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TBR patch kits available now!
by Andrew L 20 Nov '12

20 Nov '12

Hi Thinktank... we are trying a new mini-fundraiser idea this fall, and thought you all might appreciate it... maybe some of you might want one also? -- Troy Bike Rescue has a limited supply of our new "patch kits" available. We are encouraging our support base of bikers and bike enthusiasts (hey thats you!) to consider reserving one of them for a donation that will help us make it through the low-traffic winter months. Consider it the latest addition to our line of un-consumer products. A TBR patch kit includes: -a hand-made recycled rubber pouch -a tube patching kit (duh!) -two Park brand tire levers -three unique TBR stickers -a hand-printed canvas patch (one of three unique designs) Click here to learn more or reserve yours now: http://troybikerescue.org/patchkit Click here to check out the available patch designs: http://troybikerescue.org/node/178 If youre not interested please forward or share this info with someone who might be. Thanks, and happy cold-weather riding!! Andrew & the TBR crew

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The Community Spoke in Boston robbed?!
by Kylie Walzak 20 Nov '12

20 Nov '12

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

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La Bikery Co-operative needs your help (vote)!
by La Bikery 17 Nov '12

17 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 15 Nov '12

15 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 15 Nov '12

15 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 14 Nov '12

14 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 08 Nov '12

08 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 07 Nov '12

07 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 05 Nov '12

05 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 03 Nov '12

03 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 03 Nov '12

03 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 02 Nov '12

02 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 02 Nov '12

02 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 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '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 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '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 26 Oct '12

26 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 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Tricks of the Trade- Hub Adjustments
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

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unbending an axle?
by Bob Giordano 24 Oct '12

24 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 23 Oct '12

23 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 23 Oct '12

23 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 23 Oct '12

23 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 23 Oct '12

23 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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Re: [TheThinkTank] TigreBici
by Mariposa.obsidiana 20 Oct '12

20 Oct '12

Hola desde San Antonio Tejas Hemos empezado aqui en San Antonio con la BiciCocina, trabajando con ninos en un barrio de bajos recursos reparando a sus bicicletas. Estamos en el proceso de convencer al distrito escolar urbano tomar nuestra programa para que este en la escuelas secundarias. Nos gustaría intercambiar ideas con ustedes porque queremos promover la cultura saludable por parte de la bicicocina pero tambien la comida saludable en una zona cultural muy similar a ustedes. Hello from San Antonio Texas We have started a bicycle kitchen, BiciCocina, here working with low income kids learning how to repair their bikes. We are in the process of trying to convince the Urban school district here to take it on so that we can spread to different schools. We would like to exchange ideas with you all because we want to promote a healthy culture through the bicicocina and also a healthy diet in a cultural regional very similar to yours. Thanks! Judit Vega Enviado de Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- Subject: [TheThinkTank] TigreBici From: Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org CC: ¡Hola a todos! Solo queremos presentarnos ya que por fin hemos decidido suscribirnos a esta herramienta que nos parece maravillosa. Somos TigreBici una plataforma universitaria que busca la inclusión de métodos alternos de transporte dentro de los diferentes campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) y eventualmente queremos contar con nuestro taller comunitario ciclista donde no solo la comunidad universitaria, si no la comunidad en general tenga un espacio para aprender a arreglar si bici, la pueda arreglar y se pueda crear comunidad, universitaria como en general, alrededor de la bici. Aún estamos digiriendo toda la información que encontramos en la página, que por cierto es muy buena, y una vez que se discuta si tenemos dudas estaremos poniendo en contacto con ustedes. Quedamos a sus ordenes para cualquier duda, comentario o lo que sea. Un gusto saludarlos y a seguir pedaleando! Raquel Treviño -TigreBici. Hi everyone, we just want to introduce ourselves to this amazing tool we just suscribe to. We are TigreBici a university platafform that looks to implement alternative transportation methods inside all campuses of Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) and hopefully a community bicycle workshop that allows every student and people in general to learn how to fix a bike, fix it and create community around the university and general public using the bicycle. We are still digesting all the information available on te page and once we have read and discuss all the new information we have if we have questions we will emailing you again. If you have questions, comments or anything we are at your service. A pleasure to greet you all and keep pedaling! Raquel Treviño -TigreBici

