In need of a few good writers.
10-02-07, 07:55 PM
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In need of a few good writers.
VeloBase.com is in need of a few good writers to increase the number of articles on the site. Right now I have 3 lonely little articles that are in need of some company in the ranks of information on the the website. Right now I'm looking for articles under the categories of "C&V Cycling History", "Bicycle Restoration", and "Vintage Cycling Wrenching". I also have a "General" section for any articles which do not fall under those particular categories. I can handle the formatting into html so don't worry about that. Here's a chance to share your vintage cycling knowledge with the community that will be read and referenced time and time again.
I have a lot of new things planned for VeloBase.com and will keep you all here on BikeForums informed as new things are released. This Community has been a huge help with ideas, feedback, and even finding a few problems hiding along the way.
I have a lot of new things planned for VeloBase.com and will keep you all here on BikeForums informed as new things are released. This Community has been a huge help with ideas, feedback, and even finding a few problems hiding along the way.
10-02-07, 08:23 PM
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Would you be interested in a reasonably short dissertation w/pictures in regards to Raleigh headbadges throughout the years?
-Kurt
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10-02-07, 09:48 PM
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What does this gig pay? 
Are you looking for technical depth, or a wistful recounting of a lad growing up watching his grandpa building wheels at night and other remembrances of getting to spend time in his uncle's bike shop?
Are you looking for technical depth, or a wistful recounting of a lad growing up watching his grandpa building wheels at night and other remembrances of getting to spend time in his uncle's bike shop?
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10-03-07, 05:41 AM
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cudak888 - sounds great to me, and those headbadge images will also have another home on VeloBase when the new Head Badge Gallery goes live here shortly.
USAZorro - Both are equally as favorable in my book. I certainly don't have any real training in writing nor wrenching nor riding, only a desire to share what I do know with those who can benifit from it. As far as pay - right now other than the feeling of giving something back to the community and your name next to the title I can't offer much. I had considered making this a contest of sorts, but judging something like that would be impossible for me. I just want to give those with the desire the chance.
SoreFeet - I'll get a PM headed your direction shortly.
USAZorro - Both are equally as favorable in my book. I certainly don't have any real training in writing nor wrenching nor riding, only a desire to share what I do know with those who can benifit from it. As far as pay - right now other than the feeling of giving something back to the community and your name next to the title I can't offer much. I had considered making this a contest of sorts, but judging something like that would be impossible for me. I just want to give those with the desire the chance.
SoreFeet - I'll get a PM headed your direction shortly.
10-03-07, 06:50 AM
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I was kidding about the pay. I'll see how much time I have.
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10-03-07, 07:20 AM
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There's no deadlines, no boss breathing down your neck demanding it by Friday. 
I know the winter months are setting in soon for those of you up north so take your time when you can't be riding.
(figured you were kidding about the pay.)
I know the winter months are setting in soon for those of you up north so take your time when you can't be riding. (figured you were kidding about the pay.
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10-03-07, 08:08 AM
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I'm thinking about it. I write for several UK magazines (none of them bike ones), and I'm ghostwriting a book, but......I'm also behind on the writing I get paid for.
10-03-07, 10:40 AM
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I have a couple hundred poems and 5 books in one phase of writing or another. All my English teachers up through HS all thought I was crazy for going into computers in college. The only answer I gave was that I hated writing on a deadline.
10-03-07, 10:58 AM
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Jon,
Would you want all my sermons when I mention the word "bike?"
Would you want all my sermons when I mention the word "bike?"
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10-03-07, 11:20 AM
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Though shalt remember the lugged steel bike, and keep it holy...
...and on the seventh day, he created quick release levers...
...and when his neighbors espied Noah brazing with steel solder, they didst mock him...
...then Moses did raise his orange water bottle, and the crowds at the summit of the climb parted. Thus did the peloton of Israel pass, whilst the pursuing Egyptians were engulfed by hoardes of fanatical Basque supporters at the peak of the Aubisque...
