Bike for Jeremy Power

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Based on this thread in the Shore Forum (http://bb.nsmb.com/showthread.php?t=94724), North Shore Bike Shop is going to be the official builder of the bike we get together for Jeremy.

Please post here what you can donate (money or parts - any money will be used to purchase parts that people don't have available to give). Money donated will go towards the purchase of bike parts for Jeremy's bike at wholesale - no markup will be charged. If there is a profit left over once the bike is complete, it will be forwarded to NSMBA. North Shore Bike Shop is doing this to express gratitude to a great trail steward, not to reap a profit.

For those who have already volunteered some stuff in the other thread, please repost here what you have available. Thanks!

Last thing, are we building up a DH bike or an all-mountain bike?


Matt

[seand]

Thanks Matt for making this thread!

Here is what you can claim from us:

full build (yeah, it's been used a few times but with a little shop love, it can be rolling like-new):
regular le toy4
canecreek headset
manitou breakout fork
wheelset (double wides, hubs i dont remember off the top of my head, minion rubber)
avid mech brakeset
x7 drivetrain
srs guide
...yada yada

If that isn't what he is looking for, or wants, we can part it out!


Random parts:
lots of sizes of seat posts
various bars
03 and an 04 jrT
an 04 and 05 breakout


Also, from Carbuncle, a large 05 Yakuza Kumicho; It comes with the rear wheel (a 36h WTB Speeddisc rim laced to a generic 150x12mm hub), headset with 1 1/8 reducer installed, freshly installed pivots and a complete new set of uninstalled pivots, a standard IRD seatpost and post QR.


Of course, perhaps raising enough money for him to pick what he wants may be a better option? And do we know if he even wants a bike?

-Sean

[heckler]

I just spoke with him (no, you can't keep this a surprise when it's on the web).

yes, he would like to ride again, and has been given the OK by the doc.

no, he wouldn't ever be able to ride a hardtail.

A light, all mountain/downhill bike would be best. Something that he can pedal up and down with.

he's 5'11", 185 lbs

and he sounds quite happy about the thanks you guys are giving him! Let's make this happen!

[DaveM]

I have no parts to donate, but count me in for $100

I'm away for the long weekend, but I'll drop in and see Matt next week.

[Pablo]

I'll donate $100

[Phineas Gage]

185 lbs or kilos?

I have parts. Once we know what's needed I can dig through the boxes.

[heckler]

185 lbs

He does hike up and down CBC 10 times a day :grinno:

[Knight-Rider]

So is there going to be a jar or something a your shop I can throw a donation into? By the time my parts become spare, they aren't much good for anything

[heckler]

We've got a brand new .243 racing seat that was donated by .243 for trail days.

Jeremy's the king of trail days, so he's got a new seat.

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

No jar or anything like that. I'll throw a post up here with you guys when you make the donation and this thread will serve as the record for donations. I'm thinking Bottlerocket frame with Fox Vanilla 36 fork if we can get the donations up there...

I think the best way to do this would be to set a date and do what we can by the date set. What does everyone think of the May 6 Seymour trailday?


Matt

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Anonymous donation for $20 received.


Matt

[heckler]

I talked to the folks at Brodie and they may have a frame to donate to the cause. Whoever is running this deal PM me and I'll forward the info I have.

Matt, can you get on this?

[knowles]

Holy this is great to see happening.
Major props to anyone in on this.

[M@M]

matt, what are your easter hours? I assume closed friday and sunday, but what times on saturday and monday?

[mattj]

Regular hours Saturday (8 am to 8 pm) and Monday (2 pm to 8 pm). Thanks.


-m

[M.A.X]

I have no parts to donate but I'm in for a donation, how can I pay?

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Stop by the store and make your donation - we'll post here in this thread for confirmation of the amount donated.


Matt

[Silk]

Who is this Jeremy Power?

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

$80 donation received.

$50 donation received from John in Ottawa. Thanks!

Total so far = $150.


Matt

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

$100 received from DaveM

Total = $250


Matt

[the Master Plan Dan]

Who is this Jeremy Power?

Oh he is a legend here...

He can move fallen trees 150 years old with the slightest touch!

He splits rocks with his bare hands!

Edit... he has 2 dogs... big as horses they are... and they carry his tools up the mountain!

Dan

[SIDESHOW]

Edited for political reasons......cl

[DaveM]

edited for Sideshow's political reasons.......dm

[SIDESHOW]

edited for political reasons.......cl

[SIDESHOW]

Edited for political reasons.......cl

[Lady Gravity]

so basically Matt started a cool thing I just think he chose the wrong trailbuilder.

