Rick Polito

Rick is a freelance writer and dedicated bike commuter living in Boulder, Colo.

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One Man's Junk, The Same Man's Treasure
Meet the Junk Brothers: they filch people's curbside castoffs, transform them, and give them back.
From MAKE: 13: Magic page 52

U-G-L-Y Your Bike
To deter thieves, camouflage your bicycle as a piece of crap while keeping it a first-class ride.
From MAKE: 11: Alt Vehicles page 74

Stokemonkey Makes It Easier
An electric motor linked to existing bicycle gears turns any bike into a sell-your-car-already vehicle.
From MAKE: 11: Alt Vehicles page 82

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