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10-03-07, 11:28 AM
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Bob, actually, I think that would be a great addition!
btw: I'm putting the finishing touches on the new Head Badge Gallery. I've even pre-loaded a few of the head badges from the BF's thread recently. If work load stays low today I might have it avalaible to everyone by the end of the day.
btw: I'm putting the finishing touches on the new Head Badge Gallery. I've even pre-loaded a few of the head badges from the BF's thread recently. If work load stays low today I might have it avalaible to everyone by the end of the day.
10-03-07, 11:33 AM
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We're trying to recruit Tom Stormcrowe while his shoulder heals. He's got six, seven weeks where he's not going to be able to ride .
Bad news for Tom, perhaps good news for us and VeloBase?
East Hill
.Bad news for Tom, perhaps good news for us and VeloBase?
East Hill
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10-03-07, 11:52 AM
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Starting next Wed I'll have at least 3-4 weeks I'll be in the same boat as Tom. Did I miss the thread detailing Tom's shoulder problem?
10-03-07, 12:29 PM
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I see you found it.
Sorry to see that you are having more surgery too
. I'm hoping to avoid biopsies and whatnot myself--my now annual CAT scan is scheduled for October 15 
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Sorry to see that you are having more surgery too
. I'm hoping to avoid biopsies and whatnot myself--my now annual CAT scan is scheduled for October 15 .East Hill
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10-03-07, 03:34 PM
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Decal articles?
Would you like an article on decal application, Decal art?, Decal restoring and the ins and outs of clear coating Decals vs surface mounting Decals?
10-03-07, 03:41 PM
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I don't know what Jon would say, but I think that would be an excellent article topic.
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Would this, or an adaptation of this, be of interest?
A brief history of Sekai Bicycles and profile of the Sekai 5000 Superlite
A brief history of Sekai Bicycles and profile of the Sekai 5000 Superlite
10-03-07, 08:36 PM
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History of brands is absolutely of interest. As is the decal application and restoration topic. Both things I have personally spent hours researching all over the web. Increasing the accessibility of such information is exactly what VeloBase.com was started for.
10-03-07, 09:33 PM
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Though shalt not covet thine neighbor's bike, nor his manservant's bike, nor his maidservant's...
Though shalt remember the lugged steel bike, and keep it holy...
...and on the seventh day, he created quick release levers...
...and when his neighbors espied Noah brazing with steel solder, they didst mock him...
...then Moses did raise his orange water bottle, and the crowds at the summit of the climb parted. Thus did the peloton of Israel pass, whilst the pursuing Egyptians were engulfed by hoardes of fanatical Basque supporters at the peak of the Aubisque...
Though shalt remember the lugged steel bike, and keep it holy...
...and on the seventh day, he created quick release levers...
...and when his neighbors espied Noah brazing with steel solder, they didst mock him...
...then Moses did raise his orange water bottle, and the crowds at the summit of the climb parted. Thus did the peloton of Israel pass, whilst the pursuing Egyptians were engulfed by hoardes of fanatical Basque supporters at the peak of the Aubisque...
10-03-07, 09:36 PM
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Wish I could help, I love history, and I'm not a terrible writer, but I'm way too new in the bike area to do anything.
I will be looking forward to reading them though .
I will be looking forward to reading them though .
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10-05-07, 08:13 AM
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Jon,
I'll get the headbadge article put together. Bear with me as I compile the photos.
-Kurt
I'll get the headbadge article put together. Bear with me as I compile the photos.
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10-29-07, 09:18 PM
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*bump* I had a reply to this thread typed out last night but it got lost for one reason or another. Slept since then and can't remember why it didn't get submitted. In any case, just a check in to see if anyone is working on or planning to work on an article. Also, if you have extensive knowledge of a particular brand of part or frame listed on velobase.com, feel free to edit that brand's listing and add history and general information there as well. Feel free to contact me or reply in thread with questions, comments, or suggestions!
Feel free to contact me or reply in thread with questions, comments, or suggestions!
10-29-07, 09:48 PM
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i took some pictures once while i modified a sturmey-archer 4sp trigger to be used with an asc hub..
can you integrate photos into the articles section ?
interested in a small how-to article ?
can you integrate photos into the articles section ?
interested in a small how-to article ?