this effect. Putting cardboard (folded or broken down boxes) between the bikes and the sound source will also accomplish this. (4) Laying the bikes down so they are slicing through the sound, rather than in the path of the sound will also lessen but not extinguish the response. > >Be aware, depending on the bicycles characteristics, and size, more than just the spokes will respond. Most materials have a response to sound, though we often don't hear it, its there. If you put multiple bikes in the path of a focused sound wave, you will hear its response I promise. > >Hope this helps. > >Matt >A very interested cyclist and reader. > > > > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Campus Bike Project <campusbikeproject(a)gmail.com> >To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >Sent: Fri, Nov 2, 2012 11:11 am >Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Storing Bikes near a Pipe Organ > > >When the Schwinntonation performed at they made almost all the bicycle parts sing, but the sound probably depends heavily on the bike. > > >On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 8:28 AM, Harold Schreckengost <mewshi(a)mewshi.com> wrote: > >I would imagine that, if it does make the spokes or anything vibrate, it would only be harmonic/sympathetic vibration (the spokes would only vibrate near the frequency they would ring at if plucked). > >I would just give it a try. The padding idea isn't bad, either, just to ensure silence from them. > > > >On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 8:24 AM, Henry Dunbar <henry(a)phoenixbikes.org> wrote: > > > >Okay, this is an odd one, but I'll ask it anyway: Anyone have experience storing bikes near a pipe organ and if so, do the bikes make any noise due to the vibration? > > >I ask b/c we're considering working with a local church to give away a bunch of little kid bikes around the holidays. The pastor says I can store them in the choir loft until the event in December, but the choir director has concerns that they'll make noise (i.e. vibrating spokes) because they'll literally be right next to the huge pipe organ. I suppose it's possible, but told them I honestly didn't know and would check in with this astute body to see if anyone has first hand knowledge of a situation like this. > > >My guess is we won't know until we get them in there. > > >Anybody? > > >Henry >Phoenix Bikes >Arlington, VA > > > >_______________________________________________ >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.… > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >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.… > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >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.… > > > >_______________________________________________ >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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Storing Bikes near a Pipe Organ
by Henry Dunbar 03 Nov '12

03 Nov '12

Okay, this is an odd one, but I'll ask it anyway: Anyone have experience storing bikes near a pipe organ and if so, do the bikes make any noise due to the vibration? I ask b/c we're considering working with a local church to give away a bunch of little kid bikes around the holidays. The pastor says I can store them in the choir loft until the event in December, but the choir director has concerns that they'll make noise (i.e. vibrating spokes) because they'll literally be right next to the huge pipe organ. I suppose it's possible, but told them I honestly didn't know and would check in with this astute body to see if anyone has first hand knowledge of a situation like this. My guess is we won't know until we get them in there. Anybody? Henry Phoenix Bikes Arlington, VA

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Private Bike Repair Lessons?
by summitcyclingcenter＠yahoo.com 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

I'm available for one on one instruction. Members can exchange work credits for tutelage or they can pay cash. I also teach a free basic bike repair class. Later, there will be an advanced class; for that there will be a tuition fee Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Rich Points" <director(a)communitycycles.org> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Private Bike Repair Lessons? Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012 13:31 Hey All, We're playing with the idea of offering private bike repair sessions. This would be for folks who already have a bike and don't qualify EAB and would like more guidance/instruction working on their bikes. We have a membership which gives you access to the shop and tools but not necessarily and instructor. Private lessons would help us fill this gap. Are any of you guys doing this? Would love to hear your experience. Questions 2hrs? - 3hrs? Scheduling? Cost to participants? Staffing/Volunteering Promoting 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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Private Bike Repair Lessons?
by Rich Points 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Hey All, We're playing with the idea of offering private bike repair sessions. This would be for folks who already have a bike and don't qualify EAB and would like more guidance/instruction working on their bikes. We have a membership which gives you access to the shop and tools but not necessarily and instructor. Private lessons would help us fill this gap. Are any of you guys doing this? Would love to hear your experience. Questions - 2hrs? - 3hrs? - Scheduling? - Cost to participants? - Staffing/Volunteering - Promoting 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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Getting started
by Harold Schreckengost 27 Oct '12

27 Oct '12

Hey, everyone! For next spring, the owners of the LBS and I are hoping to have a co-op together. Preferably by late March or early April. What, as far as tools, fixtures, etc, will we need? And what will we need for paperwork, record-keeping, etc? (We're in Pennsylvania, by the way, if that matters much) The more detailed you can be, the better, and the more I will owe you. Any help I can get from you guys would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Harold Schreckengost

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toron to?
by summitcyclingcenter＠yahoo.com 27 Oct '12

