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December 15, 2006
HOW TO - Make the ultimate 18v Bike Light!
Douglas.mauro writes -
"Mountain Biking at night (or early morning) is a true blast.. Using headlamps has been the only real choice short of spending some coin on a true bike light (some of these puppies cost >$500!!).
While the lack of light never stopped us from riding, the glory of having a MEAN bike light was calling me out." - Link.
Related:
- Antique bike light LED mod - Link.
- HOW TO - Make a Bike light holder/connector for .... - Link.
- DIY solar bike light - Link.
- HOW TO - Blinking cruiser bike light - Link.
- Tape case bike light - Link.
- HOW TO - Make a solar bike light - Link.
- HOW TO - Make a 40-LED bicycle light - Link.
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Dec 15, 2006 03:54 PM
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December 14, 2006
Homemade beach bike
Peter writes -
"Your readers might want to check out this bizarre home-made bicycle that looks like it was made to cruise on the sand. The frame looked like it was made from several frames and the wheels had a full car-sized inner tube and two rims & hubs per wheel." - Link.
Related:
- Bikes @ MAKE - Link.
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Dec 14, 2006 07:51 PM
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December 11, 2006
Huge chopper bike photo gallery
I'm not sure where most of these photos are from (post if you know in the comments) but it's a pretty good collection of chopper bikes - Link.
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Dec 11, 2006 02:59 PM
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December 7, 2006
DIY shoe covers
Tim sent in this how-to on using a tote bag to make shoe covers for riding your bike in inclement weather... - Link.
Excellent re-use of those freebie totes you get at conferences!
Related:
- Shoes made from recycled stuff... - Link.
- Shoes made from grocery bags - Link.
- Make Your Own Shoes - Link.
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Dec 7, 2006 09:21 AM
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December 6, 2006
Terry McKean's "Wackercycle"
Bill writes in with this excellent homemade weed wacker powered bicycle -
"Whilst travelling south on the Pacific Coast Highway (CA 1) in November of 2006, I happened to stop at the restaurant/deli/convenience store in fabulous Gorda, CA. Up rode this chap on his home-built "moped" and I snapped these photos. Sadly, I neglected to get a photo of Terry, the maker." - Link.
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Dec 6, 2006 02:18 PM
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Powerbike - a bicycle and a playground slide
Besides the interesting artist's statement and overview, this also looks like a fun bicycle -
"Powerbike," is a marvel of metaphoric simplicity. The artist has devised a user-friendly installation that is a mixture of bike and playground slide. Would-be participants are encouraged to mount a ladder whose every step contains words such as "rich," "healthy," "handsome" or "powerful." In doing so, they will eventually reach the photos of "dream girls" on a nearby transparent canvas. However, the effect is entirely the opposite. As the ladder is climbed, the pictures recede from view. This is because each step drives the bicycle backwards. [via] - Link.
Related:
From the pages of MAKE:
- Made On Earth. Report from the world of backyard technology. The Busycle. MAKE 07 - Page 18. Subscribers--read this article now in your digital edition!
- Other bicycle projects in MAKE - Link.
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Dec 6, 2006 12:48 PM
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December 4, 2006
HOW TO - Make a Ski bike
Oblongata writes -
"This will show you one way to build yourself a Ski Bike (aka Snow Bike, Skibob, Skike, or Skicycle). It is a downhill only machine and if you like bikes a lot, then it will probably keep a stupid grin plastered on your face all the way down whatever crazy hills you choose to take it on. It is easier to ride than it looks and is quite stable at high speeds (not sure about the speeds you could achieve at a ski hill, but its worked great for average hills in Wisconsin). There are many ways you could build one of these, this is just one way to get you started." - Link.
Related:
- Skateboard to ski board - Link.
- Homemade Tri-Ski baby carriage - Link.
- HOW TO - build your own Skis - Link.
- Ice bikes - Link.
- More ice bikes - Link.
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Dec 4, 2006 07:07 AM
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Tricked out bikes (Japan)
I'm not sure exactly what is going on here (anyone know) but these bikes are really fun to look at... [via] - Link.
Related:
- Bicycle projects @ MAKE - Link.
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Dec 4, 2006 05:03 AM
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December 3, 2006
DIY VR Bike simulator
I Make projects has an awesome DIY VR Bike simulator. Some PVC, a hacked PS2 controller, the Rockstar game "BULLY" on a projector, and a few parts from the workbench results in a crude but effective "virtual bike
"Using an exercise bike equipped with a few modifications, you can effectively simulate riding your exercise bike in and around the town of Bullworth in the Playstation2 game "BULLY" by Rockstar.
You pedal and steer on the exercise bike, and these actions are mirrored in the game, allowing you to virtually ride your bike in and around the town and surrounding areas in the game, complete with cars and pedestrians sharing the roads and sidewalks with you. The faster you pedal on the exercise bike, the faster you go in the game. This whole method should in theory also work with GTA:San Andreas which also has a similar bike mechanic (but a much larger and more visually varied game world than BULLY has).
This is essentially a custom controller interface to an excercise bike, but in addition to the controls it's also the positioning of the bike in front of a big screen like a projector (my projector is from Lumenlab) and the choice of a game with a good matching "bike" presentation that really makes this whole greater than the sum of its parts." Thanks Don! - Link.
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Dec 3, 2006 02:07 PM
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November 29, 2006
HOW TO - Make a homemade U-Lock bicycle lock
Tim shows you how to make your own bike lock from an old stainless steel stove - Link.