I am glad to see a trailbuilder get some love for sure there are already too many wannabees out there suckin up free bikes that contribute nothing but hot air( hhmmmm thats a bit close to home..lol).

maybe you should read the original thread which is linked in the first post - or is that too difficult for you? matt didn't start the idea (and who gives a rat's ass where his store is located relative to the cbc trail).

it's pretty simple - if you don't want to help out - don't. but a lot of people do, and will.

[synchro]

Digger didn't make a cent and built a helluva lot of trails on his own dime. Sorry I think Todd deserves a free bike more than me, you, Jeremy put together.....

i think todd has made a few dollars off of some of his videos...

[the Master Plan Dan]

Whoaa doggies whats going on here???



Come on man... take it for what it was... a joke.

[SIDESHOW]

Well now that I have gone thru and re-read and deleted my posts, I realize one thing is for certain. My posts were very mild and suggestive, and merely poked at the fact that maybe it should have been my friend Todd that was chosen for a free bike rather than JP.

I do not believe in deleting posts, that would defeat the point of posting. On the bb, as in life I am a wee bit too honest with folks sometimes, and that was the case here.

I deleted my posts only because this is the Inside Line, and I believe that Matt has paid to be here.

I will buy Jer breakfast at Tommy's next time I see him, and we will laugh about this. I know he will take much less offense to my opinion than some of you on here did.

Sorry Matt just stirring the pot a bit. Brought a whole lot more views to your thread, so its true what they say about press then isnt it....??

Lol. cl

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Wow let's get back on track now ok?

This is a thread dedicated to Jeremy Power and his contributions to the shore. We're running this drive to reward Jeremy and to welcome him back to cycling as a community.

When Digger gets his knees fixed and shows a desire to get back on a bike you can count on North Shore Bike Shop to be organizing the drive for a bike for him.

But this time, we're doing the drive for Jeremy.

We have received a seat and grips from .243 and NSMBA.

Please stop by the store and make your donations to get Jeremy back out on the trails that he has contributed to so much. New parts or money are being accepted. Thanks.


Matt

[SIDESHOW]

When Digger gets his knees fixed and shows a desire to get back on a bike you can count on North Shore Bike Shop to be organizing the drive for a bike for him.

But this time, we're doing the drive for Jeremy.

Matt


Now thats what I'm talkin about. I'm off to RaceFace tommorow, what else do you need?

I know Shannon will have some goodies for him. Wow stir a little shit and look at the all the views on the thread now.......hmmmm.

[Wayne P]

Sideshow the PR guy.

I have a pair of Atomlab Pimp rims that I can give that look new (about 5 rides old).

[newgirl]

When Digger gets his knees fixed and shows a desire to get back on a bike you can count on North Shore Bike Shop to be organizing the drive for a bike for him.

Matt

well he stopped over at my place for a coffee yesterday and he's getting them assessed on the 30th. He still does hard graft with his concrete work too. he is in a lot of pain and is still doing trail work.

ps. I think its awesome you guys are bike building - kindness makes the world go round on a much more pleasant spin....peace and granola!

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Great news folks! TRANSITION BIKES has hopped on board for this event and is offering up a bike at their cost! Let's get the donations going and we'll be able to present Jeremy with a sweet ride at the May 6th trail day!!


Matt

[cam@nsmb.com]

Hey Cory,

CKD 2 next month? Really? That's great news - if it's true.

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Shannon from Race Face is in for a set of Atlas Cranks and a headset if we need it! Bike's starting to shape up! Let's get some donations going for a frame to be putting these sweet parts on!


Matt

[SIDESHOW]

^^^^^ ahhhh sweet I knew he would. Good ol RaceFace supporting the cause.

[SIDESHOW]

if transition will sell you a frame at their cost and you have 250 bucks you should be well on your way towards a sweet frame.

[mr_fungle]

Shannon from Race Face is in for a set of Atlas Cranks and a headset if we need it! Bike's starting to shape up! Let's get some donations going for a frame to be putting these sweet parts on!


Matt

http://bb.nsmb.com/showpost.php?p=1655211&postcount=30

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

$20 received from Dennis at Dark Cycle yesterday.

$60 donated today.

Total so far = $330

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

$20 received from Lady Gravity.


-m

[PT-Colin]

Hey Matt,

Without going thru the whole thread can you maybe post up a list of parts you still need.

[PT-Colin]

well he stopped over at my place for a coffee yesterday and he's getting them assessed on the 30th. He still does hard graft with his concrete work too. he is in a lot of pain and is still doing trail work.

Somebody let Todd know he's good for at least 5 comp visits with me if he wants em. He's just gotta phone in, book an appointment, and make it down to Yaletown.

