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September 26, 2006
Rwanda wooden bikes
Robert sent in these photos taken in Rwanda of some cool homemade wooden bikes. - Link.
Related:
- Wood Motorcycle - Link.
- Unusual Home Built Bicycles from wood and salvage - Link.
- Our new bicycle category (adding past posts this week) - Link.
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Sep 26, 2006 11:51 AM
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September 25, 2006
Another steam bike?
Pekar posted up another steam bike to add to our collection, anyone know more about this? - "Found picture of a homemade steam bicycle. I don't have an origin. This might be at a "steam days" type rally. " - Link.
Related:
Steam powered bicycles - Link.
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Sep 25, 2006 11:41 AM
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September 22, 2006
Steam bicycles
There is something in the air, and it's steam... A few Makers sent in some steam powered bicycles, here's a round up... know of others? Post in the comments.
The Roper Steam motorcycle "Bob Jorgensen of Memphis took "Motocycles 1899" and immediately fabricated the engine that Sylvester H Roper used on his steam motorcycle. The original boiler which Bob has yet to build provided 160 to 225 psi of steam. Roper died while racing his motorcycle at the age of 73!"- Link.
The Hudspith Steam Bicycle, by Geoff Hudspith The engine is a horizontai single-cylinder, double-acting one of my own design. The bore is 1 3/8" and the stroke is 1 1/4", giving about 1/4hp, depending on the pressure of the steam. I ran and exhibited the engine and boiler for several years as a stationary unit driving a 12V dynamo. During this period I made several improvements to the engine, eg: making a boiler feed pump driven by an eccentric on the crankshaft, and controlled by a by-pass valve to the right of the engine. - Link.
Michaux-Perreaux steam bicycle - This is normally considered to be the first motorcycle. Built in France, 1868-1869. The engine is mounted at 45 degrees on the main frame member; behind it is the boiler, with what appear to be fuel and water tanks. Note that this is a velocipede, not a Safety Bicycle, and the pedals are mounted directly on the front wheel. - Link.
1896 Geneva steam bicycle "This authentically restored bicycle, manufactured by the Geneva Bicycle and Steam Carriage Co. in Geneva Ohio, is fitted with a steam engine built on the design of Lucius Copeland, who built his first steam vehicle based on a Star high wheeled bicycle in 1886. It will travel at 12 miles per hour, although maintaining a head of steam at that speed is difficult." - Link.
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Sep 22, 2006 08:56 PM
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HOW TO - Orange chopper bicycle
Atomic Zombie has a great step by step on making your own chopper bike, KoolKat writes - "Kids' bikes with 20-inch wheels are abundant at the dump and yard sales, especially the cheap steel frame units. These bikes not only take a beating, but they are outgrown in a year or two, so you will probably find a lot of them at your favorite scrap yard or city dump. These frames are easy to chop, and 20-inch bikes make great choppers, but unless you are only 4 1/2 feet tall, there won't be much leg room on one of these bikes.
The problem of size is compounded even more if the head tube angle is taken back to add more rake, as this pushes the handlebars even closer to the seat. At this point, your only option is to move the seat higher or farther back, creating either a goofy looking chop, or a flying death trap that pulls uncontrollable wheelies on so much as a sneeze.
To get a little more leg room on a chopper made from kid's 20-inch frame, two frames will be joined together in order to move the bottom bracket further up. The head tube will also be pushed forward, allowing for a nice long set of forks to be installed without creating a super tall wheelie machine." - Link.
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Sep 22, 2006 01:07 PM
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Furniture made from bikes
Spluch writes in with some really inspiring furniture, made from bicycle parts - "Bike Furniture Design manufactures furniture from recycled bicycles parts as well as components from other transportation industries. Since the original bike, Bike Furniture Designs have grown to include a wide-ranging collection of high-quality tables, bar stools, loveseats, and more chairs. What an interesting way of recycling scrap." - Link.
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Sep 22, 2006 08:54 AM
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September 12, 2006
DIY Sport-utility bike
DL writes - "Bettie is a Bike Hugger project to build a sport-utility bike with a Karate Monkey 29-incher frame, Stokemonkey, and an Xtracycle. Bettie has an enormous carrying capacity, it's heavy duty -- 2 adults or an adult and 2 kids at a time -- and is fun (really, really fun)." - Link.
Related:
Bicycle projects - Link.
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Sep 12, 2006 03:55 PM
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August 28, 2006
Bicycle planes
They look like vintage planes but they are actually just good o' bikes that ride on the street. According to Billy, the creator, it's street legal in all 50 states. Billy may be "flying" down your street one day soon. Link.
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Aug 28, 2006 12:53 PM
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August 23, 2006
HOW TO - Paint a bike frame
Bike restore master (and MAKE Flickr photo pool member) xddorox is restoring a vintage CCM bike, here's the frame painting how-to - "Ok, I decided to follow my own advice for once. I was about to start my first bicycle repaint job in many years and on top of it, I was going to try a new primer. So i decided to start with the fork, which I usually keep for last. My goal was to prime the fork, post about it and do the frame later." [via] - Link.
Related:
Maker bicycle projects, articles and more - Link.
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Aug 23, 2006 01:59 PM
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August 22, 2006
Homemade wooden coaster bike
The CrumleyFamily posted some build photos of their homemade wooden coaster bike in the MAKE Flickr photo pool they made (picture here, start and finish) - "About a year ago, Alli's Mom pointed out a wooden coaster bike that would be a cool toy for Fuller someday. I had seen pictures of them before and had always thought they were kinda cool. Also, they supposedly help kids learn to ride bicycles without training wheels. But, instead of letting Alli's Mom buy him one, I proposed that I would make one and they could pay for the materials..." [via] - Link.
