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Fort Collins Bike Coop

2015-11-19T21:01:54Z

Whizbo: /* History */ Updated for our latest move from 331 to 1501 North College

{{
shop-info
| name = Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op
| logo =
| year_founded = 2003

| year_dissolved =

| website = [http://fcbikecoop.org/ www.FCBikeCoop.org]
| town = Fort Collins
| state = Colorado
| province =
| country = USA


| campus =


| language1 = English
| language2 =
| language3 =


| has-diy-shop = yes
| has-pay-shop = yes
| has-mobile-repair = no
| has-bike-sharing = no
| has-earn-a-bike = yes
| has-bike-valet = yes
| has-workshops = no
| has-courses = yes
| has-group-rides = no
| has-bicycle-advocacy = yes
| has-pedicab = no
| has-in-school-programs = no
| has-youth-summercamp = no
| has-youth-racing = no
| has-women-trans-hours = no


| mission-statement =
* To keep our community riding, including those who can't afford to buy a bike.
* To educate our neighbors in all things bike-related including bike maintenance, bicycle education and safety.
* To keep good bikes out of the landfill and to recycle poorly built or unsafe bikes.
* To refurbish and donate bicycles for a wide variety of charity events and programs for those in need.

}}

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is ...

your Northern Colorado community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike. Through a contract with Police Services, we take care of every lost or abandoned bike in Fort Collins. We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fund raising.

== Contact Info ==

=== Address ===
[http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=1501+North+College+Ave.+Fort+Collins,+CO&cid=13942862950282280933 1501 North College Ave.] 
Fort Collins, CO 80521

=== Phone ===
(970) 484-3804

== History ==

Formerly known as the [[Bike Against!]] collective, the Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op began in the spring of 2003 in a casual manner based out of a residential set up when all the key components necessary to start a community bike shop somehow came together at once.

During the first year we quickly realized an organization like this was really needed in Fort Collins as hundreds of people started to drop off donations of bikes, bike parts, tools, accessories, etc. or dropped by to learn about bicycles and bicycling, performing maintenance and repairs on their own bikes assisted by experienced "bike neighbors"; all by word of mouth.

In the three following years the co-op experienced a growth of almost 100% each year until it finally outgrew its original location.

In early 2007 an agreement was reached with the city of Fort Collins that would allow the Bike Co-op to operate out of a larger, donated, city owned space thanks to the city's transportation planning board, city council and the city's bicycle coordinator.

In February of that same year the bike co-op became a project affiliated with Bike Fort Collins and acquired Non-Profit status under their umbrella.

These partnerships with the city and Bike Fort Collins were very helpful and moved the Co-op to the next level. Once at that level the co-op continued to grow. A board of directors was established and many of the co-op programs were initiated with program coordinators to lead us forward. The co-op began actively pursuing grants and other funding streams.

Soon the co-op found that these partnerships that had once been so helpful brought with them some limitations. While partnering with the city the co-op was unable to sell anything because of an agreement with local bike retailers. Also, the bike library partnership was putting a significant drain on the co-op volunteer pool. The Co-op needed to evolve yet again. It applied and received its own 501c3 Non-profit status. Then a lease was signed and the co-op moved into 331 North College September 1st, 2009. The co-op operated out of that space until 2015 when they purchased their current property at 1501 North College. The co-op moved from 331 to 1501 in October of 2015

Since its inception, the Bike Co-op has kept thousands of bikes out of the landfill and helped hundreds of people in the community learn to maintain and repair their own bikes. In addition the Co-op has donated bicycles to socially and financially challenged individuals and families through several city, county, and private agencies.

Today, our volunteer run, community owned bicycle shop still holds close the same ideals and philosophy that gave birth to the project; "To create a space where people from all walks of life can learn a valuable skill in a fun, safe and embracing environment, a place where nothing is wasted and everything is for everyone."

== Services Offered ==

=== Public Programs ===
==== Open Shop ====
Come work on your bike in our shop with the assistance of one of our mechanics.
==== Retail Store ====
The Co-op sells refurbished bikes, as is bikes, bike parts, helmets, shirts, lights, etc.
==== Education ====
If you want to learn more about your bicycle, or how to safely ride it, we have classes for that.
==== Earn-A-Bike ====
Our most popular program, Earn-a-bike is just like it sounds.
==== Recovered Bikes ====
Through a partnership with the city the co-op recovers all lost and abandoned bikes in Fort Collins.
==== Bikes for Ghana ====
Many of our excess of bikes are shipped overseas to help those in developing countries.

=== Volunteer Programs ===
==== Art Department ====
Prepares graphics materials, signs, logos, and related materials.
==== B.A.R.S. (Bike Retrieval Squad) ====
Responds to public reports of lost and abandoned bikes to coordinate retrieval; works with Police Services in tracking found bikes and returning them to their owners.
==== C.O.G. (Community Outreach Group) ====
Works to coordinate all requests for special events, event booths, donations of bikes, valet parking, and so much more.
==== Cycling Recyclers ====
With all of the bikes and parts that come through the Co-op, there are a lot of parts that are broken or junk. Somebody has to go through it all.
==== Fundraising and Grants ====
Co-ordinates public outreach seeking donations from the public, funding from foundations, and contracts with public agencies.
==== V.A.C (Volunteer Action Committee) ====
Recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers.

== Manuals ==
* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Volunteer Manual]]
* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual]]

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2015-11-19T20:58:02Z

Whizbo: /* Address */ Updated address after we moved

{{
shop-info
| name = Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op
| logo =
| year_founded = 2003

| year_dissolved =

| website = [http://fcbikecoop.org/ www.FCBikeCoop.org]
| town = Fort Collins
| state = Colorado
| province =
| country = USA


| campus =


| language1 = English
| language2 =
| language3 =


| has-diy-shop = yes
| has-pay-shop = yes
| has-mobile-repair = no
| has-bike-sharing = no
| has-earn-a-bike = yes
| has-bike-valet = yes
| has-workshops = no
| has-courses = yes
| has-group-rides = no
| has-bicycle-advocacy = yes
| has-pedicab = no
| has-in-school-programs = no
| has-youth-summercamp = no
| has-youth-racing = no
| has-women-trans-hours = no


| mission-statement =
* To keep our community riding, including those who can't afford to buy a bike.
* To educate our neighbors in all things bike-related including bike maintenance, bicycle education and safety.
* To keep good bikes out of the landfill and to recycle poorly built or unsafe bikes.
* To refurbish and donate bicycles for a wide variety of charity events and programs for those in need.

}}

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is ...

your Northern Colorado community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike. Through a contract with Police Services, we take care of every lost or abandoned bike in Fort Collins. We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fund raising.

== Contact Info ==

=== Address ===
[http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=1501+North+College+Ave.+Fort+Collins,+CO&cid=13942862950282280933 1501 North College Ave.] 
Fort Collins, CO 80521

=== Phone ===
(970) 484-3804

== History ==

Formerly known as the [[Bike Against!]] collective, the Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op began in the spring of 2003 in a casual manner based out of a residential set up when all the key components necessary to start a community bike shop somehow came together at once.

