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!
We caught up with Paul Nosa and his solar powered sewing rover in the Maker Check-in line at Maker Faire Bay Area 2010.
More info:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/06/solar_powered_free_motion_embr.html
http//www.pnosa.com
If you live in an apartment, you know that lugging your bike up the staircase is no fun. Back in MAKE Volume 11, Virginia-based maker Matthew Russell shared instructions for making his simple swiveling balcony hoist with us. For about $50 (or less, depending on what you have laying around the workshop), build the hoist […]
Found in the MAKE Flickr Pool: This sweet bike, the work of Peter Wagner of Davis, CA, was built as an entry to a kinetic sculpture race. Between the big tires and the oar outriggers, the bike can actually go on water! The bars on the rear wheel in the 2nd picture provide traction for […]
The monsterbike by Youtube user watur is technically a tricycle, but we sure wouldn’t want to argue with anyone piloting such a menacing machine.
Bicycle dynamos have been around forever. With all the DIY smartphone bike mounts I’ve come across lately, I’m surprised I haven’t seen someone attempt combining the two until now. This is perfect for areas with sparse charging options.
Nokia announces bike-powered phone charger… The bike charger relies on the well-tested and durable bottle-dynamo to convert your pedaling into power, and the phone is held to the handlebars with a big rubber-band. In between is a box of circuitry to give a nice smooth current to any device equipped with a 2mm jack. The […]
In this edition of the CRAFT Video, Becky Stern shows you how to make a custom fabric bike seat cover. You might make one if your bike seat is in disrepair, needs protection from rain, or, if you’re like me, you want to cover up your nice saddle to deter potential thieves from lifting your seat while your bike is locked up outside. http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/05/sew_a_drawstring_bike_seat_cov.html