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TigreBici
by Tigre Bici 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

¡Hola a todos! Solo queremos presentarnos ya que por fin hemos decidido suscribirnos a esta herramienta que nos parece maravillosa. Somos TigreBici una plataforma universitaria que busca la inclusión de métodos alternos de transporte dentro de los diferentes campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) y eventualmente queremos contar con nuestro taller comunitario ciclista donde no solo la comunidad universitaria, si no la comunidad en general tenga un espacio para aprender a arreglar si bici, la pueda arreglar y se pueda crear comunidad, universitaria como en general, alrededor de la bici. Aún estamos digiriendo toda la información que encontramos en la página, que por cierto es muy buena, y una vez que se discuta si tenemos dudas estaremos poniendo en contacto con ustedes. Quedamos a sus ordenes para cualquier duda, comentario o lo que sea. Un gusto saludarlos y a seguir pedaleando! Raquel Treviño -TigreBici. Hi everyone, we just want to introduce ourselves to this amazing tool we just suscribe to. We are TigreBici a university platafform that looks to implement alternative transportation methods inside all campuses of Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) and hopefully a community bicycle workshop that allows every student and people in general to learn how to fix a bike, fix it and create community around the university and general public using the bicycle. We are still digesting all the information available on te page and once we have read and discuss all the new information we have if we have questions we will emailing you again. If you have questions, comments or anything we are at your service. A pleasure to greet you all and keep pedaling! Raquel Treviño -TigreBici

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Re: [TheThinkTank] New community cycleworks need top tips!
by Mattbc 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