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Nov 29, 2006 08:02 AM
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November 28, 2006
FreeCycle-made "No Weld" recumbent
Julian writes - "Flickr Photos of a completed "No Weld" recumbent. I always wanted a recumbent but didn't want to pay the money. I built this "No Weld Recumbent" from bits found via the local FreeCycle mailing list and the local dumps and recycling centres. It's taken about 4 weeks of weekends." - Link.
Related:
- The Freecycle Network - Link.
- Home-built recumbent tricycle - Link.
- Bart Simpson recumbent bicycle - Link.
- Bicycle with steering wheel and seat - Link.
- Ice trikes... - Link.
- HOW TO - build a rear wheel steering front wheel drive ... - Link.
- Homebuilt recumbents - Link.
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Nov 28, 2006 09:54 AM
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November 26, 2006
HOW TO - Mountain Lion chopper bicycle
Atomic Zombie Extreme Machines writes -
"It's always fun when building a chopper from a complete bicycle to keep some of the original character in the bike. Like one of the other choppers we built, Granny's Nightmare, I try to keep the theme of the original mountain bike in this chopper, The Mountain Lion.
To create a chopper rebellious to the "normality" of every day life, yet still claim to be worthy of trail riding, one will need a heavy mountain bike with front suspension. Where does one find a scrap suspension mountain bike? The city dump of course! That's where many Atomic Zombie Extreme Machines krew members find all kinds of parts for their creations..." - Link.
Related:
- Bicycle hacks, mods and more @ MAKE - Link.
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Nov 26, 2006 02:29 AM
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November 22, 2006
DIY Saddle bag made from pants
Tim writes - "I was needing a saddle bag of the Paratrooper. I knew that they range anywhere from $20 - $30. I thought to myself, why not save a couple of bucks and make one. Today was a slow day at work. This gave me the perfect opportunity to make a one..." - Link.
Related:
- Bicycle projects @ MAKE - Link.
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Nov 22, 2006 10:17 AM
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November 20, 2006
Amphibious human-powered tallbike-paddleboat
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Megulon5 posted up this rad tall bike! - "Presenting the Ross Island Explorer, the world's first fully amphibious human-powered tallbike-paddleboat -- what? ...what does a guy have to do to be original these days? " - Link & Aquachopper photo set.
Related:
- Bicycle projects @ MAKE - Link.
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Nov 20, 2006 09:01 PM
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November 19, 2006
HOW TO - Simple Mag-Lite bike lamp
Simple and easy way to add a light to your bike! - Link.
Related:
- HOW TO - Make a Bike light holder/connector for ... - Link.
- Antique bike light LED mod - Link.
- DIY solar bike light - Link.
- Tape case bike light - Link.
- HOW TO - Blinking cruiser bike light - Link.
- HOW TO - Make a solar bike light - Link.
- HOW TO - Make a "Tape case" bike light - Link.
- 500 Lumen BIKE LIGHT for around 10 bucks - Link.
- HOW TO - Build a simple Luxeon LED bike headlight - Link.
- Bicycles @ MAKE - Link.
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Nov 19, 2006 10:28 AM
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November 8, 2006
The great Canadian bike overhaul
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Xddorox writes - "Here's the latest picture of the Great Canadian Bike Overhaul. We started with a heap of junk and here we are. To see the complete restoration step by step, go check out the blog" - Link.
Related:
- Bicycle projects @ MAKE - Link.
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Nov 8, 2006 04:55 PM
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November 7, 2006
Franken-e-bike
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Aminorjourney posted up this pretty intense e-bike, it's Pete Green's "Franken -bike", a Dawes Galaxy with a 350W motor - Link.
Related:
- Eric Peltzer's Electric Bicycle - Link.
- Schwinn 2007 electric bikes - Link.
- Electric Bicycle - Battery upgrade - Link.
- DIY Electric bicycle - Link.
- Bicycles Archives - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 7, 2006 08:57 AM
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November 3, 2006
Human Electric trike - electrically assisted human powered trike
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Simon from Big Blue Saw writes - "One of our customers is working on a very interesting project: a human electric trike. Some of the waterjet cut parts from Big Blue Saw are visible in this blog post." - Link & parts.
Related:
- Make 3D parts...Big Blue Saw - Link.
- HOW TO - Make a Motorola RAZR phone cradle with open ... - Link.
- Use PNGs to make real 3D parts out of metal and plastic... - Link.
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Nov 3, 2006 08:57 AM
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November 2, 2006
DIY Kid's tandem bicycle & rail bike!
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Pekar writes - "I started out making a kids' cargo hauler, but it ended up a tandem. It only took one day. I had to weld them together, and fabricate the dual chainring. The top tube just bolts onto the seatpost clamp. It's hands on shoulders for the stoker. Next one will be a 20" wheel, so older kids can use it. This one might be a bit much, we'll see. An adult can ride on the back and pedal on the front." [via] - Link & bicycle hacks set.
Check out this rail bike!
Related:
- Bicycle projects @ MAKE - Link.
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Nov 2, 2006 07:09 AM
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October 29, 2006
6,000th photo in the MAKE photo pool!
The MAKE Flickr photo pool hit another milestone, our 6,000th photo! It's from MAKE Flickr photo pool member Digitalapollo (A DIY chain guard) - Link.
We're trying to get to 2,000 members by 2007 - so join the MAKE Flickr photo pool and add your project photos today! - Join here!
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Oct 29, 2006 07:57 AM
Announcements, Bicycles |
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