27 Oct '12

Ohio does not issue enhanced driver licenses Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "summitcyclingcenter(a)yahoo.com" <summitcyclingcenter(a)yahoo.com> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toron to? Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012 07:54 Interesting! I'll check Ohio BMV. THANKS Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Matt Brittenham" <mattface(a)gmail.com> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toronto? Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012 08:20 If your state offers an enhanced drivers license, that is a slightly less expensive, and quicker alternative to a passport for crossing the canada border. In VT it took less than 10 days to get an enhanced ID, and costs $25 on top of the regular drivers license fee. They also do Non-Driver ID. On Oct 25, 2012, at 8:16 AM, summitcyclingcenter(a)yahoo.com wrote:I would attend but for two limitations-the passport requirement and February is at the bottom of the income cycle. Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Geoffrey Bercarich" <geoff.bercarich(a)gmail.com> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toronto? Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012 22:39 I would like to ask a formal question ? Would anyone be interested in attending a bike conference in Feb 15th in Toronto Canada that consists of educational workshops, forums, and discussions on topics ranging from wheel building, consensus decision-making, gender dynamics, and of course, how to make a community bike space and cyclists survive through winter. All workshops will be presented and facilitated by attendees. Please reply with interest so we can gauge interest. _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toronto?
by summitcyclingcenter＠yahoo.com 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Interesting! I'll check Ohio BMV. THANKS Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Matt Brittenham" <mattface(a)gmail.com> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toronto? Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012 08:20 If your state offers an enhanced drivers license, that is a slightly less expensive, and quicker alternative to a passport for crossing the canada border. In VT it took less than 10 days to get an enhanced ID, and costs $25 on top of the regular drivers license fee. They also do Non-Driver ID. On Oct 25, 2012, at 8:16 AM, summitcyclingcenter(a)yahoo.com wrote:I would attend but for two limitations-the passport requirement and February is at the bottom of the income cycle. Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Geoffrey Bercarich" <geoff.bercarich(a)gmail.com> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toronto? Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012 22:39 I would like to ask a formal question ? Would anyone be interested in attending a bike conference in Feb 15th in Toronto Canada that consists of educational workshops, forums, and discussions on topics ranging from wheel building, consensus decision-making, gender dynamics, and of course, how to make a community bike space and cyclists survive through winter. All workshops will be presented and facilitated by attendees. Please reply with interest so we can gauge interest. _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toronto?
by summitcyclingcenter＠yahoo.com 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

I would attend but for two limitations-the passport requirement and February is at the bottom of the income cycle. Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Geoffrey Bercarich" <geoff.bercarich(a)gmail.com> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Bike WInter in Feb 15...Toronto? Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012 22:39 I would like to ask a formal question ? Would anyone be interested in attending a bike conference in Feb 15th in Toronto Canada that consists of educational workshops, forums, and discussions on topics ranging from wheel building, consensus decision-making, gender dynamics, and of course, how to make a community bike space and cyclists survive through winter. All workshops will be presented and facilitated by attendees. Please reply with interest so we can gauge interest.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Tricks of the Trade- unbending an axle
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Tricks of the Trade- Hub Adjustments
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

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unbending an axle?
by Bob Giordano 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

Points well-taken Josh. I've been looking on-line and found this from Park: ---------- "If inspecting axle, roll axle on flat surface... Bent axles cannot be re-bent. A new axle is required" http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/hub-overhaul-and-adjustment ---------- Other axle thoughts? veganboyjosh(a)gmail.com wrote: > hammering an axle straight while it's still in the hub? not trying to stir > up an argument, but i think you're just as likely to damage the cones as you are to straighten the axle this way. to say nothing of making the bearings out of round in a quick manner. if the axle is bent enough to matter, chances are the inside guts, bearings, cones, cups are going to need inspection anyway. > On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 2:12 PM, Bob Giordano <mist(a)strans.org> wrote: >> When you hear a hammer in a community shop it is worth a quick look to ensure there is a real need for that type of tool. >> One good use of a hammer is to get an axle 90% straighter, by rolling the >> axle back and forth with one hand and delivering a moderate blow to the bent side with your other hand (hold the rim against your chest, perpendicular), when it is obvious the bent part of the axle is in the 'up' position. >> Deliver the blow to the axle nut- which must be on the bent side- so you >> do not damage threads. Not the best method, as slight damage can be done >> to the cone and/or bearing, yet for many bikes it is good enough and sure >> beats full axle replacement. >> Bent axles almost always occur on the drive side of a rear wheel (where the most torque is applied during riding probably). >> -Bob Giordano >> -- >> Free Cycles Missoula >> Shop: 732 S. 1st St. West, 541.7284 >> 12PM-6PM Mon-Sat >> Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation >> www.strans.org, mist(a)strans.org, 406-880-6834