Thanks. Life Cycles - for all your cycling needs. Tel: 07966366762. -------- Original message -------- Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] New community cycleworks need top tips! From: veganboyjosh(a)gmail.com To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> CC: Matt, the Community Bike Shop Directory is a list of about 200 organizations who have submitted their info, including some who have posted their mission statements. you can view this document here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0Ar4uqyu2es-YdEVvMWFNVDlyRm8wQ2… you'll want to scroll to the right, all the way to column AC to see the mission statements, but hopefully the ones which are posted will help. On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 8:14 AM, Matt Beale-Collins <mattbc(a)hotmail.com> wrote: Hi can someone point me to a really good mission statement please for a community cycleworks. We are a newly funded project in South London with a view to becoming a social enterprise with a five year business plan. Very excited and a bit daunted. Recycling, training, Dr Bike, group rides etc. Thanks Matt BC From: vanslyke.matthew(a)gmail.com Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:30:20 -0400 To: garethpritchard(a)shaw.ca; thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org CC: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] New community cycleworks need top tips! Thank you all so much for your insight and advice, it is very encouraging. Keep it coming! Matt V. On Oct 17, 2012, at 3:33 PM, <garethpritchard(a)shaw.ca> wrote: Regarding the comment regarding the seasonality of bike sales, we find that the winter is the time when we have the time to train our group, and build up our inventory of prepared bikes for the spring. We are not a true bike collective in as much as our main thrust is tend mountain bikes to Africa, but the refurbishing and sales (inexpensively!) of donated 10 speeds and roadsters (not suitable for use in rural Africa) are an important source of funding for us. We also donate some of the refurbished bikes to needy locals on occasion. Gareth Pritchard, Chair, Bicycles for Humanity Thunder Bay. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jonathan Morrison To: The Think Tank Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] New community cycleworks need top tips! 1) Start with the right founders that BELIEVE in your mission statement. Make sure you have people interested in the harder / boring stuff like accounting and legal work. Other nice to haves would be people with graphic design, technology and business skills. Mechanical skills seem like a logical one too, but realistically mechanics trained by for-profits either don't know how or have trouble working on less expensive bikes and not turning the people away that right them as they would in a for-profit. In Utah our best mechanics have started out as volunteers (believers) before they worked in a for-profit, some of our worst experiences were with "frustrated" for-profit trained mechanics. 2) Don't reinvent the wheel. You are a business. You are a bike shop. You are a non-profit/social enterprise. Accept those facts earlier and you will be able to help more people sooner (per your mission statement). If anything you just add a special twist to those models, which means there are plenty of tried and true systems and methods you should just adopt/steal from the start. Get an accounting system (quickbooks online), get a point of sale system (quickbooks pos), get a volunteer hour system, PAY for a shop space, hire staff to make sure the harder / boring stuff gets done and done on-time, get insurance, file all the necessary legal paperwork, keep money in a safe when it doesn't need to be out. THEN focus on fixing bikes. AKA eat your dinner before your dessert. 3) The mission statement is your guiding light. Make sure it is a good one. It should give you an easy way to say "NO" to energy detracting ideas, that while they may be bike related, are not central to your mission. As you grow, so will your capacity to entertain those ideas, but for starters, pick a few programs/projects close to your mission and do them really well. 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. On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 12:41 PM, Anibal Davila <info(a)bikesauce.org> wrote: Josh's number 3 point is essential. Especially if your open hours are going to divide your core members. If you can afford to, start with fewer hours and then ramp up. Just so all your early members are working together and its easy to work things out as they happen, rather than at a weekly, or monthly meeting. and... (this is an odd one) eat together. have a weekly dinner, or lunch, for everyone at the shop. spending time together without an immediate bicycle-purpose is huge. You will retain volunteers better, they will work better together, and little grievances will get worked out without even trying. Anibal. BikeSauce, Toronto. On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Matt VanSlyke <vanslyke.matthew(a)gmail.com> wrote: These are great tips, particularly since I'm in the "exploratory phase" of starting a community shop here in New York state. We have a few good models, obviously one of them being Troy/Albany. Bicycling and bicycle retail in NY is somewhat seasonal, but I wonder if the work of community bike shops is too. I assume the answer I'll hear is "I wish I could take a break in the winter..." But maybe not. Is this a seasonal operation for those of you in the snow belt? Matt V. On Oct 17, 2012, at 12:57 PM, Nancy Stimson <freewheelinbikes(a)gmail.com> wrote: I would make funding a director a really, really high priority. Nancy Stimson, Executive Director Freewheelin' Community Bikes 3355 Central Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46205 http://www.freewheelinbikes.org Earn-a-Bike program: 317-431-7951 mailto:nancystimson@freewheelinbikes.org Retail shop: Phone: 926-5440 Hours: 10-6, Tuesday-Friday, 10-4 on Saturday CLOSED Sunday and Monday On Oct 17, 2012, at 7:24 AM, Stewart Vanns <stewartvanns(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi, We are in the process of setting up a community cycle project in south east London, Uk. I just wondered if you guys & gals could pop down 3 top tips you learnt in your set up phase to help us avoid the common pitfalls. We are planning to build a not for profit enterprise, with a 5 year business plan, focusing on recycling donated bikes, repairing bikes and doing this with young people and young adults. The bikes will be given to trainees or sold very cheaply to local residents of low income. We also plan to do outreach work at local schools to educate children in basic cycle maintenance. We have funding, a venue and a steady flow of interested people. Thanks in advance, Stewart Burgess community cycleworks. _______________________________________________ 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.… _______________________________________________ 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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New community cycleworks need top tips!
by Stewart Vanns 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

