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Lightspeed contract
by Andrew Shaw-Kitch 29 Nov '18

29 Nov '18

Hey everybody! I work at a small bike nonprofit in Portland, Oregon and we have a contract with Lightspeed ($80/month )-: through July 2020. It was important to staffers at the time (as we were a more high-volume shop), but our goals are presently more geared toward other programs in the community, and our shop/school/hub is more bare bones. Anyhow, our case to terminate our contract was "escalated" but that didn't entail much beyond double-checking the contract. The person on the contract and the address are out of date for the current organization--does anyone have experience with Lightspeed or getting out of a contract after restructuring? Thanks for any insight, and for all the great conversations I've been eavesdropping on here :-) All the best, Andrew -- -- *Andrew Shaw-Kitch (He/Him)* *Program Director* *andrew(a)b4hpdx.org <andrewsk.b4hpdx(a)gmail.com>* *Because EVERYONE deserves a bike*

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Drawings / diagrams of bike assemblies
by Dennis Wollersheim 29 Nov '18

29 Nov '18

Hi All We are trying to create some single sheet learning materials for our punters (Aussie slang for bettors, which we have repurposed for people who come to fix their bikes). We often bemoan the lack of creative commons or public domain drawings / diagrams of various bicycle assemblies, for example, headset, wheel bearings, bottom bracket, brakes. Does anyone use such things, or know where to get them? We reckon that such drawings, on laminated sheets hanging around the work area, would give the punters something to look at while they are waiting for the volunteer mechanics. Thanks Dennis Wollersheim The bike shed, Melbourne Australia -- -- ------------------------------------------- Dennis Wollersheim -------------------------------------------

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Store front partnership for refurbished bike sales?
by Ian Wassink 27 Nov '18

27 Nov '18

Do any community bike shops have a partnership or agreement with another organization or store, such as a thrift store, to sell refurbished bikes? The Greasy Chain has a challenge of maintaining day time open hours, so we are exploring the option of having our refurbished shop bikes for sale at another store or location that is already open all day Mon-Fri, for example, that already has foot traffic, and thus potential for more sales. Regards, Ian Wassink Co-ordinator of The Greasy Chain Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

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Thanksgiving
by Stuart Nottingham 21 Nov '18

21 Nov '18

As I prepare for celebrating tomorrow with my family, I just wanted to express my gratitude for this group. While I may not post here often, I always look forward to reading the ideas and suggestions found here. Thank you to all of you for providing such a useful service to those who might otherwise e deprived of the joy that a bicycle brings.

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CRM Recommendations
by Edward Kirkwood 20 Nov '18

20 Nov '18

All:At Broke Spoke we have been using a custom database application to keep up with volunteer hours, sweat equity bike and parts sales. It works reasonably well, but like most software that a single individual creates, customer support is only good as long as the volunteer that created it is still around. We are looking at other options like Salesforce for a CRM. Does anyone have any recommendations? Allen KirkwoodBroke Spoke Community Bike ShopLexington, KY

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Bike Bike Bay Area Regional Conference
by Matt Senate 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

Hey all, I'm a member of spokeland and had the pleasure of attending Bike Bike LA this year, which was a thoroughly rewarding experience. Reaching out to any folks who want to work together on hosting a Bay Area regional conference, which I suppose would also appeal to various west coasters and Bike Bike addicts of any location. Goal: Bring together Bay Area bike projects, especially those who could or did not attend Bike Bike LA this year. Create support to participate at the 2019 International Bike Bike in Tijuana! I've submitted a preliminary request to book the ballroom at the Omni Commons March 16-17 for the event. There are movable gallery walls to create break-out session partitions, a "bar" with sink/drains and refrigeration for food service, and it is wheelchair accessible with a free-standing elevator/lift to rise above the ~6 steps from the entrance hall to the ballroom floor level. Spokeland members who have had the chance to discuss are excited, and pending confirmations, we all want to focus a lot of efforts on access and accessibility, especially for folks with different mobility than the stereotypical cyclist. Love and solidarity, Matt

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Conferences for 2019
by Stuart Nottingham 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

I'm starting to make my plans for next year (personal, professional, and avocational) and would like to attend the Southeast conference at the least. Have dates and locations for the regional and national conferences been decided on and released? I looked online and haven't been able to find anything. Thanks! Stuart Nottingham The Pedal Factory Salisbury NC

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3D Bicycle Fenders
by eric clough 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Thank you so much for all the responses to my request for information about experience with 3D fenders. I feel like you all have provided me with some very good options. At least a couple of the responses have included a question of why we might be pursuing our own manufacture of fenders. So, I have had to really think about that. But I do believe we have a need for making our own fenders. We rely on donations and fenders are not commonly donated. They are relatively expensive to buy. if we do buy them then it would be tough for us to offer them on low cost/free bikes. I really like the instructables reference provided in one of the responses. The idea of re-purposing a disposable plastic bottle into a reasonable quality bike fender fits our mission just right. My thanks again to all the responses. I find this Thinktank list serve to be a very valuable resource and educational source of information. Eric Clough Front Street Community Bike Works Coos Bay, OR

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3D Printed Fenders/Mudgaurds?
by eric clough 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Anyone out there in ThinkTank land have experience with 3D printers and/or ever tried 3D print manufacturing of fenders with such technology? At Front Street Community Bike Works in Coos Bay, OR, we are considering ~$3,000 purchase of specialized tooling to make aluminum fenders. That is a very big investment for us. Then we learned about the potential of using 3D printing to make fenders. We have no experience with 3D printing but the idea intrigues me. Here is a link to a design in "Thingiverse" (love that moniker!). https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1695322/comments Seems like the idea has potential and I wonder if it has been done with success anywhere. Eric Clough FSCBW Coos Bay, OR

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by Riccardo Valsecchi 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

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