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October 24, 2006
Schwinn 2007 electric bikes
Jeez, these Schwinn electric bikes are pretty cool looking, I'm not sure I'd get one, but ebikes are getting pretty fancy... - Pictured here, the 2007 Speedster, here are some of the specs...
- Moto-inspired aluminum Cruiser frame
- Integrated tank carries Schwinn Protanium battery
- Three-speed drivetrain enhances riding experience.
- Triple clamp suspension fork for a smooth ride, chrome fenders and headlight for style and function.
- Long range - Hi-tech patent-pending Protanium® lithium polymer battery is the lightest and most durable on the market. One charge will last approximately 40 miles(Depending on user weight, climate and terrain).
- Plug n' Drive - The Protanium lithium polymer battery is easily removed for recharging due to our Plug n' Drive system. There are no wires connected to this system.
- Lightweight - Schwinn Electric bikes set a new benchmark for electric bikes. Frame materials are aluminum while the electric drivetrain weighs in at about 10 lbs.
- Hybrid - Ride Schwinn Electric bikes as a conventional bike or as electric bikes.
- Fast recharge - Our Protanium battery charges fully in less than 4 hours and provides 100% power to the motor until the point when the battery is fully depleted.
- Internal electric cable routing - Clean looks and added protection.
- Easy wheel change - The front wheel can be disconnected without dealing with cumbersome wires
Related:
- Eric Peltzer's Electric Bicycle- Link.
- DIY Electric bicycle- Link.
- Electric Bicycle - Battery upgrade- Link.
- Homemade electric scooter- Link.
- Bicycle on MAKE - Link.
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Oct 24, 2006 06:27 AM
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October 21, 2006
HOW TO - AfterBurner chopper bicycle
MAKE Instructable group member KoolKat from AtomicZombie has another super-cool chopper project - "Another easy and affordable project! Transform a standard bike into something cool and unique in just a day or two - seriously! This is a great garage or backyard project that doesn't require special tools or skills, although basic welding is required.
This classic 1970's style chop was named and built by Enzo and Nathan (father and son team) from an old mountain bike that was found laying in the mud at the city dump.
Instead of the extended front forks, this chopper is roughly styled after the classic Raleigh Chopper bicycle with the straight frame and tiny front wheel. This project requires no extra tubing in the frame, and except for a few small add-ons, only requires cutting and welding two frame tubes.
Any mountain bike with 26 or 24 inch wheels can be used for this project. Besides replacing the seat and handlebars, you will only need a front wheel of any size smaller than the original rear wheel. A 16-inch wheel was chosen for this build." - Link.
Related:
- Maker made bike projects @ MAKE - Link.
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Oct 21, 2006 10:46 AM
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October 20, 2006
HOW TO - Make a sport utility bike
Need more hauling capacity on your bicycle? Primitive Engineering shows you how to make your own "sport utility bike" - "I first started this by bending bits of metal hangars to see what kind of tube bends I'll need. Then I asked myself - how can I make this easier. Lucky for me, my other bikes were sitting nearby. The goal for this build is to extend the wheelbase of of my road bike and create a space to haul cargo, people and whatever else without the use of a trailer. Last year, I won an auction on a mountain bike for $3. It was missing a wheel and seat and its rear wheel bearing was shot. I improvised for awhile with it, but it was not a very enjoyable bike. " Thanks Trebuchet03! - Link.
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Oct 20, 2006 10:26 AM
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October 19, 2006
The super fun Beat-Bike
Michael writes - "Hey guys, I'm a MAKE subscriber and big fan of the zine. I just exhibited my new project "Beat-Bike" at Daley Plaza in Chicago as part of Chicago Artists Month. The Beat-Bike is a bicycle-activated drum machine. Magntes and magnetic switches mounted on the bike activate a series of electronic drum sounds, and there are controls to change the sequence as you ride. the faster you go, the higher the tempo. I've got a slightly more in-depth description, pictures, and a video up at the site..." - Link.
Related:
- Bicycle projects @ MAKE - Link.