During the first year we quickly realized an organization like this was really needed in Fort Collins as hundreds of people started to drop off donations of bikes, bike parts, tools, accessories, etc. or dropped by to learn about bicycles and bicycling, performing maintenance and repairs on their own bikes assisted by experienced "bike neighbors"; all by word of mouth.

In the three following years the co-op experienced a growth of almost 100% each year until it finally outgrew its original location.

In early 2007 an agreement was reached with the city of Fort Collins that would allow the Bike Co-op to operate out of a larger, donated, city owned space thanks to the city's transportation planning board, city council and the city's bicycle coordinator.

In February of that same year the bike co-op became a project affiliated with Bike Fort Collins and acquired Non-Profit status under their umbrella.

These partnerships with the city and Bike Fort Collins were very helpful and moved the Co-op to the next level. Once at that level the co-op continued to grow. A board of directors was established and many of the co-op programs were initiated with program coordinators to lead us forward. The co-op began actively pursuing grants and other funding streams.

Soon the co-op found that these partnerships that had once been so helpful brought with them some limitations. While partnering with the city the co-op was unable to sell anything because of an agreement with local bike retailers. Also, the bike library partnership was putting a significant drain on the co-op volunteer pool. The Co-op needed to evolve yet again. It applied and received its own 501c3 Non-profit status. Then a lease was signed and the co-op moved into its current location September 1st, 2009.

Since its inception, the Bike Co-op has kept thousands of bikes out of the landfill and helped hundreds of people in the community learn to maintain and repair their own bikes. In addition the Co-op has donated bicycles to socially and financially challenged individuals and families through several city, county, and private agencies.

Today, our volunteer run, community owned bicycle shop still holds close the same ideals and philosophy that gave birth to the project; "To create a space where people from all walks of life can learn a valuable skill in a fun, safe and embracing environment, a place where nothing is wasted and everything is for everyone."

== Services Offered ==

=== Public Programs ===
==== Open Shop ====
Come work on your bike in our shop with the assistance of one of our mechanics.
==== Retail Store ====
The Co-op sells refurbished bikes, as is bikes, bike parts, helmets, shirts, lights, etc.
==== Education ====
If you want to learn more about your bicycle, or how to safely ride it, we have classes for that.
==== Earn-A-Bike ====
Our most popular program, Earn-a-bike is just like it sounds.
==== Recovered Bikes ====
Through a partnership with the city the co-op recovers all lost and abandoned bikes in Fort Collins.
==== Bikes for Ghana ====
Many of our excess of bikes are shipped overseas to help those in developing countries.

=== Volunteer Programs ===
==== Art Department ====
Prepares graphics materials, signs, logos, and related materials.
==== B.A.R.S. (Bike Retrieval Squad) ====
Responds to public reports of lost and abandoned bikes to coordinate retrieval; works with Police Services in tracking found bikes and returning them to their owners.
==== C.O.G. (Community Outreach Group) ====
Works to coordinate all requests for special events, event booths, donations of bikes, valet parking, and so much more.
==== Cycling Recyclers ====
With all of the bikes and parts that come through the Co-op, there are a lot of parts that are broken or junk. Somebody has to go through it all.
==== Fundraising and Grants ====
Co-ordinates public outreach seeking donations from the public, funding from foundations, and contracts with public agencies.
==== V.A.C (Volunteer Action Committee) ====
Recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers.

== Manuals ==
* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Volunteer Manual]]
* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual]]

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2011-01-06T18:59:43Z

Whizbo: /* Mission */ We are no longer associated with the bike library

== Mission ==

"Building Community Through Bicycling"

The '''Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op''' (formerly [[Bike Against!]]) is your community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike. Through a contract with Police Services, we take care of every lost or abandoned bike in Fort Collins.
We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fund raising.

How it Works

The community donates bikes, parts, etc -> we get the bikes running -> we give the bikes away for a donation or for volunteered time.

== Location ==

331 North College Ave. 
Fort Collins, CO 
80521

== Website ==

[http://fcbikecoop.org/ fcbikecoop.org] 
[http://www.bikeagainst.blogspot.com/ Old Site]

== Contact ==

(970) 484-3804

== Manuals ==

* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Volunteer Manual]]
* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual]]

== See Also ==

* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]

[[Category:Community Bicycle Organizations]]

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2009-01-22T15:34:43Z

Whizbo: /* Website */

== Mission ==

"Building Community Through Bicycling"

The '''Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op''' (formerly [[Bike Against!]]) is your community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike. We keep the Bike Library fleet running and take care of every lost or abandoned bike in Fort Collins.
We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fundraising.

How it Works

The community donates bikes, parts, etc -> we get the bikes running -> we give the bikes away for a donation or for volunteered time.

== Location ==

222 Laporte Ave. 
Fort Collins, CO 
80524

== Website ==

[http://fcbikecoop.org/ fcbikecoop.org] 
[http://www.bikeagainst.blogspot.com/ Old Site]

== Contact ==

(970) 484-3804

== Manuals ==

* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Volunteer Manual]]
* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual]]

== See Also ==

* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]

[[Category:Community Bicycle Organizations]]

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2009-01-22T15:34:20Z

Whizbo: /* Mission */ formatting

== Mission ==

"Building Community Through Bicycling"

The '''Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op''' (formerly [[Bike Against!]]) is your community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike. We keep the Bike Library fleet running and take care of every lost or abandoned bike in Fort Collins.
We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fundraising.

How it Works

The community donates bikes, parts, etc -> we get the bikes running -> we give the bikes away for a donation or for volunteered time.

== Location ==

222 Laporte Ave. 
Fort Collins, CO 
80524

== Website ==

[http://fcbikecoop.org/index.html fcbikecoop.org] 
[http://www.bikeagainst.blogspot.com/ Old Site]

== Contact ==

(970) 484-3804

== Manuals ==

* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Volunteer Manual]]
* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual]]

== See Also ==

* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]

[[Category:Community Bicycle Organizations]]

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2009-01-22T15:32:16Z

Whizbo: /* Mission */ Updated to include our mission statement

== Mission ==

"Building Community Through Bicycling"

The '''Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op''' (formerly [[Bike Against!]]) is your community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike. We keep the Bike Library fleet running and take care of every lost or abandoned bike in Fort Collins.
We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fundraising.

How it Works
The community donates bikes, parts, etc -> we get the bikes running -> we give the bikes away for a donation or for volunteered time.