Hi, We are in the process of setting up a community cycle project in south east London, Uk. I just wondered if you guys & gals could pop down 3 top tips you learnt in your set up phase to help us avoid the common pitfalls. We are planning to build a not for profit enterprise, with a 5 year business plan, focusing on recycling donated bikes, repairing bikes and doing this with young people and young adults. The bikes will be given to trainees or sold very cheaply to local residents of low income. We also plan to do outreach work at local schools to educate children in basic cycle maintenance. We have funding, a venue and a steady flow of interested people. Thanks in advance, Stewart Burgess community cycleworks.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Waivers - English and French
by scott＠gknightride.org 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Waivers - English and French
by scott＠gknightride.org 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

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Re: [TheThinkTank] New community cycleworks need top tips!
by summitcyclingcenter＠yahoo.com 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Good point. We have a "NO BUY" policy too Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Affordable Bikes Re-Cyclery" <affordablebikesrecyclery(a)gmail.com> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] New community cycleworks need top tips! Date: Wed, Oct 17, 2012 09:29 Our (new, similar) project is located in a low-income neighborhood. We opened in the late summer -- so, after the heavy sales season -- but we find that we receive far more requests from people for us to buy bikes from them than for them to buy bikes from us. We could go broke buying bikes. This has fortified our "no buying bikes" policy, toward which we were already leaning. It also keeps us from strengthening the stolen bikes business, and protects us from the ire of stolen bikes victims. On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 7:24 AM, Stewart Vanns <stewartvanns(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi, We are in the process of setting up a community cycle project in south east London, Uk. I just wondered if you guys & gals could pop down 3 top tips you learnt in your set up phase to help us avoid the common pitfalls. We are planning to build a not for profit enterprise, with a 5 year business plan, focusing on recycling donated bikes, repairing bikes and doing this with young people and young adults. The bikes will be given to trainees or sold very cheaply to local residents of low income. We also plan to do outreach work at local schools to educate children in basic cycle maintenance. We have funding, a venue and a steady flow of interested people. Thanks in advance, Stewart Burgess community cycleworks. _______________________________________________ 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] Bicycle Donation Fee?
by summitcyclingcenter＠yahoo.com 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Right on. Use; re-use; re-purpose; last resort, recycle. Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Dylan Thies" <dylan.thies(a)lostorienteerer.net> To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bicycle Donation Fee? Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2012 12:44 At Troy Bike Rescue we take what ever comes in. We stripp what we can reuse from the bikes and use the bikes as teaching tools for new volunteers and people looking to earn a bike. Then with scraps and trashed bikes we have a symbiotic relationship with some scrappers in the area, we give them scrap they give us bikes instead of scrapping them. On 16 October 2012 12:38, wormsign(a)gmail.com <wormsign(a)gmail.com> wrote: How about getting some business cards for a metal scrapper and handing it to the person giving the donation if it's not usable for you. Our shop kinda takes everything, some parts go to a local artist, some to a local freak bike gang, and the rest is picked up regularly by a guy with a truck who makes a living on scrap metal. Enzo Michael Young <michael(a)westtownbikes.org> wrote: >We talk to the person about the donation. If its scrap maybe there is >someone in your area that will recycle the metal. > >Michael Young >West Town Bikes >Chicago > >_______________________________________________ >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.… -- Dylan Thies Come on I dare you Derive me crazy Don't be charitable because you need to bebut because you want to be

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Bicycle Donation Fee?
by Andrew Burnell 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Hi All, We have been inundated with bicycle donations lately and looking for some guidance: Does your shop require/ask that a cash donation be made with each bicycle donation? We have never asked for cash donations on top of bike donations, but we’ve noticed that often times people are using us as a city dump instead of a shop. On another note, here are links to our volunteer blog and SlideShare account. I hope they are of assistance to your respected programs. Feel free to comment or make recommendations… http://communitybicyclecenter.blogspot.com/ http://www.slideshare.net/cbcad2010/documents 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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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bicycle Donation Fee?
by wormsign＠gmail.com 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