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Oct 19, 2006 11:04 PM
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October 16, 2006
Homemade bike trailer
Ever since we added the bicycle category on MAKE we've had a ton of great projects and mods for bikes come in, here's JakeStrait's homemade bicycle trailer, he writes... - "Got my hands on some old 24" wheels. I regreased the hubs, replaced a broken spoke, and remove the freewheel from the rear. I used 1x2 to build up the frame and many wood screws. The tote is screwed into the frame. I used some metal L brackets to support the joints. The attachment to the bike is done with 1x2s clamping down on the frame (chainstay). Some weatherstripping protects the frame. A U-bolt goes through the outer clamp half and connects to the eye-bolt. I added some triangles to the hitch arm for strength. Probably $50 worth of materials - if that." - Link.
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Oct 16, 2006 06:37 PM
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October 12, 2006
HOW TO - Single speed suspension bike
MAKE Instructable member Honus shows how to build a single speed suspension bike - "I had previously sold my mountain bike and I really missed it so I decided to put together a new bike using parts I had in my garage. I built a similar frame around ten years ago when URT's (unified rear triangle)were somewhat popular and it actually rode pretty well so I thought I'd use a similar design for a fun single speed. It may look flexy but it's really pretty stiff in torsion- the boom tube is made from .049 wall 4130 and the pivot is pretty beefy as well. The pivot sits directly over the BB so the suspension is always working, even when you stand, unlike the old URT designs." - Link.
Related:
Bicycle projects on MAKE - Link.
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Oct 12, 2006 01:31 PM
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October 11, 2006
HOW TO - Bike Phone v1.0 (phone charger for bikes)
Stephen B writes - "Just because you are some bigshot executive, does not mean you drive in comfort to work everyday. For those that lead a hectic life and busy schedule without the luxury of topping up their phone battery via a car cigarette lighter, this should do the job using one of those old dynamo's from the front wheel of a bike." - Link.
Related:
HOW TO - Make an iPod charger for your bicycle! - Link.
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Oct 11, 2006 04:39 PM
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October 10, 2006
Bike painting tips
Panda Face has some great bike painting tips, from checker-boarding to striping - Link.
Related:
Bicycle projects @ MAKE - Link & archives.
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Oct 10, 2006 02:48 AM
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October 5, 2006
DIY Electric bicycle
Slofly has a low cost brushless electric propulsion system, also known as a DIY electric bike... [via] - Link.
Related:
- Eric Peltzer's Electric Bicycle - Link.
- Electric Bicycle - Battery updgade - Link.
- Homemade electric scooter - Link.
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Oct 5, 2006 03:50 PM
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Antique bike light LED mod
Alan writes - "Rob M. from Michigan bought some parts from our store and was nice enough to share the resulting project with us. His son Will has an antique bike on display, it has an old acetylene light on it that hasn't produced any light for many years. A few well placed LED sure solved that problem. Rob documented the circuit that he designed and is available in the photos below. The end result looks great!" - Link.
Related:
- Tape case bike light - Link.
- DIY solar bike light - Link.
- HOW TO - Blinking cruiser bike light - Link.
- 500 Lumen BIKE LIGHT for around 10 bucks - Link.
- Bicycle projects, mods and more! - Link.
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Oct 5, 2006 02:53 PM
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October 3, 2006
HOW TO - Build up a bike
Joe has a good Instructable on hacking together a bike from parts you might find/have/get, he writes - "This is a guide to building up a bike from parts. It should help you get the parts and tools you need to get you pedalling along in no time. It assumes that you have tinkered with your bike, but are not an expert. Hope it helps!" - Link.
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Oct 3, 2006 06:27 AM
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October 2, 2006
Rideable Bicycle replicas
Alameda, CA based "Rideable Bicycle Replicas" has an amazing selection of antique replica bicycles, pedicabs, hand-cranked trikes, boneshakers, tricycles, recumbents, surreys, tandems and more. They also sell 1880's antique bicycle catalog reprints that I cannot help but order... The Old English Roadster is only $189.00, but it's out stock - darn it [via] - Link.