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Liability waiver
by wormsign＠gmail.com 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

ill copy paste it when i get to an actual computer. We believe it to be bullet proof but it hasnt been legally challenged. It is based on a liability waiver used by disney world for teaching swimming to 8 year olds and has additions that reflect our space and policy. Its efficacy would be dependent on your local regulations as well. I'll send it as a guideline though, you can fill in your own details and use it of you wish but ideally youd have a local lawyer and your insurer review it. Geoffrey Bercarich <geoff.bercarich(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Can I get to see the bike o wave waiver. I heard it was bullet proof. >Anyone? >On Oct 23, 2012 11:51 AM, "Jonathan Morrison" <jonathan.morrison(a)gmail.com> >wrote: > >> Each insurance company may require specific language to transform a piece >> of paper into something of legal significance. In other words, this is a >> question for your insurance company. >> >> On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, Froilan Landeros wrote: >> >>> Heys, >>> >>> Last week, someone that visited our shop during Open Shop got into an >>> accident because their wheel came loose. Turns out they were working on >>> said wheel during our shop time. >>> >>> They are okay now but were seriously injured from the accident. >>> We started talking about training volunteers better to do 'checks' before >>> peopel leave the shop. We are also considering having liability waivers. >>> Does anyone have an example of a waiver that we could build off of? Does >>> it need to be very details or can it just be..."By signing below I accept >>> the responsibility..."etc etc. >>> >>> Thanks. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Sincerely, >> >> Jonathan Morrison >> c: 801-688-0183 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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.… >> >> > >_______________________________________________ >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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Tricks of the Trade
by Andrew Burnell 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

Good morning, Lately, many of our kids have been coming in and requesting that we share a "trick of the trade" with them to help them in their bike repair/learning. Many of them have spent time on YouTube and searching the web for pro mechanics tricks and creative bike repair tricks. Could you add your tricks of the trade to our list? Here is what we have thus far: 1. Use WD-40 with steel wool to remove rust from your bike. Be careful when using this method on rims- or be sure to clean your bike very well before riding it after using this method. Oily breaking surface = no breaks! 2. For rust removal, rub the part with aluminum foil dipped in vinegar. 3. When you put the seat back on, pull a piece of string taught from the center rear of the seat to the center of your steer tube. This is much more precise than "eyeballing" it. 4. Use old spoke nipples as cable ends, just slide the nipple over the cable end, shank end first, squeeze the nipple shank with the wire cutting jaws of a pair of pliers (gently) to fix to the cable then nip off the head of the nipple with the wire cutters. 5. If you have a bent derailleur hanger, find an old, worthless hub axle with the same thread pitch, thread it into the hanger, and use as a lever to bend it back. Be careful not to strip threads or snap the hanger. 6. When you are attaching your cleats to your shoes, especially with MTB shoes, fill the hex holes with melted wax (just drip it off a candle). Then, when it's time to tighten/adjust/replace your cleats all you have to do is melt the wax out with a lighter rather than spend 10mins chipping out 2 years' worth of well packed clay. 7. When trying to remove a stripped hex bolt try gently tapping your hex wrench into the bolt and then loosening the stripped bolt-call it Andy's trick. You may also try using a rubber band at the end of the hex wrench. 8. When installing pedals, just remember that the right pedal goes in the "right way" and the left pedal is not "right". 9. Use a pair of spanners to hold grip tape in place when taping your bars. 10. Use fourth hand tool to tighten zip ties. 11. Use steel file on the ends of brake housing to give your work a nice professional touch. Andrew Andrew Burnell, Volunteer and Program Director Community Bicycle Center Shop: 284 Hill Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 Mail: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 207-282-9700 (shop) <http://www.communitybike.net> www.communitybike.net

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Youth Metrics Data Management
by Henry Dunbar 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

I'm a new (6 months) director of Phoenix Bikes, the youth shop in Arlington, VA. Was wondering how other shops track and measure youth time and progress as they go through your programs. I'm specifically interested in what software you use that can generate decent reports and spreadsheets. I looked in the Wiki but didn't see this topic addressed. Henry Dunbar Phoenix Bikes

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Liability waiver
by Froilan Landeros 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

Heys, Last week, someone that visited our shop during Open Shop got into an accident because their wheel came loose. Turns out they were working on said wheel during our shop time. They are okay now but were seriously injured from the accident. We started talking about training volunteers better to do 'checks' before peopel leave the shop. We are also considering having liability waivers. Does anyone have an example of a waiver that we could build off of? Does it need to be very details or can it just be..."By signing below I accept the responsibility..."etc etc. Thanks.

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