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Fire at John Henrys - Update were now open again

June 16, 2008, 11:28 a.m.
John-Henry-Bikes
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The roof the roof the roof is on fire, was the story this morning as the John Henry crew arrived for their morning shifts. The roofers accidentally set the roof on fire. It burned through a couple layers of the roof but thankfully nothing on the inside seems to be damaged. So rest assured that your bike is safe inside and we will let you know when it is ready to be picked up. Stay tuned for more updates as we receive them but for now the shop is closed until further notice.

John Henry Bikes
100-400 Brooksbank Ave. North Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 986-5534

[email protected]

Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5:00pm

June 16, 2008, 11:39 a.m.
sanrensho
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Joined: June 17, 2003

Ibiza?

Good to hear everyone is safe and the contents OK as well. Good luck with the cleanup and I hope everything is up and running quickly.

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June 16, 2008, 4:14 p.m.
IFO
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Joined: Nov. 19, 2002

that floor shot makes it look like it snowed inside the building…

what a mess thats gunna be

June 16, 2008, 4:15 p.m.
Heathen
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Joined: Jan. 4, 2007

deals on half burned stuff?

is going big on a bike the only way to get you stoked on the sport? what happened to riding with your bros, travelling, and riding unique places, to get people stoked on riding?

fines are useless. there needs to be more punches to the throat.

June 16, 2008, 4:21 p.m.
SammyJ
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That foam is corrosive shit. Hope it's not on the bikes?

June 16, 2008, 4:22 p.m.
Sharon
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shitty,

good thing for insurance!

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June 16, 2008, 4:40 p.m.
Couch_Surfer
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Bum deal, glad noone's hurt - hope the insurance gets it sorted quick for ya.

June 16, 2008, 8:46 p.m.
Ninja
Ninja
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That foam is corrosive shit. Hope it's not on the bikes?

No it's not.
Wiki foam

The most popular cus it safe for water run off drains.
Protein foams

Protein foams contain natural proteins as the foaming agents. Unlike other synthetic foams, protein foams are bio-degradable. They flow and spread slower, but provide a foam blanket that is more heat resistant and more durable.

Protein foams include regular protein foam (P), fluoroprotein foam (FP), alcohol resistant fluoroprotein foam (AR-FP), film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP), and alcohol-resistant film fluoroprotein (AR-FFFP).

Protein Foam from non-animal sources is preferred because of the possible threats of biological contaminants like prions.

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June 17, 2008, 9:42 a.m.
SammyJ
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Joined: Oct. 2, 2007

No it's not.
Wiki foam

The most popular cus it safe for water run off drains.
Protein foams

Protein foams contain natural proteins as the foaming agents. Unlike other synthetic foams, protein foams are bio-degradable. They flow and spread slower, but provide a foam blanket that is more heat resistant and more durable.

Protein foams include regular protein foam (P), fluoroprotein foam (FP), alcohol resistant fluoroprotein foam (AR-FP), film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP), and alcohol-resistant film fluoroprotein (AR-FFFP).

Protein Foam from non-animal sources is preferred because of the possible threats of biological contaminants like prions.

Wow, awesome. The foam from most extinguishers is super corrosive, I guess the stuff the pro's use is different. Yay firefighters!

June 17, 2008, 10:09 a.m.
John-Henry-Bikes
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The shop is dirty, smelly, and there is tons of people running around. But we ARE open for business today. Please keep the dogs at home for the next couple days.

Ninja - I don't know how bio degradable this foam was. They put it all in garbage bags and drove off and came back 15 minutes later.

John Henry Bikes
100-400 Brooksbank Ave. North Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 986-5534

[email protected]

Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5:00pm

June 17, 2008, 10:21 a.m.
Robin-J
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Good luck to you John Henry…we hope business is up and running fast!

June 17, 2008, 10:39 a.m.
the-Master-Plan-Dan
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I sure hope Tristan wasn't damaged in the fire!

Good to see you guys up and running so fast!

Dan

www.steedcycles.com

June 17, 2008, 11:08 a.m.
nina
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Joined: July 31, 2006

The roofers set the roof on fire at our apartment too…makes you wonder who they're hiring, eh?

Good to hear there wasn't too much damage.

June 17, 2008, 2:38 p.m.
John-Henry-Bikes
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Joined: May 18, 2007

Tristan is still living life as ginger as he ever will be

Thanks to the Angel restoration crew working around the clock we are able to have a before and after shot

John Henry Bikes
100-400 Brooksbank Ave. North Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 986-5534

[email protected]

Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5:00pm

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