== Location ==

222 Laporte Ave. 
Fort Collins, CO 
80524

== Website ==

[http://fcbikecoop.org/index.html fcbikecoop.org] 
[http://www.bikeagainst.blogspot.com/ Old Site]

== Contact ==

(970) 484-3804

== Manuals ==

* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Volunteer Manual]]
* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual]]

== See Also ==

* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]

[[Category:Community Bicycle Organizations]]

Fort Collins Bike Coop Volunteer Manual

2009-01-07T23:58:50Z

Whizbo: Removed items not needed

Training Manual for Volunteers of the [[Fort Collins Bike Coop]]

== Shop Rules ==
Every Person Using the facility is required to:
* Leave no trace
** Put all tools away before you go
** Don't leave any parts, supplies, grease cans, lube bottles laying around.
** Put everything back the way you found it.
** Check your pockets, did you forget about that wrench?
* Tag Everything Related to your project
** All Parts left untagged will be put back into the community bins
*Tool Breakage
** Tools get old and break, that's the way things go
** Let the Lead Volunteer know so that a new tool can be ordered
* Clean the grease off any parts you didn't use before they go back into the community bins

== Everyday Procedures ==
=== Opening Shop ===
*The Shop should be pristine and ready to start the day right when you come in.
**If the shop isn't then make it that way, make a note of what's out of place, and let the shop Coordinator know.
*Check the answering machine and take notes for the messages left.
*Check the <nowiki>"Things To Do"</nowiki> board and take care of anything that needs to be done before opening.
*Check outside to see if any donations were improperly dumped out front.

=== Closing Shop ===
*Make sure all workstations have all tools.
*Make sure all workstations are clean.
**Return any unused parts to the community bins
*Leave notes on the <nowiki>"Things To Do"</nowiki> board of unresolved issues for the next day.

== Recycling ==
We Recycle Steel, Aluminum, Rubber, and all paper products
*Aluminum
**Usually lighter then steel
**'''NOT''' Magnetic
**'''NOT''' Rusty
*Steel
**Magnetic
**Rust=Steel
*Stainless Steel
**Slightly Magnetic
** Tends to be slightly more shiny than Aluminum
*Mixed (Breakage) If a component is made up of more than one material it is known as breakage. We recycle breakage.

== Bike Knowledge ==
Frames, wheels, handlebars, seats, brakes, just the basics...

== Bike Knowledge II ==
Standard vs. French Threads, Odd ball Components

== Donations ==
Brands to avoid

== Other ==
Organizations we work with 
Shop Slang 
Events we participate in

Caliper Brakes

2009-01-07T23:44:33Z

Whizbo:

Also known as side pull brakes, there are two types of caliper brakes.
*Single Pivot - The simplest form - both brake arms pivot about a single bolt that usually attaches the unit to the frame as well. Single Pivot Calipers also "track" an out of true, and or mis-dished rim without issue.
*Dual Pivot - Each arm has it's own independent pivot bolt, and the unit attaches to the bike with a separate bolt. These can provide more mechanical advantage then the Single Pivot Caliper Brake. However, Dual Pivot Calipers perform poorly in situations where there is a mis-dished wheel, or a wheel out of true.

== See Also ==

* [[Brakes]]

[[Category:Bicycle Parts]]

Caliper Brakes

2009-01-07T23:44:17Z

Whizbo: New page: Also known as side pull brakes, there are two types of caliper brakes. *Single Pivot - The simplest form - both brake arms pivot about a single bolt that usually attaches the unit to the f...

Also known as side pull brakes, there are two types of caliper brakes.
*Single Pivot - The simplest form - both brake arms pivot about a single bolt that usually attaches the unit to the frame as well. Single Pivot Calipers also "track" an out of true, and or mis-dished rim without issue.
**Dual Pivot - Each arm has it's own independent pivot bolt, and the unit attaches to the bike with a separate bolt. These can provide more mechanical advantage then the Single Pivot Caliper Brake. However, Dual Pivot Calipers perform poorly in situations where there is a mis-dished wheel, or a wheel out of true.

== See Also ==

* [[Brakes]]

[[Category:Bicycle Parts]]

Brakes

2009-01-07T23:34:02Z

Whizbo: Added Caliper Brakes

There are different types of brakes. Use the information below to determine which type you are using before continuing to the correct section.

* [[Caliper Brakes]] are also known as side pull, have the cable on one side of the brake, and both brake arms pivot about a central bolt. [http://images.google.com/images?q=caliper%20brakes&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=N&tab=wi Examples]
* [[Cantilever Brakes]] are easily identified by the upside-down "Y" created by their cables. The open end of the "Y" hovers above the tire. [http://images.google.com/images?um=1&tab=wi&channel=s&client=firefox-a&hl=en&hs=BwF&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=Cantilever%20brakes Examples]
* [[V Brakes]] only use one cable, which connects through one brake pad to another, across the wheel. [http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=IwF&q=V-Brakes&btnG=Search+Images Examples]
* [[Disc Brakes]] are identified by a metal discs around the hub of the front and rear wheels. [http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=bike+disc+brakes&btnG=Search+Images Examples]
* [[Coaster Brakes]]
* [[Drum Brakes]]

[[Category:Bicycle Parts]]

Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual

2008-02-28T00:43:13Z

Whizbo: /* Overall Course */

=Overall Course=

Our mechanics training workshops happen in the winter, when things are "slow" and is usually a 10 session program to get new volunteers started in bike mechanics.
We teach all the basic stuff: Name,location and function of all parts as well as the right tool for the right job. We try to keep it simple to avoid confusing volunteers with too much information. We limit each class to only the judging and problem solving knowledge needed to be a successful, efficient and happy CO-OP volunteer and not to be a Sheldon Brown ( R.I.P. ) wanna be. From there, people can take their skills as far as they wish to go...

This is the layout of the course we use to train new volunteers to the coop. This is a multiple session train setup and walks new volunteers trough the major systems of a bike one by one. The first two courses deal with the theory of bike and then we move into hands on training.
Each hands on class begins with a demonstration by a head mechanic say disassembling a threaded headset. During which the mechanic names all the parts and talking about the most common problems of that system. The mechanic will point out how to tell if a part has gone bad and share tips on what to avoid or watch out for. The Mechanic will then reassemble the component and allow time for individual questions. Once that's done the volunteers split into smaller teams, each with it's own team leader, and repeat the work that the head mechanic demonstrated on their individual bikes. The team leader is only there for guidance, the new volunteers should do all the hands on work. We find that smaller teams are better, and it's best if the teams remain the same from the first to the last workshop and work on the SAME bikes every class, this helps students become familiar with the team leader's style of teaching / mentoring. It also helps dealing with the same bikes every time to help remember what was wrong with it and what it took to fix it..."The right BB cup on the red fuji was so hard to remove !" or "the headset bearings on that blue ten speed where completely destroyed because whoever donated it put them upside down !!". Not to mention that usually by the end of the entire course, most strangers that joined the team become friends and that is a major factor in people having fun and enjoying their work while adding to the organization's success and promoting healthy, respectful interactions. The Goal of these courses is to provide each new volunteer with a valuable skillset, and at the same time to have between 3 and 5 bikes per team that cover all the most common shifting and braking systems, types of BB, types of headsets,brakes, etc. Completely overhauled and in top-performing shape by the end of the training season due to the student's collective efforts.

