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August 23, 2007
Cyclean - The pedal powered washing machine
This is awesome, the Cyclean - a pedal powered washing machine - [via] Link.
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Aug 23, 2007 08:00 AM
Bicycles, Green |
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August 22, 2007
Japan's "painful cars" (and bikes and motorcycles)
Cool Hunting points us to a piece on Seneca Blog about the stickered, painted, and tricked-out anime and games cars shown at the latest twice-annual Comiket convention in Japan. Cool Hunting writes:
Typical decor include stickers of popular anime "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" and erotic PC game "Fate/Stay Night." But it's not just the exterior that get dolled up. Itasha are also noted for their unabashedly nerdy interiors that include figurine stands and character pillows. Itasha have moved beyond automobiles and have expanded to bicycles. Yes, there are nerd sticker bikes, too. Talk about otaku pride.
The cars are called "itasha," which translates to "painful car," but may be a play on "Italian car."
Nerd Cars - Link
Seneca Blog - Link
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Aug 22, 2007 02:00 PM
Arts, Bicycles, Transportation |
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Neodymics Cyclemotor electric bike conversion kit
Jeff writes -
Neodymics Cyclemotor is a self contained powered wheel designed to instantly replace the front wheel of any standard bicycle. Prototype is powered at 72 volts by four unmodified Dewalt nanophosphate packs using a reverse engineered drill speed control and optical relays.Neodymics Cyclemotor electric bike conversion kit - Link.
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Aug 22, 2007 10:00 AM
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August 21, 2007
Ride tricked-out Big Wheels for charity
Scott Beale, of Laughing Squid, points out that The Almost-Annual Matt Armbruster Memorial Big Wheel Rally is happening this Saturday (August 25th) in Boulder, CO. The event is a benefit for Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation. If you're interested in participating, there's still time to register.
The Almost-Annual Matt Armbruster Memorial Big Wheel Rally - Link
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Aug 21, 2007 02:00 PM
Announcements, Bicycles, Events, Toys and Games |
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August 17, 2007
Amazing monocycle replica
You may have seen images of this gorgeously crafted "monocycle/monowheel" replica (of an 1873 French design) making its way through the series of tubes. It was for sale, briefly, on eBay (with starting bid at US$13,000).
1873 Monocycle/Monowheel Replica - Link
1873 Monocycle Replica Is a Mechanical and Engineering Marvel - Link
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Aug 17, 2007 05:00 AM
Bicycles, Retro |
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August 12, 2007
Korean CargoCycles
Kevin Kelly's Street Use has these (and other) pics of motorcycles and bikes, used in the Dong Dae Mun Market of Seoul, to circulate heavy loads around town. Says the photographer:
These bikes are the grease that make the market smooth, you see them ferrying ridiculously big loads for 500 metres or so to where the products are needed... Note the carefully street modded/welded carrying beds with 90 degree load supports. I've seen fridges, washing machines and dish washers carried on these things without trouble, even the bicycles.
Korean Marketplace CargoCycles - Link
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Aug 12, 2007 08:00 AM
Bicycles, Transportation |
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August 9, 2007
Tricumbent hybrid
FrankG writes in with the latest on his Tricumbent hybrid -
This is the third installment of the Electric Recumbent trike project that started back in mid March of this year. On this page there is major reworking of the frame, adding the electronics and drive train with some basic testing.Tricumbent hybrid -Link.
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Aug 9, 2007 05:00 AM
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August 8, 2007
Kid trailer to kayak carrier
Rex sent in how he converted a child trailer to carry his kayak to the lake by bicycle -- Link.
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Aug 8, 2007 02:00 AM
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August 2, 2007
Playaflies (PDF how-to)
Remember the Playaflies? Here's a PDF on how to make your own! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 2, 2007 02:00 AM
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August 1, 2007
Bike tube rubber bands
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories have a one minute project, bike tube rubber bands - Link.
Related:
Bicycle dual inner tube system - Link.
HOW TO - Bicycle Frame Protection - Link.
Inner tube chair seat caning - Link.
HOW TO - Make an inner-tube wallet - Link.
Life belt from old inner tubes - Link.
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Aug 1, 2007 06:00 PM
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July 20, 2007
Office chair bike
Woodenbikes writes -
A recumbent bike with a very comfy seat. It's a 35 pount leather executive office chair connected to a 16" (little girl's) Princess bike re-welded into a recumbent (recliner bike) and using a piece of another donor bike frame. I built it in honor of "Bike to Work Day".Office chair bike - Link.
