Donation Pick-up by Bike - Revision history

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General Observations

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General Observations

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General Observations

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Trailers that DO NOT work.

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General Information

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Trailers that WORK.

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 high, this can cause quite a whipping motion that can destabilize the load.  It
 also puts considerable lateral pressure on the wheels causing them to flex.  (Single wheeled Bob trailer don't have this
-problem, but see the section on trailer types.)
+problem, but see the section on trailers that do not work.)
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-Old bicycle tube are amazing, and highly recommended for strapping equipment down with.  Much better than bunjee cords.  Make sure you have some come-along straps too.
+Old bicycle tubes are amazing, and highly recommended for strapping equipment down with.  Much better than bunjee cords.  Make sure you have some come-along straps too.
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-Old bicycle tube tires are amazing.  Much better than bunjee cords.  Make sure you have some come-along straps too.
+Old bicycle tube are amazing, and highly recommended for strapping equipment down with.  Much better than bunjee cords.  Make sure you have some come-along straps too.
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 == General Observations ==
-For a pick up consisting of 22 systems, 7 monitors, 4 laser printers, and boxes of misc you would be needing 3 Bikes At Work trailers.
+For a pick up consisting of 22 systems, 7 monitors, 4 laser printers, and boxes of misc you would be needing 3 Bikes At Work type trailers.
 Always assume there is going to be more at the pick up location than quoted over the phone.
 These pick ups make for great PR opportunities.  Make sure you have many flyers, and business cards on hand.

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	For a pick up consisting of 22 systems, 7 monitors, 4 laser printers, and boxes of misc you would be needing 3 Bikes At Work trailers.		For a pick up consisting of 22 systems, 7 monitors, 4 laser printers, and boxes of misc you would be needing 3 Bikes At Work trailers.
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		+	Always assume there is going to be more at the pick up location than quoted over the phone.

	These pick ups make for great PR opportunities. Make sure you have many flyers, and business cards on hand.		These pick ups make for great PR opportunities. Make sure you have many flyers, and business cards on hand.

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 For a pick up consisting of 22 systems, 7 monitors, 4 laser printers, and boxes of misc you would be needing 3 Bikes At Work trailers.
-These pick up make for great PR opportunities.  Make sure you have many flyers, and business cards on hand.
+These pick ups make for great PR opportunities.  Make sure you have many flyers, and business cards on hand.
-Having a someone with critcal mass skills can help in a downtown, heavy traffic situation.
+Having someone with "critcal mass" riding skills can help in a downtown, heavy traffic situation.
 more info to come

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 Free Geek Vancouver has been experimenting with hardware donation pick ups by bike.  These pick ups right now are done by volunteers.  We are thinking of using a flat rate hour system that could go towards the adoption program.  So far we offer this bike service on a case by case basis.
-=== Types of Trailers ===
+== Types of Trailers ==
-==Trailers that WORK.==
+===Trailers that WORK.===
 [http://www.bikesatwork.com/index.html Bikes at Work] trailer.  A small family company out of Iowa.
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 This trailer has been our work horse.  You can see [http://freegeekvancouver.org/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=118 photos] of loads nearing 250lbs.
-==Trailers that DO NOT work.==
+===Trailers that DO NOT work.===
 [http://www.bobtrailers.com/trailers/trailers.php BOB] trailers.  These trailers become very unstable under heavy loads.  We have found that with two monitors(~70lbs) the front wheel become unstable.  This is not a desgin flaw as the trailer is only rated for 40lbs(need to verify).  Also the desgin of cargo area is limiting as to what you can put in it.  Two 17inch monitors is pushing it!
-=== Observations ===
+===Tips on Loading===
 For a pick up consisting of 22 systems, 7 monitors, 4 laser printers, and boxes of misc you would be needing 3 Bikes At Work trailers.
 more info to come

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	=== General Information ===		=== General Information ===
		+	Free Geek Vancouver has been experimenting with hardware donation pick ups by bike. These pick ups right now are done by volunteers. We are thinking of using a flat rate hour system that could go towards the adoption program. So far we offer this bike service on a case by case basis.

	=== Types of Trailers ===		=== Types of Trailers ===

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	[http://www.bikesatwork.com/index.html Bikes at Work] trailer. A small family company out of Iowa.		[http://www.bikesatwork.com/index.html Bikes at Work] trailer. A small family company out of Iowa.
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		+	This trailer has been our work horse. You can see [http://freegeekvancouver.org/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=118 photos] of loads nearing 250lbs.

	==Trailers that DO NOT work.==		==Trailers that DO NOT work.==