When we're done with the classes, students go through a short and simple test that will help them and the Co-op develop an idea of where their current knowledge is, as well as for shift and task assigning purposes.

= Basic Bike Knowledge I & II =
These courses are all theory, and include a slide show and talk about the most common bike systems.
The main idea here is to expand the volunteers knowledge as well as bike vocabulary. The following is a list of major topics we touch on, within each group you can see subsets as well as examples. Going through this list is accompanied by images of each of the items that clearly shows any major similarities and differences.

* Frame
** Mountain
** Road
** Mens
** Womens
* Front Wheel
** Hubs
*** Sealed
*** Cup and Cone
** Spokes
** Rims
** Tires
** Tubes
*** Presta
*** Schrader
* Brakes
** Cantilever
** Sidepull
** Centerpull
** V-Brake
* Fork
* Headset
** Quill (Threaded)
** Threadless
* Stem
* Handlebars
** Drop Bars
** Riser Bars
** Straight Bars
** Ape Hangers
* Lights
* Brake Levers
** Road
** Mountain
* Shifters
** Friction
** Index
* Cables
** Brake
** Derailer
* Water Bottle Cage
* Seat Post
** Diameters
* Seat
* Bottom Bracket
** Sealed
** Cup and Cone
* Front Derailuer
** Top Pull
** Bottom Pull
* Chain
** Single Speed
** Multi-speed
* Cranks
** Single Piece
** Three Piece
** Crank Length
* Chain rings
** 1-2-3
* Pedals
* Rear Derailer
* Rear Wheel
* Hub
** Cassette
** Single Speed
** Fixed
* Helmet

We often take the time to focus more on the "average" bikes we see at the coop. Mainly touching on 21 speed mountain bikes and 10 speed road bikes.
Throughout the meeting we study component quality and how to recognize superior vs inferior quality parts.

The goal on these first two classes is to provide enough knowledge for volunteers to be able to "read a bike" or "read a frame" BEFORE they actually get to handle any tools or start picking parts to put a bike together; you know,teach 'em to recognize: "oh, this is a MTN frame, made for CANTILEVER brakes,TOP pull front derailleur,with singlespeedable DIAGONAL dropouts,etc..."

This is also a great time to teach volunteers how to use a pair of calipers so then they can determine: "...and needs a 1 inch headset, 25.4 seat post and 68mm BB "

= Headsets =
Component breakdown
*Both a Threaded and Threadless Headset

= Bottom Brackets =

= Brake Systems =

= Drive Train Theory =

= Drive Train =

= Wheels =

= Single Speed Conversion =

Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual

2008-02-28T00:40:54Z

Whizbo: /* Overall Course */

=Overall Course=
This is the layout of the course we use to train new volunteers to the coop. This is a multiple session train setup and walks new volunteers trough the major systems of a bike one by one. The first two courses deal with the theory of bike and then we move into hands on training.
Each hands on class begins with a demonstration by a head mechanic say disassembling a threaded headset. During which the mechanic names all the parts and talking about the most common problems of that system. The mechanic will point out how to tell if a part has gone bad and share tips on what to avoid or watch out for. The Mechanic will then reassemble the component and allow time for individual questions. Once that's done the volunteers split into smaller teams, each with it's own team leader, and repeat the work that the head mechanic demonstrated on their individual bikes. The team leader is only there for guidance, the new volunteers should do all the hands on work. We find that smaller teams are better, and it's best if the teams remain the same from the first to the last workshop and work on the SAME bikes every class, this helps students become familiar with the team leader's style of teaching / mentoring. It also helps dealing with the same bikes every time to help remember what was wrong with it and what it took to fix it..."The right BB cup on the red fuji was so hard to remove !" or "the headset bearings on that blue ten speed where completely destroyed because whoever donated it put them upside down !!". Not to mention that usually by the end of the entire course, most strangers that joined the team become friends and that is a major factor in people having fun and enjoying their work while adding to the organization's success and promoting healthy, respectful interactions. The Goal of these courses is to provide each new volunteer with a valuable skillset, and at the same time to have between 3 and 5 bikes per team that cover all the most common shifting and braking systems, types of BB, types of headsets,brakes, etc. Completely overhauled and in top-performing shape by the end of the training season due to the student's collective efforts.

When we're done with the classes, students go through a short and simple test that will help them and the Co-op develop an idea of where their current knowledge is, as well as for shift and task assigning purposes.

= Basic Bike Knowledge I & II =
These courses are all theory, and include a slide show and talk about the most common bike systems.
The main idea here is to expand the volunteers knowledge as well as bike vocabulary. The following is a list of major topics we touch on, within each group you can see subsets as well as examples. Going through this list is accompanied by images of each of the items that clearly shows any major similarities and differences.

* Frame
** Mountain
** Road
** Mens
** Womens
* Front Wheel
** Hubs
*** Sealed
*** Cup and Cone
** Spokes
** Rims
** Tires
** Tubes
*** Presta
*** Schrader
* Brakes
** Cantilever
** Sidepull
** Centerpull
** V-Brake
* Fork
* Headset
** Quill (Threaded)
** Threadless
* Stem
* Handlebars
** Drop Bars
** Riser Bars
** Straight Bars
** Ape Hangers
* Lights
* Brake Levers
** Road
** Mountain
* Shifters
** Friction
** Index
* Cables
** Brake
** Derailer
* Water Bottle Cage
* Seat Post
** Diameters
* Seat
* Bottom Bracket
** Sealed
** Cup and Cone
* Front Derailuer
** Top Pull
** Bottom Pull
* Chain
** Single Speed
** Multi-speed
* Cranks
** Single Piece
** Three Piece
** Crank Length
* Chain rings
** 1-2-3
* Pedals
* Rear Derailer
* Rear Wheel
* Hub
** Cassette
** Single Speed
** Fixed
* Helmet

We often take the time to focus more on the "average" bikes we see at the coop. Mainly touching on 21 speed mountain bikes and 10 speed road bikes.
Throughout the meeting we study component quality and how to recognize superior vs inferior quality parts.

The goal on these first two classes is to provide enough knowledge for volunteers to be able to "read a bike" or "read a frame" BEFORE they actually get to handle any tools or start picking parts to put a bike together; you know,teach 'em to recognize: "oh, this is a MTN frame, made for CANTILEVER brakes,TOP pull front derailleur,with singlespeedable DIAGONAL dropouts,etc..."

