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August 7, 2008
DIY: Leather mudguards for your bicycle
This is a great project for anyone who rides his or her bicycle to work. The version on the website is customized with a monogram, but it could be as simple as a small piece of black leather or rubber.
Learn how to make your own Leather mudguards for your bicycle
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Aug 7, 2008 02:00 AM
Bicycles, DIY Projects |
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Make a bicycle ramp
Although this is a bit dangerous, it looks like a lot of fun. This instructable is very well documented and the final ramp looks nice and sturdy. It's a lot safer than my milk-crate version when I was a kid!
Learn how to make a Bicycle Ramp
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Aug 7, 2008 01:00 AM
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August 6, 2008
HOW TO - bike pannier from messenger bag
Instructables user trebuchet03 (San Francisco, CA) made a detailed tutorial on converting a messenger bag into a bike pannier complete with a hard backplate, rack hooks, and bungee cord.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Aug 6, 2008 09:00 PM
Bicycles, Instructables |
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August 2, 2008
Found Video: Crazy bicycle innovations of the past
Did I say crazy? I meant awesome bicycle innovations of the past. This is a great video that features a lot of different types of bicycles. My favorite is the strap-the-wheels-to-your-leg version that can be seen at 1:54. Although, the 4-person sewing machine bicycle at 4:30 is a close second!
Read more about these Crazy bicycle innovations of the past
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Aug 2, 2008 09:30 AM
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July 30, 2008
Odd bike...
A MAKE reader sent this in, anyone know what's going on?
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 30, 2008 08:00 AM
Bicycles, Transportation |
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July 23, 2008
DIY: Recycled Recumbent
The Recycled Recumbent has been updated for 2008. It looks like a few other people have had success following the free plans. I really like how the plans have little notes to help you build a really nice Recycled Recumbent Bicycle.
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Read more about Brass Lion recumbent tricycle
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Jul 23, 2008 03:00 AM
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July 18, 2008
DIY: Seat made from bike parts and crutches
What do you do with your crutches after that nasty crash on bicycle? Well, if the wheels are still in good shape you could always make your own stool to commemorate the occasion. Then again, you can find old crutches and some wheels in the recycling and/or garbage and forgo the whole bicycle accident part.
Learn how to make a Seat made from bike parts and crutches
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Jul 18, 2008 02:00 AM
Bicycles, DIY Projects, Furniture, Instructables |
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July 15, 2008
Rag and Bone bike
If bikes had a "rat king," it might look something like this. I like the ornamental wheel on the front fork that has a fender going all around it. Not the most practical bike on the rack, but certainly the most unique.
Rag and Bone bike on Rat Rod Bikes [via Brass Goggles]
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jul 15, 2008 11:58 AM
Arts, Bicycles, Retro |
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July 14, 2008
DIY: Simple Tandem Bike
This is a great instructable for making your own tandem bicycle. It is amazing how simple it is to make with just a bit of hacking and drilling. This is a lot cheaper than buying one since you can always pick up a couple of old bikes on Craigslist really cheap.
Make your own Simple Tandem Bike
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Jul 14, 2008 01:00 AM
Bicycles, Instructables |
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July 10, 2008
DIY: Bicycle repair videos
BicycleTudor has a great collection of repair and maintenance videos. I counted over 30 videos and they seem to be adding more every week. If you are into bicycling, you really need to check it out.
Read more about DIY: Bicycle repair
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Jul 10, 2008 03:00 AM
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July 7, 2008
PVC bike cart
Instructables slide show of a bicycle trailer made out of PVC pipe and wire rack material.
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jul 7, 2008 04:22 PM
Bicycles, Instructables |
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July 3, 2008
Hyperbike: Like swimming on land
The Hyperbike, by Curtis DeForest, tries to create a human-powered vehicle that will be faster than traditional bicycles. I can see how the rider can input more energy, but that thing has to weigh a lot more than a 10 speed!
