Tools in Public
10-11-24 | 06:29 PM
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Cool “feature” in downtown Lynden, WA, public bike tools on sidewalk near the public restrooms, pretty comprehensive group!
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10-11-24 | 07:31 PM
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Such a neat idea! Sad that Amerikans don’t accept such shared communal resources. I try to remember to take pictures of what is left of the installations in my neighborhood. ☹️
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10-11-24 | 07:34 PM
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10-11-24 | 07:40 PM
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We have an identical setup outside our local Lazy Acres store (part of the Bristol Farms chain) here in Encinitas. I did have to assist a damsel in distress who had Presta valves and no Schraeder-to-Presta adapter, so she couldn't use the pump. I just used my trusty Zefal HP-X and sent her on her way.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
10-11-24 | 07:42 PM
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Steve in Peoria (obviously)
10-11-24 | 08:53 PM
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I split time in Phoenix Arizona and rural Ohio. The ones along the bike trails in rural Ohio get robbed or vandalized occasionally, but rarely enough that maintaining them is reasonable, The ones in Phoenix last about 10 minutes and take a very long time to get fixed or replaced, if at all. Kind of like air pumps at most gas stations these days - you definitely can't count on it being in working condition when you need it, with or without quarters.
10-11-24 | 09:28 PM
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There are quite a few around where I ride. I've used them a few times and love the idea of communal free cycling repair for everyone. Unfortunately, the ones in my surrounding neighborhood have had most of the tool's stolen by fent-heads.
10-11-24 | 11:07 PM
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10-11-24 | 11:07 PM
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I managed to get one installed at my place of work, then got laid off (can't complain too much, 40+ years in tech in silicon valley and only one lay off)
or as i say.... i got retired and am happy
or as i say.... i got retired and am happy
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10-12-24 | 01:08 PM
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feros ferio
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From: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
That's why I don't use the air pumps at gas stations, either. My Shraeder/Presta floor pump works just fine for the cars and the bikes, and it's good exercise, anyway.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
10-12-24 | 01:16 PM
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10-12-24 | 01:56 PM
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There's one at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens NY. Pump doesn't work. But, if a ranger sees you working there, he/she will offer to get you a pump from the ranger station.
