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!
Anyone who’s tried it knows that “pipe” or “tube welding” is an art that takes a while to master. This outstanding phototutorial by Amy Qian won’t substitute for the hours of practice needed to draw a good bead around a fishmouth seam, but if you’ve got the chops…
Bike Fixation, run by Chad and Alex of Minneapolis, MN, manufactures Bike Fixtation, a bicycle repair kiosk consisting of a vending machine selling drinks, inner tubes, patch kits, and other stuff, a free air compressor and free tools connected by cables to a bike rack. [Via core77]
Learn to whip up some pants pocket reflectors to gain visibility for night cycling. Becky Stern shows you how: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Pocket-Reflectors-for-Cycling/755/1
Learn to whip up some pants pocket reflectors to gain visibility for night cycling. Becky Stern shows you how: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Pocket-Reflectors-for-Cycling/755/1
There’s a quiet revolution going on in Africa, and it’s a bright one, eclipsing the usual “dark continent” story. It’s creative business with a global attitude, and it’s inspiring, for both Africans and Americans. With your help, we can post the first ten stories on a new website about young innovators inventing change in East Africa. Will you help build a community for African/American innovation? Help us edit ten webisodes this year.
Lew Frauenfelder had dreamed of owning a classic Whizzer motorbike since he was a young maker. Now retired, when he came across a link to bikemotorkits.com, he decided it was time to realize his dream and build a knockoff. Lew shares his build tale with us in MAKE Volume 26, the Karts and Wheels issue. […]
Eli Moss wrote in to let us know about his tree-filled bike frame with laser-cut decals.