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Jul 20, 2007 04:00 AM
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July 19, 2007
The Magnificent Revolutionary Cycling Cinema
These folks are putting together a bicycle powered cinema. 10 bikes with simple DC generators attached powering a speaker and projector rig. It can be seen at the Big Chill festival in the UK this year and other places to be announced later - Link.
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Jul 19, 2007 10:00 AM
Bicycles, Green |
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July 18, 2007
HOW TO - Make DC Bicycle pedal power generators
Here's how to make DC Bicycle pedal power generators from the folks as Science Shareware -
Here you can learn to create your own green power electricity using a pedal power bicycle generator. We setup the 24 bicycle power generators at the 2007 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, 60,000 people a day for 3 days in the desert - Indio California. The bike generators were used for charging cell phones.DC Bicycle pedal power generator - Link.
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Jul 18, 2007 11:00 AM
Bicycles, DIY Projects, Electronics, Green |
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July 16, 2007
The sideways bike
Being dyslexic, just looking at the videos of Boston-based bike-builder Michael Killian's "sideways bike," makes my noggin throb. You ride and pedal the bike sideways, and steer front and rear (independently). His site has numerous videos, pics, and links to media coverage of his various bike projects.
The Sideways Bike [Via] - Link
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Jul 16, 2007 05:00 PM
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July 12, 2007
Playaflies
I've only been to Burningman once and I couldn't help but look at things as electronics projects and kits - one of projects "playaflies" consisted of LEDs inside ping pong balls and then attached to wires/PVC pipe, at night when attached to a bicycle they take on the movement of the rider as they move about, it's a neat effect - here's more about them as well as how to make your own... Link.
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Jul 12, 2007 09:00 AM
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July 11, 2007
Propeller driven bicycle (recumbent trike) - Human powered
TVeditor writes -
A soothingly quiet trike driven by a 7-ft., pedal-powered propeller. I spend a month a year working on a commercial fishing boat with a loud diesel engine, and the greatest sound in the world is to hear it turn off. Recumbent trike built from aircraft-supply cro-moly tubing and salvaged bike parts. Prop hot-wire-cut pink foam, coated it with fiberglass — and then added LED lights so the blades display colored patterns as they turn.Propeller Driven Bicycle (Recumbent Trike) - Human Powered - [via] Link.
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Jul 11, 2007 08:00 AM
Bicycles, DIY Projects, Made On Earth, Transportation |
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July 9, 2007
HOW TO - Make a monster quartz halogen bike light
Dan writes -
It was a dark and stormy night...and the 3-watt generator lamp was sporadic, cutting out altogether each time a whiff of snow happened to come between its roller and the tire. "There's got to be something better," the mad cyclist thinks to himself as he squints to make out the faint halo of light cast by the 3-watt bottle dynamo generator.HOW TO - Make a monster quartz halogen bike light - Link.That mad cyclist happened to be yours truly, and the above situation real to life--and the inspiration for the MONSTER Quartz Halogen Bike Light!
The cost of this project was somewhere around $100. I say 'around' because I already had some of the hardware!
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 9, 2007 09:00 AM
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July 7, 2007
Bicycle mod collection
Speaking of hamster wheels, this collection of bike mods from Peter Wagner has all sorts of fun! -Link.
Updated link, thanks AgingInOctal.
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Jul 7, 2007 05:00 AM
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July 5, 2007
VeloAce - Open source Palm based bike computer
Here's an open source bike computer using an old Palm...
Bike Computer System for Palm OS. Provides detailed data views, logging to database, trip data estimation, trainer with Top 10 laps, graphical speedometer. Supports km/h and mph units. The wheel sensor is simply connected over RS232 or even IrDA.SourceForge.net: VeloAce - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 5, 2007 02:00 PM
Bicycles, DIY Projects, Gadgets |
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HOW TO - Make bike gear windchimes
Offspringin writes -
Make your own unique windchime out of bike gears. Of course you can use any bike parts you want but the varying sizes of the gears produce different ringing sounds in the wind. You can use your imagination and come up with whatever you want. Paint, no paint, change the size, change the length, a great quick project with almost certain great results.Bike Gear Windchime - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 5, 2007 02:00 AM
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