How about getting some business cards for a metal scrapper and handing it to the person giving the donation if it's not usable for you. Our shop kinda takes everything, some parts go to a local artist, some to a local freak bike gang, and the rest is picked up regularly by a guy with a truck who makes a living on scrap metal. Enzo Michael Young <michael(a)westtownbikes.org> wrote: >We talk to the person about the donation. If its scrap maybe there is >someone in your area that will recycle the metal. > >Michael Young >West Town Bikes >Chicago > >_______________________________________________ >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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Waivers - English and French
by La Bikery 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

> > Hey Spokes, > > We are having our grand opening Tweed Ride this coming Saturday and are looking for waviers in English and French or a short 4km ride. Does anyone haev something like this they would like to share? Amanda > > > _______________________________________________ > > *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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Bike baths/showers/washing
by Carl Voss 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

In Des Moines, we're pretty excited about moving from our current space (about 1,500 sq ft) to new leased space being built for us--a comfy 3,500 sq ft. I suspect in coming weeks, I'll fire off a few questions requesting ideas about bike storage, wrench stations, and retail/display space. One immediate question regarding plumbing requires our attention in the next week: How we will wash/spray down grungy bikes. (We offer this as a service for members and first step in refurbishing bikes.) We currently have a bike bath, a custom sheet-metal tank measuring about 18 inches wide by 60 inches long. We're thinking about getting rid of the bike bath and switching to a bike shower area. Plumber needs to know what we're thinking So, what works well in your community bike project? Any photos and measurements to share? Thanks for your help! Carl Voss, chair Des Moines Bicycle Collective, Central Iowa's only nonprofit bike shop. carlvoss(a)mac.com Mobile: 515-210-0237 Become a member today for $40. Use our secure donation form.

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bikecollectives.org WEB PAGE DOWN
by Tegan Moss 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Visiting bikecollectives.org prompts a Joomla Installation page. I dont know who the web admin is at this point, but something is definately up... -- -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 336 Rubidge St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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hey matt!!!!
by Brian Drayton 06 Oct '12

06 Oct '12

Brian from Spokes! <https://sites.google.com/a/richmondspokes.org/about/valet> [image: Richmond SPOKESHOP Bike Lounge]<http://spokeshopanniversary-eorg.eventbrite.com/> *SPOKESHOP Bike Lounge First Year Anniversary <http://spokeshopanniversary-eorg.eventbrite.com/> Celebration <http://spokeshopanniversary-eorg.eventbrite.com/>* ╰ღ╮⊰✿⊱ §‽⥁✂Ḝ$ ⊰✿⊱╭ღ╯ <http://spokeshopanniversary-eorg.eventbrite.com/> 10/20/12 5PM - 2AM Richmond | View map <http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Richmond+CA+94801&hl=en> It's been a Spoketacular year. Richmond SPOKESHOP BIke Lounge 1st Anniversary Saturday, October 20, 2012 5:00-8:00 PM... Attend <http://spokeshopanniversary-eorg.eventbrite.com/> Brian Drayton Executive Director SPOKES National , Richmond 322 Harbour Way #5 Richmond, Ca 94801 brian(a)richmondspokes.org Google voice (510) 545-2243 http://www.richmondspokes.org FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/richmond.spokes Join our mailing list and get a subscription to our monthly news letter (SPOKE ~N~WORD ) *http://tinyurl.com/sp0ke-n-w0rd* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Why re-invent the wheel ...when you can tighten the spokes? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* *

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HI
by John Boyer 05 Oct '12

05 Oct '12

please look in to this http://www.business7newspa.net/work/?finance=29059

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Community Bike Shop in Knoxville, TN?
by Matt Warndorf 05 Oct '12

05 Oct '12

Hello All, Is there a community bike shop in Knoxville, TN? I am from Worcester Earn-A-Bike in MA and I will be heading down to Knoxville in November for a conference and would like to stop in and check out another shop. Also, while I'm down there I will be in need of a loaner bike to get to and from the convention center. I am willing to pay a small fee for the loaner bike if anyone is able to help me out. Thanks! Best, Matt - warndom(a)gmail.com