Related:
Bicycle archives on MAKE - Link.
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Oct 2, 2006 02:35 AM
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More Steam bicycles
Brass Goggles has a round up (to add to our round up) of more steam powered bicycles including "pete's steam bike" wow! ... - Link.
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Oct 2, 2006 12:55 AM
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September 29, 2006
HOW TO - Make a versatile and low cost digital counter
Trebuchet03 writes - "This hack will transform a cheap easily sourced calculator into a versatile counting machine. It can be used as a cheap method to measure distance using a wheel, reed switch and magnet (think bike odometer)." - Link.
Clever, it counts by adding +1.
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Sep 29, 2006 07:20 PM
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Record playing bicycle and record playing car engine
Artist Alexander Laner has a couple neat transportation-playing-art pieces, this motor was slowed down to play a record (33 rpm) mounted to the engine block, and this bicycle plays a record too! [via] - Link.
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Sep 29, 2006 06:25 AM
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September 28, 2006
HOW TO - Make a $50 mountain bike video camera
Pete got MAKE 07 and used the article to build is own $50 mountain bike video camera, he writes - "The article explained how to convert a $30 "one time use" digital video camera into a reusable camcorder for less and a couple of bucks in parts. WOW! That's cool. I already own a couple of video cameras but they are relegated to boring tasks like taping my kid's birthday parties. But, a $30 video camera could be placed into all kids of compromising situations with little downside at all. Shooting and Mountain Biking are my favorite hobbies so I combined them to make a $50 Mountain Bike Video Camera. Following is a diary of how I did it. " - Link.
More:
From the pages of MAKE:
- Rocket-Launched Camcorder. Hack a $30, single-use camcorder to make it reusable, then launch it up in a model rocket and capture thrilling astronaut's view footage of high-speed neighborhood escape and re-entry. MAKE 07 - Page 78.
- How To How-to - Use a head-mounted video camera to produce instructions for making things. MAKE 07 - Page 46.
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Sep 28, 2006 10:33 PM
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HOW TO - Make a "Tape case" bike light
Matt writes - "Just posted the build notes for a simple sub-$20 LED bike light I built inside an audiocassette case. I've been riding with this thing for about a month now and loving it more and more." - Link.
Related:
- Bicycle projects, how-tos and archives - Link.
- New Bicycle section on MAKE! - Link.
- Articles from the pages of MAKE with bicycles - Link.
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Sep 28, 2006 08:38 AM
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September 27, 2006
Cheap bags for bikes
Eric writes - "I am using laptop bags and a shaving kit as bike luggage. They were purchased at Goodwill and garage sales, so a complete set only cost $3.00" - Link.
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Sep 27, 2006 06:15 AM
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Homemade folding bike
Tho sent in his DIY fold-a-bike, he writes - "Here's my folding bike that I built years ago from a cheapo small frame bike. The bike now has 20" wheels, and the frame size is equivalent to about 17". It was made by starting with the 19" frame, cut apart with a hack saw, shape with hand held grinder, and then braze weld back together using nickel-silver rods and oxy-acetylene torch. The bike weighs 21.5 lbs, with no front derailleur and only front brake."
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Sep 27, 2006 01:00 AM
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September 26, 2006
Shopping cart bike
I finally got around to a little housekeeping on the MAKE blog and added a bicycle category (we're adding the old posts to it now)... so, in celebration of this new section here's a shopping cart bike... Mike writes - "I found this modified bike/shopping cart combo outside my new apartment. The front is a Kroger shopping cart, the back is an old Schwinn bike. Once it showed up by the dumpster, we had to try and and see how well it worked." - Link.
If you have bicycle projects, send'em our way using the submit a link!
Related:
- Shopping cart sculptures - Link.
- Shopping cart chair - Link.
- The Stray Shopping Carts of Eastern North America... - Link.
- Turn a shopping cart into a comfortable and stylish wheelchair. MAKE 07 - Page 42.
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Sep 26, 2006 04:40 PM
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