I'm soliciting advice from the group. I volunteered to do some bike repair at
an event designed for helping homeless folks here in Tucson. I have always
described myself as a "mediocre" mechanic, but in reality, I've built up 3 Rivs
and do almost all of my own repairs and my bikes all work just
You might consider buying a bulk roll of brake housing. The cheap stuff works
for just about anything (except dick brakes, I'd say they're on their own
there), friction shifting is great with it, all manner of brakes of course, and
index isn't so terrible with it.
Enjoy!
-Kai
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Hello Tim. Good on ya mate (https://tinyurl.com/Speight-s -- sorry, I like
this commercial) for your volunteer intentions. I've been volunteering with
a group of cyclists to fix bikes for the homeless at a local homeless
services n-f-p (The Rock at Noon on 2nd Street) every last Friday of the
month
tim- i used to work on lots of bikes with homeless people when I lived in
Tucson. (IMHO:) don’t worry - you are more than qualified. People are just
so happy to have any kind of assist with their bikes at all.
Is it just you doing the bike part of the event?I could put you in touch
with some loc
Kim,
Thanks so much! Yes, it's just me at this time. It's a 3 hour event, from
9am-12pm on a Friday. It would be great if you could put me in contact with
someone. I just moved there last summer and do all of my riding alone. Also,
Tucson is a fantastic place to ride!
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Right on tim. It’s nice you are enjoying your new location and helping w.
that event.
There are people who would crew for it. I am sure you could manage but will
be better if you have some backup.
I will put out an email.
(think I’m on the main thread here. I will
write you directly for details.)
UPDATE: I got home from a ride/hike on Friday to find an email letting me know
that the homeless event has been canceled. They were adamant earlier in the
week about the show going on but, alas, it is not to be. I want to thank those
who chipped in their advice and eased my apprehension. I'd als
What a good story about ‘putting yourself out there’.
thank you Tim!
On Sun, Mar 15, 2020 at 9:49 AM 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> UPDATE: I got home from a ride/hike on Friday to find an email letting me
> know that the homeless event has been canceled.