Sport + Spinal Physical Therapy
646.4118

Hell I've been enjoying his trails for years.

[heckler]

Matt,

I love what you're doing here, and fully support it.

As discussed, the next NSMBA members meeting is on May 31. That'd be a great venue to present the bike to Jeremy.

[kalisto]

I think matt was thinking the trailday next month, but that's for all you to figure out.

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Update on received parts and needed parts:

So far we have (or are very close to having)

Frame, fork, wheels, stem, bar, headset, cranks, seat, grips, tires

We still NEED the following items:

BRAKES, SHIFTERS, DERAILLEURS, PEDALS

North Shore Bike Shop will provide the seatpost, cables and housing, chain, cassette, and the build.

As Heckler pointed out, it would be better to have the presentation at the May NSMBA members meeting.


Please phone or email me at the shop if you have items or money you would like to donate. Please keep in mind we're looking for new parts only and parts that are consistent with the type of bike we're building - a 6x6 single-crown all-mountain ride.

You can make your donation by cash, debit, or credit at the store. Phone in for credit card donations.

Thanks to all the people who have already donated parts and money so far. We're looking at $370 so far and need to raise quite a bit more to get a nice shore ride together for Jeremy!

EDIT: $100 received from Paul Kim (Pablo)! Thank you my friend!

Total so far $470


Matt

[Tonestar]

Matt,
Put me down for tires, bar and stem. I will let you pick the models that you think are appropriate for the bike, I'll give you a call.

Tony

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Thank you Trident for a beautiful Funn 10th Anniversary Edition bar/stem combo and a set of WTB Wierwolf 2.5 tires!


Matt

[connor]

Thank you Trident for a beautiful Funn 10th Anniversary Edition bar/stem combo and a set of WTB Wierwolf 2.5 tires!


Matt

sweet, those tires are awesome.

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

(They'll be in stock next week at $50 each)

Thanks to Fluid and Biggles604 (NOT brother and sister) for the $60 donation today. Total raised so far is $510. You people are all awesome!


Matt

[Fluid]

Thanks to Fluid and Biggles604 (NOT brother and sister)

:lol: ahahaha - thanks for clarifying! :P

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

$300 recieved today!

Total so far is $810


Matt

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Hello everyone,

We have raised $830 so far towards getting Jeremy back out and riding. We have received several great gifts from local companies towards this project.

More is needed. We still need to raise a couple hundred dollars to build a sweet bike and show our gratitude as a community to Jeremy. Please call or visit and donate whatever you can. The weather is finally starting to resemble srping and I'm sure Jeremy feels the itch to ride more than most of us. Thanks!


Matt

[heckler]

an email will be going out to membership as well matt.

[KenN]

Okay, if a rear der is still on the shopping list, I'll pledge one 2005 Shimano XT rd. Still in original box, never been on a bike. I had it sitting around as a spare before I changed all my bikes over to SRAM.

Kn.

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Thanks guys sounds good!

Also an update - I would like to see Jeremy riding before June and the bike will be ready soon - so I'm thinking a giveaway here at the store will be the best route. Perhaps on a Saturday evening at 8 pm so most people have time to finish up their rides and then attend? Any thoughts or input on this?


Matt

[heckler]

your call Matt. Whenever the bike's ready to go!

[the flying moose]

Thanks guys sounds good!

Also an update - I would like to see Jeremy riding before June and the bike will be ready soon - so I'm thinking a giveaway here at the store will be the best route. Perhaps on a Saturday evening at 8 pm so most people have time to finish up their rides and then attend? Any thoughts or input on this?


Matt


i dont know if you have had a grand opening party or not yet but you could have a bbq type thing to raise money for the nsmba or some other local charity and then present the bike that night. just an idea.

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Sorry I haven't been keeping up with posting who's donated what...

Thanks to:

Steve (oldfartts) for the $20 donation

Bob (Sketchy Flanders) for his $100 donation

Sport and Spinal Physio (c/o Colin Miller) for the $100 donation


Total raised so far is $1030


Matt

[NorthShoreBikeShop]

Huge thanks to Shannon M. at Race Face for the Atlas cranks/bb and the headset for Jeremy's bike.

Also thanks to Andrew Spence for his $20 donation.

EDIT: Flip flop flip flop - looks like NSMBA feels the giveaway would be better at the shop. I'll post the date soon. Hopefully we can do this at some point next week. I'm thinking Saturday evening at closing time, next week (19th)

If there are any more people that would like to donate towards this project please come by the store or call in with credit card this week. If there is any surplus in donations, they will be forwarded to the NSMBA, so you can't lose. It's going to a great cause no matter what!


Matt