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!
The MAKE Flickr photo pool hit another milestone, our 6,000th photo! It’s from MAKE Flickr photo pool member Digitalapollo (A DIY chain guard) – Link. We’re trying to get to 2,000 members by 2007 – so join the MAKE Flickr photo pool and add your project photos today! – Join here!
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