This is also a great time to teach volunteers how to use a pair of calipers so then they can determine: "...and needs a 1 inch headset, 25.4 seat post and 68mm BB "

= Headsets =
Component breakdown
*Both a Threaded and Threadless Headset

= Bottom Brackets =

= Brake Systems =

= Drive Train Theory =

= Drive Train =

= Wheels =

= Single Speed Conversion =

Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual

2008-02-28T00:37:50Z

Whizbo: Created

=Overall Course=
This is the layout of the course we use to train new volunteers to the coop. This is a multiple session train setup and walks new volunteers trough the major systems of a bike one by one. The first two courses deal with the theory of bike and then we move into hands on training. Each hands on class begins with a demonstration by a head mechanic say disassembling a threaded headset. During which the mechanic names all the parts and talking about the most common problems of that system. The mechanic will point out how to tell if a part has gone bad and share tips on what to avoid or watch out for. The Mechanic will then reassemble the component and allow time for individual questions. Once that's done the volunteers split into smaller teams, each with it's own team leader, and repeat the work that the head mechanic demonstrated on their individual bikes. The team leader is only there for guidance, the new volunteers should do all the hands on work. We find the the smaller you can make the teams the better, but this is usually limited by your stand and tool count. We fing it best if the teams remain the same from the first to the last workshop and work on the SAME bikes every class, this helps students become familiar with the team leader's style of teaching / mentoring. It also helps dealing with the same bikes every time to help remember what was wrong with it and what it took to fix it..."The right BB cup on the red fuji was so hard to remove !" or "the headset bearings on that blue ten speed where completely destroyed because whoever donated it put them upside down !!". Not to mention that usually by the end of the entire course, most strangers that joined the team become friends and that is a major factor in people having fun and enjoying their work while adding to the organization's success and promoting healthy, respectful interactions. The Goal of these courses is to provide each new volunteer with a valuable skillset, and at the same time to have between 3 and 5 bikes per team that cover all the most common shifting and braking systems, types of BB, types of headsets,brakes, etc. Completely overhauled and in top-performing shape by the end of the training season due to the student's collective efforts.

When we're done with the classes, students go through a short and simple test that will help them and the Co-op develop an idea of where their current knowledge is, as well as for shift and task assigning purposes.

= Basic Bike Knowledge I & II =
These courses are all theory, and include a slide show and talk about the most common bike systems.
The main idea here is to expand the volunteers knowledge as well as bike vocabulary. The following is a list of major topics we touch on, within each group you can see subsets as well as examples. Going through this list is accompanied by images of each of the items that clearly shows any major similarities and differences.

* Frame
** Mountain
** Road
** Mens
** Womens
* Front Wheel
** Hubs
*** Sealed
*** Cup and Cone
** Spokes
** Rims
** Tires
** Tubes
*** Presta
*** Schrader
* Brakes
** Cantilever
** Sidepull
** Centerpull
** V-Brake
* Fork
* Headset
** Quill (Threaded)
** Threadless
* Stem
* Handlebars
** Drop Bars
** Riser Bars
** Straight Bars
** Ape Hangers
* Lights
* Brake Levers
** Road
** Mountain
* Shifters
** Friction
** Index
* Cables
** Brake
** Derailer
* Water Bottle Cage
* Seat Post
** Diameters
* Seat
* Bottom Bracket
** Sealed
** Cup and Cone
* Front Derailuer
** Top Pull
** Bottom Pull
* Chain
** Single Speed
** Multi-speed
* Cranks
** Single Piece
** Three Piece
** Crank Length
* Chain rings
** 1-2-3
* Pedals
* Rear Derailer
* Rear Wheel
* Hub
** Cassette
** Single Speed
** Fixed
* Helmet

We often take the time to focus more on the "average" bikes we see at the coop. Mainly touching on 21 speed mountain bikes and 10 speed road bikes.
Throughout the meeting we study component quality and how to recognize superior vs inferior quality parts.

The goal on these first two classes is to provide enough knowledge for volunteers to be able to "read a bike" or "read a frame" BEFORE they actually get to handle any tools or start picking parts to put a bike together; you know,teach 'em to recognize: "oh, this is a MTN frame, made for CANTILEVER brakes,TOP pull front derailleur,with singlespeedable DIAGONAL dropouts,etc..."

This is also a great time to teach volunteers how to use a pair of calipers so then they can determine: "...and needs a 1 inch headset, 25.4 seat post and 68mm BB "

= Headsets =
Component breakdown
*Both a Threaded and Threadless Headset

= Bottom Brackets =

= Brake Systems =

= Drive Train Theory =

= Drive Train =

= Wheels =

= Single Speed Conversion =

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2008-02-27T23:36:05Z

Whizbo: /* Manuals */

== Mission ==

The '''Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op''' (formerly [[Bike Against!]]) is your community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike.
How it Works
The community donates bikes, parts, etc -> we get the bikes running -> we give the bikes away for a donation or for volunteered time.

We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fundraising.

== Location ==

222 Laporte Ave. 
Fort Collins, CO 
80524

== Website ==

[http://fcbikecoop.org/index.html fcbikecoop.org] 
[http://www.bikeagainst.blogspot.com/ Old Site]

== Contact ==

(970) 484-3804

== Manuals ==

* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Volunteer Manual]]
* [[Fort Collins Bike Coop Training Manual]]

== See Also ==

* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]

[[Category:Community Bicycle Organizations]]

User:Whizbo

2007-10-10T04:24:13Z

Whizbo:

Name: John Taggart 
Email: [mailto:john@fcbikecoop.org john@fcbikecoop.org]

User:Whizbo

2007-10-10T04:22:36Z

Whizbo: New page: Name: John Taggart Email: john@fcbikecoop.org

Name: John Taggart
Email: john@fcbikecoop.org

Fort Collins Bike Coop Volunteer Manual

2007-10-10T04:20:43Z

Whizbo: New page: Training Manual for Volunteers == Shop Rules == Every Person Using the facility is required to: * Leave no trace ** Put all tools away before you go ** Don't leave any parts, supplies, gr...

Training Manual for Volunteers

== Shop Rules ==
Every Person Using the facility is required to:
* Leave no trace
** Put all tools away before you go
** Don't leave any parts, supplies, grease cans, lube bottles laying around.
** Put everything back the way you found it.
** Check your pockets, did you forget about that wrench?
* Tag Everything Related to your project
** All Parts left untagged will be put back into the community bins
*Tool Breakage
** Tools get old and break, that's the way things go
** Let the Lead Volunteer know so that a new tool can be ordered
* Clean the grease off any parts you didn't use before they go back into the community bins

== Shop Map ==

== Everyday Procedures ==
=== Opening Shop ===
*The Shop should be pristine and ready to start the day right when you come in.
**If the shop isn't then make it that way, make a note of what's out of place, and let the shop Coordinator know.
*Check the answering machine and take notes for the messages left.
*Check the <nowiki>"Things To Do"</nowiki> board and take care of anything that needs to be done before opening.
*Check outside to see if any donations were improperly dumped out front.

=== Closing Shop ===
*Make sure all workstations have all tools.
*Make sure all workstations are clean.
**Return any unused parts to the community bins
*Leave notes on the <nowiki>"Things To Do"</nowiki> board of unresolved issues for the next day.

== Recycling ==
We Recycle Steel, Aluminum, Rubber, and all paper products
*Aluminum
**Usually lighter then steel
**'''NOT''' Magnetic
**'''NOT''' Rusty
*Steel
**Magnetic
**Rust=Steel
*Stainless Steel
**Slightly Magnetic
** Tends to be slightly more shinny then Aluminum
*Mixed (Breakage) If a component is made up of more then one material it is known as breakage. We recycle breakage.

