DIY Bamboo Bike
Green, attractive, and functional, bamboo bicycles are an accessible project
Bikes
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!
RGB Bicycle Rim Lights
If you like or need to ride a bicycle on streets that are shared with automobiles, you can always be a danger to yourself, but what I fear most is other vehicles. This can be dangerous during the day, but add in reduced visibility at night, and things get even more complicated. Fortunately, there are […]
DIY Leather Bicycle Grips
Worn out rubber bicycle grips can easily become fancy new leather grips, just using a belt from your closet.
How-To: Paint a Bicycle
Is your trusty old bike looking a little rough? Give that faithful friend a new lease on life with this easy-to-follow bicycle painting tutorial!
East Bay Mini Maker Faire
Last Sunday, the Park Day School and Studio One Art Center hosted the East Bay Mini Maker Faire. With over 170 makers showing off their latest projects and four stages packed with hours of presentations, the faire had something for everyone. One of the more exciting moments came from the crate stacking climb. Luckily, Make:‘s […]
Bike Seat Cover Knitted from Plastic Jelly Yarn
Infamous knitter Stephen West (of “swants” fame) shared this image of an ingenious bike seat cover he knitted from plastic yarn.
A Custom Bicycle Dashboard
If you’re not satisfied with the lightweight digital speedometer that you can buy at your local bike shop, why not build your own bicycle dashboard using various electrical components and wood? DJ decided to do just that, and gives instructions with an electrical schematic, parts list, and Arduino sketch, in this Instructables post. Besides the […]