In creating the HyperBike, DeForest tried to remedy the flaws of the standard bicycle. For one thing, it has no seat; the rider stands upright. Also, the arms are used for additional power. DeForest describes pedaling the HyperBike as "swimming on dry land." Motor vehicle speeds of at least fifty miles per hour are easily attained.
Read more about the Hyperbike
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Jul 3, 2008 01:00 AM
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July 2, 2008
Cardboard bike
A product design student at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK wanted to address the problem of prevalent bike theft so he created this bike for around US$30. It doesn't say whether this was just for the frame or for everything. And no, it doesn't melt in a rainstorm. He used hexacomb board, which is waterproof. No much to look at, but if it gets your groceries home...
Cardboard bike aims to put brakes on theives [via Inhabitat]
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jul 2, 2008 12:00 PM
Bicycles, Green, Made On Earth |
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June 27, 2008
Home-made hammers
On Street Use, Kevin Kelly has a few pics of hand-made bike-building tools, spotted in bike shops in Rwanda.
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jun 27, 2008 04:00 PM
Bicycles, Remake, Toolbox |
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Metrocard bicycle will not fit in the turnstyles
We've posted lots in the past about NYC Metrocard art projects, but this one might just take the cake. This bicycle is completely covered with hundreds of the cards, perhaps to make a statement about human powered vehicles vs. taking mass transit and the environmental impact you will have (not to mention the cash you will save) when you take your bike to work. In any case, it's a cool thing to do with your expired cards.
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jun 27, 2008 09:00 AM
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Live music - on a bike!
Paul Freedman of Rock the Bike fitted a utility bicycle with instrument rack + seat - thus creating a mobile music performance vehicle. This demo vid shows the maiden voyage his friend Janaysa on vocals/keyboard - would've been nice to hear them ride through my neighborhood.
Just imagine all the other instruments this could carry, let alone recording equipment. Methinks it's only a matter of time before the first bike-recorded single drops. [via Matrixsynth]
Posted by Collin Cunningham |
Jun 27, 2008 05:00 AM
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June 25, 2008
Switchbike: Standard or Recumbent?
If you can't decide between a standard or recumbent bicycle, then the Switchbike is for you. It looks fairly simple to transform. The recumbent version would be really nice for those longer road trips. I wonder how heavy it is?
Read more about the Switchbike
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Making a Carbon Fiber Bike frame
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Jun 25, 2008 02:00 AM
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June 23, 2008
LED turn signal bike jacket tutorial
Remember this LED turn signal bike jacket we posted a while back? Well Leah Buechley made a tutorial for making your own. It has a button on each sleeve for activating the turn signals. The instructable includes a handy sewing/wiring diagram and lots of key insights into sewing a circuit for an LED turn signal bike jacket. Includes a preview of the soon-to-be-available LilyPad LEDs (from Sparkfun). Leah has the tutorial mirrored on her site.
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Posted by Becky Stern |
Jun 23, 2008 07:00 PM
Arduino, Bicycles, DIY Projects, Electronics, Instructables, Wearables |
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Skateboard windsurfer
Here's a how-to on building a lugsail land surfer that has ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with steampunk.
Steampunk Lugsail Land Windsurfer
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jun 23, 2008 11:00 AM
Bicycles, Green |
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June 20, 2008
Bike blimp remake?
This pedal-powered inflatable recently used to cross the English Channel has definitely piqued somebody's interest, and understandably so. Trumann writes -
If there is a way to remake this human-powered aircraft, it must happen. This article is about taking a trip via bicycle-blimp, but the concept is too awesome not to fantasize about building one myself. I have no idea where to start, being a Maker-n00b, but if anybody else has ideas, they should be shared!- Pedal-Powered Blimp Attempts to Cross English Channel
Hmmm, well I'll start with an obvious one - learn as much as you can about the bike blimp and other similar projects(see below). Take notes, make sketches, and experiment. Anyone else have some ideas/experiences that could help him out?
Propeller driven bicycle (recumbent trike) - Human powered
Coming soon... the personal blimp
Posted by Collin Cunningham |
Jun 20, 2008 01:39 PM
Bicycles, Remake |
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