== Bike Knowledge ==
Bike Styles, Wheel Sizes, Brands

== Bike Knowledge II ==
Standard vs. French Threads, Odd ball Components

== Donations ==
Brands to avoid

== Shop Map ==
=== A ===
{| border="1"
|Axles
|a
|}
=== B ===
{| border="1"
|Brake Levers
|b
|-
|Brakes
|b
|}
=== C ===
{| border="1"
|Cassettes
|c
|-
|Chain
|c
|}
=== D ===
{| border="1"
|Derailleurs
|d
|}
=== E ===

=== F ===
{| border="1"
|Forks
|f
|-
|Freewheels
|f
|}
=== G ===
{| border="1"
|Grips
|g
|}
=== H ===
{| border="1"
|Handlebars
|h
|}
=== I ===

== Other ==
Organizations we work with 
Shop Slang 
Events we participate in

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2007-10-10T03:31:45Z

Whizbo: /* Website */

== Mission ==

The Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op is your community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike.
How it Works
The community donates bikes, parts, etc -> we get the bikes running -> we give the bikes away for a donation or for volunteered time.

We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fundraising.

== Location ==

222 Laporte Ave. 
Fort Collins, CO 
80524

== Website ==

[http://fcbikecoop.org/index.html fcbikecoop.org] 
[http://www.bikeagainst.blogspot.com/ Old Site]

== Phone ==

(970)484-3804

== Manuals ==
*[[Fort_Collins_Bike_Coop_Volunteer_Manual]]

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2007-10-10T03:30:59Z

Whizbo:

== Mission ==

The Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op is your community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike.
How it Works
The community donates bikes, parts, etc -> we get the bikes running -> we give the bikes away for a donation or for volunteered time.

We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fundraising.

== Location ==

222 Laporte Ave. 
Fort Collins, CO 
80524

== Website ==

[http://fcbikecoop.org/index.html fcbikecoop.org]
[http://www.bikeagainst.blogspot.com/ Old Site]

== Phone ==

(970)484-3804

== Manuals ==
*[[Fort_Collins_Bike_Coop_Volunteer_Manual]]

Community Bicycle Organizations

2007-10-10T03:29:48Z

Whizbo: /* Colorado */ Opps, forgot a ]

== Criteria ==

The list below uses the criteria in found in the [[Bicycle Organization Organization Project]] zine for what constitutes a community bike shop, namely:

* Non-profit bicycle organizations
* Bike shops that are accessible to people without money
* Shops that have an educational focus, teaching others how to fix bikes
* Shops that are volunteer run
* Organizations that ship bikes to communities suffering from first world colonialism & its effects
* Shops that provide free or low-cost services to the community
* Organizations that recycle bicycles and parts

== Bike Shops ==

=== Canada ===
==== Alberta ====
* [[Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society]] (Edmonton)

==== British Columbia ====

* [[The Bike Kitchen]] (Vancouver)
* [[Our Community Bikes]] (Vancouver)
* [[Recyclistas Community Bike Shop]] (Victoria)

==== Manitoba ====

* [[The Bike Dump]] (Winnipeg)
* [[The Bike Dungeon]] (Winnipeg)

==== Nova Scotia ====

* [[Bike Again!]] (Halifax)

==== Ontario ====

* [[Yellow Bike Action]] (Kingston)
* [[Re-Cycles Bicycle Coop]] (Ottawa)
* [[Community Bicycle Network]] (Toronto)
* [[Bike Pirates]] (Toronto)
* [[Bikechain]] (University of Toronto, Toronto)

==== Quebec ====

* [[Freewheels Bicycle Club]] (Montreal)
* [[Velogik]] (Montreal)
* [[Right to Move/La voie Libre]] (Montreal)

=== Austria ===

* [http://combinesch.com/index.php/Fahrradkueche Fahrradküche Graz] (Graz)
* [http://www.wuk.at/fahrrad/sehi.php WUK Fahrrad Selbsthilfewerkstatt] (Vienna/Wien)

=== Ghana ===

* [http://www.elysiumfields.cc/~eslin/vbp/ Earn-a-Bike Ghana]

=== Guatemala ===

* [[Associatión Maya Pedal]]

=== United States ===

==== Arizona ====

* [[South Side Mutual Aid Toward Independent Youth Bicycle Education Project]] (Flagstaff)
* [[BICAS]] (Tucson)
* [[Handlebar Helpers]] (Scottsdale)
* [[Helping Understand Bicycles]] (Prescott)

==== California ====

* [[Arcata Library Bikes]] (Arcata)
* [[The Davis Bike Church]] (Davis)
* [http://www.bikekitchen.org/ The Bike Kitchen] (San Francisco)
* [[The Bike Hut Foundation]] (San Francisco)
* [[The Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen]] (Sacramento)
* [http://www.bicyclekitchen.com/ Bicycle Kitchen] (Los Angeles)
* [http://www.bikerowave.org/ Bikerowave] (Santa Monica)
* [http://www.santacruzhub.org/bikechurchfrm.html Bike Church] (Santa Cruz)
* [[Santa Cruz Bike Coop]] (Santa Cruz)
* [http://www.bicicentro.org/ Bici Centro] (Santa Barbara)

==== Colorado ====

* [http://CommunityCycles.org Community Cycles] (Boulder)
* [http://www.derailerbicyclecollective.org/ Derailer Bicycle Collective] (Denver)
* [[Fort_Collins_Bike_Coop]] (Fort Collins)

==== Delaware ====

* [[Urban Bike Project of Wilmington]] (Wilmington)

==== Florida ====

* [[Krank it Up]] (Tallahassee)
* [[The Bottom Brackett]] (Gainesville)

==== Georgia ====

* [[Sopo Bike Coop]] (Atlanta)

==== Idaho ====

* [[Village Bicycle Project]] (Moscow)

==== Illinois ====

* [[Blackstone Bicycle Works]] (Chicago)
* [[Bikes for Chicago]] (Chicago)
* [http://chibikeproject.org The Chicago Community Bike Project] (Chicago)
* [http://therecyclery.org The Recyclery] (Evanston/Chicago)
* [[Uptown Bikes]] (Chicago)
* [http://www.workingbikes.org Working Bikes] (Chicago)
* [http://www.westtownbikes.org West Town Bikes] (Chicago)

==== Indiana ====

* [[Bloomington Community Bike Project]] (Bloomington)

==== Iowa ====

* [[The Iowa City Bike Library]] (Iowa City)

==== Louisiana ====

* [[Plan B]] (New Orleans)

==== Massachusetts ====

* [[Bikes not Bombs]] (Boston)
* [[Broadway Bicycle School]] (Cambridge)
* [[Worcester Earn-A-Bike]] (Worcester)

==== Michigan ====

* [[Back Alley Bikes]] (Detroit)