More:
Lots-o-project made out of wood - Link.
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Aug 22, 2006 11:46 PM
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August 19, 2006
Bicycle with steering wheel and seat
This bike from the 30's is a bit like a DIY recumbent - Popular Mechanics 1936 - Link.
Could this one be the first?
Related:
- Bart Simpson recumbent bicycle - Link.
- Home-built recumbent tricycle - Link.
- Unusual Home Built Bicycles from wood and salvage - Link.
- Bicycle projects - Link.
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Aug 19, 2006 07:18 AM
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August 17, 2006
Bike stereo round up
When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race ~H.G. Wells... What's better than riding a bicycle around? Roll'in with a homemade bike stereo blasting out the tunes... there are some DIY ones and a few you can buy - here we go...
Thump:
- Ultra-light/ultra-efficient pimped-out bike stereo system - Link.
- DIY Bike stereo - Link.
- i-Ride Bicycle stereo system - Link.
- Fitting a stereo or car Radio to your bicycle (pre-MP3 player days!)- Link.
- Bike tunes 40 watt amplifier - Link.
- Lots of other bicycle projects - Link.
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Aug 17, 2006 03:29 AM
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July 29, 2006
Homebuilt recumbents
Xddorox writes - "These are two homebuilt recumbent bikes that I built from old bicycles. The one with the red seat is mine and the other one is my son's. Check out my photostream for close up detail shots of my son's pocket rocket. " - Link.
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Jul 29, 2006 04:37 PM
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July 15, 2006
Chopper bike gallery
Nothing compares - *the* chopper gallery - [via]- Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jul 15, 2006 12:00 AM
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June 15, 2006
Radically modified bicycles - SCUL
We've been posting a lot of bicycle mods, hacks and projects from the MAKE photo pool (we're going to give away a few prizes, so keep them coming) - and last week we visited SCUL, a gang that likes to ride strange vessels called choppers, the most exotic bikes, here are a few photos from the secret underground workshop - Link.
Related:
SCUL.org - Link.
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Jun 15, 2006 02:16 PM
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June 7, 2006
Patchwork Bike Club's custom bicycles
Rick writes - "Patchwork Central in Evansville, Indiana, runs after-school art programs for inner-city kids. Over the three years that I ran the Bike Club there, the kids (10 years old & up) & I created a number of amazing and unusual custom bikes. Whatever the kids dreamed up, we built... staying within the laws of physics, of course. We'd begin our custom bike weeks by drawing out any and all ideas for a bike, including flying bikes and so forth. After looking at all our drawings, we'd refine our ideas based on what was possible given our stock pile of bike parts and the amount of time we had. Then we'd get cutting & welding, and after a week, we'd have another cool custom bike. We kept these vehicles in our "stable" so that all the kids in the club had the opportunity to ride the custom bike of their choice on our weekly bike rides. Man, those rides were awesome; each one was like a parade!" - Link.
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Jun 7, 2006 08:50 PM
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June 5, 2006
Electric Bicycle - Battery updgade
FrankG writes - "Here some more adventures with the "Electric Bike" project, this installment covers upgrades for extended range, road tires and a small rant on cheap electronics..." - Link.
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Jun 5, 2006 07:12 AM
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April 7, 2006
Sekret stealth electric bicycle
Frank writes - "Semi-custom stealth kit for Electric Bicycles in backward regions (Still not legal in Ontario...) Lower Center of gravity via Batteries in Saddle Bags, and active cooling on the controller..." - Link.
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Apr 7, 2006 12:47 PM
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March 5, 2006
More rail bikes...
Awesome, we posted up an old photo from 1895 of a "Railway velocipede" and of course, turns out, there are makers out there building and using these. Here are a few that were sent in.
- Railbike along the scenic Willamette River between Lake Oswego and Portland - Link.
- Krazmo writes - "This guy has well thought-out railbike plans for sale, as well as some interesting stories of his railbiking adventures - Link.
- Somewhat related: Icebike racing - Link.
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Mar 5, 2006 07:34 AM
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February 25, 2006
How Columbia bicycles were made
Pat sent in this week's video from the National Association of Manufacturers - "...here's a 6-minute video of the Westfield (Mass.) Manufacturing Company, makers of the Columbia bicycle (from the 1950's) "bringing health and pleasure to millions of Americans." Indeed..feel the vintage manufacturing vibe!" Link.
Pictured here, a gorgeous 1950 Columbia Bicycle from the Nostalgic.net bicycle gallery.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 25, 2006 11:39 AM
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November 28, 2005
HOW TO - Building a better Tall Bike
Great bike hack on Instructables from Maxwell - "How to Build a Tall Bike, one that you can stop safely, and could be construed as street legal in most places. With this method, you'll be able to stand over the bike, allowing you to hop down easily, have two brakes, a full complement of gears, And have a better riding position than two bikes stacked on top of eachother. You'll only destroy one bike, The top portion is bolted to the bottom bike, so if it breaks, or you get tired of it, the bottom bike can be reverted to normal. All in all I think this makes for a suprisingly sane tall bike. Not that you'll look any less the madman riding it through traffic." Link.
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Nov 28, 2005 12:14 PM
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