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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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