==== Minnesota ====

* [http://home.mn.rr.com/collectivecycle/ The Grease Pit] (Minneapolis)
* [http://www.sibleybike.blogspot.com/ The Sibley Bike Depot] (St. Paul)

==== Montana ====

* [[Free Cycles Missoula]] (Missoula)

==== New Jersey ====

* [[Pedals for Progress]] (High Bridge)
* [[Hobiken]] (Hoboken)
* [http://web.mac.com/folkengineering/iWeb/TheBikeLibrary/home.html| New Brunswick Bike Library ]

==== New Mexico ====

* [[Chain Breaker Collective]] (Santa Fe)

==== New York ====

* [http://www.velonet.org/ribs/ Recycle Ithaca's Bicycles] (Ithaca)
* [http://www.recycleabicycle.org/ Recycle-A-Bicycle Youth Program] (New York City)
* [[Recycle-A-Bicycle DUMBO training center]] (Brooklyn)
* [http://www.troybikerescue.org/ Troy Bike Rescue] (Troy)

==== North Carolina ====

* [[Ashville ReCyclery]] (Ashville)
* [http://www.durhambikecoop.org Durham Bike Co-op] (Durham)
* [http://www.recyclery.info/ The ReCYLEry] (Carrboro)
* [http://www.1304bikes.org 1304 Bikes] (Raleigh)
* [http://www.myspace.com/bikemecollective/ Bike Me!] (Greensboro)

==== Ohio ====

* [[Ohio City Bike Coop]] (Cleveland)
* [[Oberlin Bike Co-op]] (Oberlin)
* [[Mobius Trip Bike Shop]] (Cincinnati)
* [[Third Hand Bicycle Cooperative]] (Columbus)
* [[Toledo City Bicycle Co-op]] (Toledo)

==== Oregon ====

* [[Ashland Community Bike Program]] (Ashland)
* [[BikeFarm.org]] (Portland)
* [[Center For Appropriate Transport]] (Eugene)
* [[Community Cycling Center]] (Portland)
* [[City Bikes Repair Shop]] (Portland)
* [[North Portland Bikeworks]] (Portland)

==== Pennsylvania ====

* [[Bethlehem Bicycle Cooperative]] (Bethlehem)
* [[Free Ride]] (Pittsburgh)
* [[Neighborhood Bike Works]] (Philadelphia Earn-a-Bike youth program and Bike Church coop)

==== Rhode Island ====

* [[Recycle-A-Bike]] (Providence)

==== South Dakota ====

* [[Yellow Bike Program & Reconditioned Bikes for Kids]] (Rapid City)

==== Texas ====

* [[Austin Yellow Bike Project]] (Austin)
* [http://www.workshophouston.org[Workshop Houston]], the parent organization of the Third Ward Bike Shop (Houston)
* [[Bikes Across Borders]] (Austin)
* [[Waco Volunteer Bike Center]] (Waco)
* [[Querencia Community Bicycle Shop]] (Denton)
* [[Bike Cave]] (San Marcos)

==== Utah ====

* [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] (Salt Lake City)

==== Virginia ====

* [[Charlottesville Community Bikes]] (Charlottesville)
* [[Blacksburg Bike Collective]] (Blacksburg)

==== Washington ====

* [[Bike Works]] (Seattle)
* [[The Bikery]] (Seattle)
* [[The Bike Shack]] (Seattle)
* [http://myweb.facstaff.wwu.edu/browna30/events.html The Hub] (Bellingham)
* [[The Evergreen Bike Shop]] (Olympia)
* [[Bike and Bike]] (Olympia)

==== West Virginia ====

* [http://positivespin.org/index.html Positive Spin] (Morgantown)

==== Wisconsin ====

* [http://www.wheelsforwinners.org Wheels for Winners] (Madison)
* [http://www.bikecollective.org Milwaukee Bicycle Collective] (Milwaukee)
* [http://freewheelbikes.org/ The Freewheel Collective] (Madison)

==== Washington D.C. ====

* [[Chain Reaction]]

== See Also ==

[http://bikebike.okcancel.org/BOOP/boop.pdf The Bicycle Organization Organization Project]

Community Bicycle Organizations

2007-10-10T03:28:33Z

Whizbo: /* Colorado */ Redirected the fcbikecoop link to the local Fort_Collins_Bike_Coop page

== Criteria ==

The list below uses the criteria in found in the [[Bicycle Organization Organization Project]] zine for what constitutes a community bike shop, namely:

* Non-profit bicycle organizations
* Bike shops that are accessible to people without money
* Shops that have an educational focus, teaching others how to fix bikes
* Shops that are volunteer run
* Organizations that ship bikes to communities suffering from first world colonialism & its effects
* Shops that provide free or low-cost services to the community
* Organizations that recycle bicycles and parts

== Bike Shops ==

=== Canada ===
==== Alberta ====
* [[Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society]] (Edmonton)

==== British Columbia ====

* [[The Bike Kitchen]] (Vancouver)
* [[Our Community Bikes]] (Vancouver)
* [[Recyclistas Community Bike Shop]] (Victoria)

==== Manitoba ====

* [[The Bike Dump]] (Winnipeg)
* [[The Bike Dungeon]] (Winnipeg)

==== Nova Scotia ====

* [[Bike Again!]] (Halifax)

==== Ontario ====

* [[Yellow Bike Action]] (Kingston)
* [[Re-Cycles Bicycle Coop]] (Ottawa)
* [[Community Bicycle Network]] (Toronto)
* [[Bike Pirates]] (Toronto)
* [[Bikechain]] (University of Toronto, Toronto)

==== Quebec ====

* [[Freewheels Bicycle Club]] (Montreal)
* [[Velogik]] (Montreal)
* [[Right to Move/La voie Libre]] (Montreal)

=== Austria ===

* [http://combinesch.com/index.php/Fahrradkueche Fahrradküche Graz] (Graz)
* [http://www.wuk.at/fahrrad/sehi.php WUK Fahrrad Selbsthilfewerkstatt] (Vienna/Wien)

=== Ghana ===

* [http://www.elysiumfields.cc/~eslin/vbp/ Earn-a-Bike Ghana]

=== Guatemala ===

* [[Associatión Maya Pedal]]

=== United States ===

==== Arizona ====

* [[South Side Mutual Aid Toward Independent Youth Bicycle Education Project]] (Flagstaff)
* [[BICAS]] (Tucson)
* [[Handlebar Helpers]] (Scottsdale)
* [[Helping Understand Bicycles]] (Prescott)

==== California ====

* [[Arcata Library Bikes]] (Arcata)
* [[The Davis Bike Church]] (Davis)
* [http://www.bikekitchen.org/ The Bike Kitchen] (San Francisco)
* [[The Bike Hut Foundation]] (San Francisco)
* [[The Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen]] (Sacramento)
* [http://www.bicyclekitchen.com/ Bicycle Kitchen] (Los Angeles)
* [http://www.bikerowave.org/ Bikerowave] (Santa Monica)
* [http://www.santacruzhub.org/bikechurchfrm.html Bike Church] (Santa Cruz)
* [[Santa Cruz Bike Coop]] (Santa Cruz)
* [http://www.bicicentro.org/ Bici Centro] (Santa Barbara)

