Illuminate Yourself and Your Way with DIY LED Bike Handlebars
Inspired by Mitchell Silva’s Globars, our friend Becky at Adafruit created a DIY version of his illuminated bicycle handlebars.
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!
Building a Cardboard Bicycle
When people tell you it’s impossible, do it anyway! [via @grathio]
Wheelchairs From Old Bike Parts
In developing countries, a mobility issue can create a major drain on a family’s already sparse resources. That’s why Randy Geile designs inexpensive wheelchairs using readily available parts.
LED-Ring Bike Light
Fabian Erblehner built this cool Lightrider bike light with reed switches triggering the lights, rather than using a microcontroller.
How-To: Bicycle Basket Picnic Liner
Keep your picnic essentials clean and organized with this bicycle basket picnic liner tutorial from Brittany on Design Sponge! Picnics and bicycles are an absolute must in Denmark. I’ve been wanting to combine the two, so I decided to maximize the space in my bike basket by creating a liner that could also act as […]
Open Source Electronic Derailleur
Nabil Tewolde of Markham, ON, created an instructable on how to build your own electronic derailleur as part of his bike computer project. Code, BOM, and schematics on Github.
How-To: Handlebars Bike Hanger
Cool, simple tutorial from one Kyle Wilson. Ingredients: One set drop-style handlebars, one matching quill stem, a short pipe nipple to match, a pipe flange, a few screws, and some bar-tape and -ends (or their improvised equivalents).
