Bike handcuffs
When you’re a bicycle cop, you don’t need a bike lock, cuff’em! – [via] Link.
Bikes have been a popular way of transportation and recreation for many years, but they’re also an increasingly interesting DIY project! Whether you’re new to bike building or a seasoned veteran, there’s no shortage of news, parts and projects that can inspire your imagination. In these blog posts, we’ll dive deep into trends in the world of biking; from custom designs to engine-powered inventions and much more — get ready for some truly awesome things! Plus, learn about tips for getting started with small bike-building projects around your home. So strap on those gear helmets and join us as we explore what makes biking great today!
When you’re a bicycle cop, you don’t need a bike lock, cuff’em! – [via] Link.
FrankG is on to part II of the electric recumbent bicycle, here he documents the no load testing of the drive system on the frame, and lots and lots of welding on the frame assembly, mounting the seat, and setting up the front end/steering (twice)… Link. Previous: Tricumbent-Hybrid – Link.
This is a really nice bike chain bowl that will would make a good weekend (re)make project – [via] Link.
Here’s FrankG’s first installment on the design and fabrication of an electric recumbent trike – Covering materials scavenging, initial frame welding, gear ratio calculations and the casting of the motor mount assembly – Link.
Callum writes – My friend loves to ride his bike and he takes photos all the time so for his birthday I thought a handlebar camera mount would be perfect. I managed to make it from parts I had in my spares box and some normal workshop hardware. – An old speedometer mount – Pond […]
Propeller driven bicycle, Popular Science 1936 and surely coming soon to a Critical Mass ride – Link. Related: Bicycle projects @ MAKE – Link. Bicycle archives @ MAKE – Link. From the pages of MAKE: The Rocketman’s Garage, rocket powered bicycles! Meet Minnesota’s celebrated thrill-machine maker. MAKE 05 – Page 154. Subscribers–read this article now […]
Great DIY bicycle / hackery blog! Link.