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Grant Opportunity
by Jonathan Morrison 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

http://befearless.casefoundation.org/finding-fearless/submission 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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Developer's BikeBike!
by momoko saunders 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

Hi all, I've been playing around with the idea of a developer's BikeBike! This would be a time for the tech savvy of the bike collective world to get together to discuss and *actively work on* some of the tech issues that many community bike projects face. Specifically, we would look at HUB, the open source software that SF bike kitchen built. Some would be working on the BikeBike website. We could discuss point of sale options, or make suggestions of projects to work on. I'm sure some of us have personal endeavors that we could use a hand on, or an extra brain or two. I've got a location and time in mind, but I'd like to see the level of interest before I start making proposals. Once I have an email list of interested parties, I'll start narrowing down on what exactly will happen at this bikebike and how it will be organized. If there is any interest in this, Please email me back (off list). Please include info about your current geography, your computer skills, and any projects you are currently working on for community bike projects. Cheers, -Momoko

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good city relations
by Ann Altstatt 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

Hello All, This is a question for those of you who's projects have a good relationship with your local government. What does that look like? How did this relationship develop? What kind of support or recognition do you receive from your city? Thanks y'all! Ann the Santa Cruz Bike Church

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Community Cycles Volunteer Handbook
by Rich Points 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

Hey All, We just posted our volunteer handbook on the Wiki. http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Cycles_-_Volu… 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.

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Invitation to our Sportswear Manufacturing Factory during Canton Fair Period from 15 Oct 2012 to 4 Nov 2012
by Sportswear Production 24 Sep '12

24 Sep '12

Dear Madam / Sir, How are you? We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our factory and hope can establish mutual working cooperation with you in near future. Our main products are : - cool-dry / quick-dry / sun protection sportswear for different purposes - technical clothing / sportswear / promotional-textile / promotional- clothing - crew-neck shirts / polo shirts / v-neck shirts / sweatshirts / fleece wear - shorts / trousers / windbreakers / tracksuits / softshell jackets / technical uniform / workwear - and other sport garments with water-resistant / wind-resistant / breathable functions Our products are qualified to following standards : - Fabric quality passes the ISO Standards for colourfastness and Azo-free. - Workmanship quality passes the AQL 2.5 Standard certified by SGS. - Print and dye stuff are AZO, PVC and formaldehyde free. We can make counter samples with your design logo by : - labelling / embroidery / flocking - printing ( including screen printing / sublimation printing / head transfer printing / discharge printing / ... ) Also we can send you our e-catalogues with our latest textile product information regularly. Our advantages are strong in fast delivery and flexible in order quantity. ( We keep running production fabrics in 200 different qualities with existing stock colours; can meet fast production lead-time and smaller order quantity. ) For the transportation, we can provide you Door-to-Door Courier Delivery at specially low discount rate. Since we have special contract with different courier companies ( DHL / UPS / FedEx ), we can provide you a good courier charge rate up to 50% discount. It would be economical and convenient for small and urgent orders. For shipment by seafreight and airfreight. we can also make the landing and customs clearance / declaration for you. The Canton Fair would start from 15 Oct 2012 to 4 Nov 2012. Our factory is very close to the Canton Fair Exhibition Centre. By car, it is only 15 minutes' distance. And we can pick you up from the Canton Fair Exhibition Centre to our factory by our company car. If you have chance to come to Guangzhou, we would like to invite you to our factory with different facilities / departments. We can arrange hotel accommodation and transportation pick-up for you. For your visiting, we also can prepare samples and fabric information for you. Please advise us what kinds of textile products you are interested in. Looking foward to hearing your further inquiry. Thanks for you kind attention. Best regards, Ms. PingPing Huang Email: toptextile(a)21cn.com top_tex(a)sina.com t_wear(a)126.com H. M Top-Tex Sportswear Manufacturing Factory H.M Building , Rui Bao Er She Industrial Zone, Hai Zhu Qu, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China Postal Code : 510288 Tel: (86) 18028063405 / (86)18922192570, Fax: (86) 20.8402 8410 ----- No virus found in this message. This is a good e-mail. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5288 - Release Date: 09/23/12