==== Colorado ====

* [http://CommunityCycles.org Community Cycles] (Boulder)
* [http://www.derailerbicyclecollective.org/ Derailer Bicycle Collective] (Denver)
* [[Fort_Collins_Bike_Coop] (Fort Collins)

==== Delaware ====

* [[Urban Bike Project of Wilmington]] (Wilmington)

==== Florida ====

* [[Krank it Up]] (Tallahassee)
* [[The Bottom Brackett]] (Gainesville)

==== Georgia ====

* [[Sopo Bike Coop]] (Atlanta)

==== Idaho ====

* [[Village Bicycle Project]] (Moscow)

==== Illinois ====

* [[Blackstone Bicycle Works]] (Chicago)
* [[Bikes for Chicago]] (Chicago)
* [http://chibikeproject.org The Chicago Community Bike Project] (Chicago)
* [http://therecyclery.org The Recyclery] (Evanston/Chicago)
* [[Uptown Bikes]] (Chicago)
* [http://www.workingbikes.org Working Bikes] (Chicago)
* [http://www.westtownbikes.org West Town Bikes] (Chicago)

==== Indiana ====

* [[Bloomington Community Bike Project]] (Bloomington)

==== Iowa ====

* [[The Iowa City Bike Library]] (Iowa City)

==== Louisiana ====

* [[Plan B]] (New Orleans)

==== Massachusetts ====

* [[Bikes not Bombs]] (Boston)
* [[Broadway Bicycle School]] (Cambridge)
* [[Worcester Earn-A-Bike]] (Worcester)

==== Michigan ====

* [[Back Alley Bikes]] (Detroit)

==== Minnesota ====

* [http://home.mn.rr.com/collectivecycle/ The Grease Pit] (Minneapolis)
* [http://www.sibleybike.blogspot.com/ The Sibley Bike Depot] (St. Paul)

==== Montana ====

* [[Free Cycles Missoula]] (Missoula)

==== New Jersey ====

* [[Pedals for Progress]] (High Bridge)
* [[Hobiken]] (Hoboken)
* [http://web.mac.com/folkengineering/iWeb/TheBikeLibrary/home.html| New Brunswick Bike Library ]

==== New Mexico ====

* [[Chain Breaker Collective]] (Santa Fe)

==== New York ====

* [http://www.velonet.org/ribs/ Recycle Ithaca's Bicycles] (Ithaca)
* [http://www.recycleabicycle.org/ Recycle-A-Bicycle Youth Program] (New York City)
* [[Recycle-A-Bicycle DUMBO training center]] (Brooklyn)
* [http://www.troybikerescue.org/ Troy Bike Rescue] (Troy)

==== North Carolina ====

* [[Ashville ReCyclery]] (Ashville)
* [http://www.durhambikecoop.org Durham Bike Co-op] (Durham)
* [http://www.recyclery.info/ The ReCYLEry] (Carrboro)
* [http://www.1304bikes.org 1304 Bikes] (Raleigh)
* [http://www.myspace.com/bikemecollective/ Bike Me!] (Greensboro)

==== Ohio ====

* [[Ohio City Bike Coop]] (Cleveland)
* [[Oberlin Bike Co-op]] (Oberlin)
* [[Mobius Trip Bike Shop]] (Cincinnati)
* [[Third Hand Bicycle Cooperative]] (Columbus)
* [[Toledo City Bicycle Co-op]] (Toledo)

==== Oregon ====

* [[Ashland Community Bike Program]] (Ashland)
* [[BikeFarm.org]] (Portland)
* [[Center For Appropriate Transport]] (Eugene)
* [[Community Cycling Center]] (Portland)
* [[City Bikes Repair Shop]] (Portland)
* [[North Portland Bikeworks]] (Portland)

==== Pennsylvania ====

* [[Bethlehem Bicycle Cooperative]] (Bethlehem)
* [[Free Ride]] (Pittsburgh)
* [[Neighborhood Bike Works]] (Philadelphia Earn-a-Bike youth program and Bike Church coop)

==== Rhode Island ====

* [[Recycle-A-Bike]] (Providence)

==== South Dakota ====

* [[Yellow Bike Program & Reconditioned Bikes for Kids]] (Rapid City)

==== Texas ====

* [[Austin Yellow Bike Project]] (Austin)
* [http://www.workshophouston.org[Workshop Houston]], the parent organization of the Third Ward Bike Shop (Houston)
* [[Bikes Across Borders]] (Austin)
* [[Waco Volunteer Bike Center]] (Waco)
* [[Querencia Community Bicycle Shop]] (Denton)
* [[Bike Cave]] (San Marcos)

==== Utah ====

* [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] (Salt Lake City)

==== Virginia ====

* [[Charlottesville Community Bikes]] (Charlottesville)
* [[Blacksburg Bike Collective]] (Blacksburg)

==== Washington ====

* [[Bike Works]] (Seattle)
* [[The Bikery]] (Seattle)
* [[The Bike Shack]] (Seattle)
* [http://myweb.facstaff.wwu.edu/browna30/events.html The Hub] (Bellingham)
* [[The Evergreen Bike Shop]] (Olympia)
* [[Bike and Bike]] (Olympia)

==== West Virginia ====

* [http://positivespin.org/index.html Positive Spin] (Morgantown)

==== Wisconsin ====

* [http://www.wheelsforwinners.org Wheels for Winners] (Madison)
* [http://www.bikecollective.org Milwaukee Bicycle Collective] (Milwaukee)
* [http://freewheelbikes.org/ The Freewheel Collective] (Madison)

==== Washington D.C. ====

* [[Chain Reaction]]

== See Also ==

[http://bikebike.okcancel.org/BOOP/boop.pdf The Bicycle Organization Organization Project]

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2007-10-10T03:26:54Z

Whizbo:

== Mission ==

The Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op is your community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike.
How it Works
The community donates bikes, parts, etc -> we get the bikes running -> we give the bikes away for a donation or for volunteered time.

We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fundraising.

== Location ==

222 Laporte Ave. 
Fort Collins, CO 
80524

== Website ==

[http://fcbikecoop.org/index.html fcbikecoop.org]

== Phone ==

(970)484-3804

== Manuals ==
*[[Fort_Collins_Bike_Coop_Volunteer_Manual]]

Fort Collins Bike Coop

2007-10-10T03:17:07Z

Whizbo: Page Created

==Contact Information==
[http://fcbikecoop.org/index.html fcbikecoop.org]

222 Laporte Ave.
Fort Collins, CO
80524

(970)484-3804

==Mission==

The Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op is your community bike shop. We strive to keep good bikes out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike.
How it Works
The community donates bikes, parts, etc -> we get the bikes running -> we give the bikes away for a donation or for volunteered time.

We also refurbish and donate bikes for a wide variety of events and programs to help with community outreach and fundraising.