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Please Critique Our Org's Flyer and Share Yours!
by Ryan Feller - Suncoast Community Bikes 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Hello all, We are a brand new bicycle-related nonprofit here in southwest Florida. We are currently working on flyers, a simple brochure, and some other promotional materials. Attached is a draft of our collection drive flyer, which we hope to have printed in 8.5x11" and 12x18" sizes. Please let us know what you think! We would love to see what kinds of flyers, posters, brochures, business cards, and other promo materials your organizations have come up with! Which images and messages seem to work best? Where do you distribute them? Many thanks! -- Ryan Feller Director 5800 Bay Shore Road, Box 275 Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 894-4333 ryan(a)suncoastcommunitybikes.org *www.suncoastcommunitybikes.org*

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Press Release: Bike!Bike! Northeast Scheduled for September 29 in Troy, NY
by Andrew L 20 Sep '12

20 Sep '12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMUNITY BIKE VOLUNTEERS AND CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS TO CONVERGE AT NORTHEAST REGIONAL “BIKE! BIKE!” GATHERING IN TROY, NY ON SEPTEMBER 29. MORE INFORMATION: http://www.troybikerescue.org CONTACT: 518-573-7947 Troy, NY - On September 29, 2012 representatives from community bike projects across the Northeast US and Canada will be gathering in North Troy for an event called “Bike! Bike! Northeast.” Activities will take place at both Troy Bike Rescue (3280 6th Avenue) and The Sanctuary for Independent Media (3361 6th Avenue). Bike! Bike! Northeast will be a full day of workshops, skillshares, discussions, and networking complete with an afternoon bike ride and an evening of world-class music from San Fransisco’s Rupa and the April Fishes (http://theaprilfishes.com). Conference sessions will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to the DIY biking community, from ‘trash-hacking’, welding, and making recycled jewelry to diagnosing your bike’s mechanical problems by ear, starting your own bicycle delivery co-op, and maintaining a consensus decision-making collective. SCHEDULE OVERVIEW 9am-10am - Registration 10am-12pm - Workshop Sessions 12pm-1pm - Community Lunch 1pm-5pm - Workshop Sessions 5pm-6pm - Bike Ride 6:30 pm - Sanctuary Community Potluck 8pm - Rupa & The April Fishes play live In attendance at Bike Bike! Northeast will be local ‘bike people,’ many of whom congregate and organize around Troy Bike Rescue as well as their colleagues from similar collectives in other cities such as Burlington, Ithaca, Toronto, Cortland, Worcester, Boston, and others. The conference is not necessarily intending to attract local recreational or competitive cyclists, though they are welcome. The activities will more likely appeal to those who ride as a form of resistance to ‘car culture’, and understand bicycling as a lifestyle. Community bike projects aim to build ‘bike culture’ and community through hands-on education. They collect and recycle old unwanted bicycles and make them available to patrons at low or no cost. The ultimate goal is to get more people riding bicycles for transportation. Many of these projects started off, like Troy Bike Rescue, as small back-yard projects in the late 90s or early 2000s and now operate spaces that serve as self-service non-profit shops, and urban classrooms for all things bicycle. Bike!Bike! Northeast is a regional off-shoot of the (Inter)National Bike!Bike! Conference that happens annually - most recently in Vancouver BC in June 2012 (http://bikebike.org). <about:blank> Every year it is organized by a different collective. The first Bike! Bike! was held in New Orleans in 2004, and was attended by about 30 organizers of non-profit/anti-capitalist bike shops around the country. Now, it is an international gathering of around 300 people that has taken place in many cities such as Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, San Fransisco, and Toronto.

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