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!
(Image via Wikipedia) Here’s a BBC radio documentary about Vélib’ (loosely velo + liberte = free bike?), a bike-share program in Paris. It costs nothing for up to half an hour, 1 euro per hour after that, and has 20,000 bicycles in operation! I like that you earn free credits if you leave bikes at […]
Although this is a DIY Pizza Rack designed for an Xtracycle, I am sure it can be adapted to fit other bikes. The main parts of the rack can be found at Ikea and the total cost is about $30. This could be really handy for anyone who wants to carry larger “things” on their […]
So you have a budget of about $0 and you don’t want mud on your jacket, what do you do? Well, by using an old corrugated plastic sign and some zip ties you can make a really simple bike fender. OK, it may not be the prettiest fender I’ve seen, but it still has a […]
Peter William Wagner bounces across the fairgrounds at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, delighting everyone whose path he crosses. The big purple eccentric-axeled bike has two inflated all-terrain wheels that can also function as flotation for the aquatic parts of the annual Kinetic Grand Championship in and around Arcada, California, where this “whim-cycle” has appeared for the last six years. Even Peter’s baby granddaughter enjoys the ride.
The cycling madmen of Whiskeydrunk Cycles set up their WhiskeyDrome at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011. Bicycle daredevils Joshua Thwaites and Joey Castorwere on hand doing death-defying tricks.
http://fbuc.org/tag/whiskey-drome/
http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/6151
An article in the current issue of Make caught a new reader’s attention so he wrote me to share a picture of his own custom-modded cargo bike. I just picked up Make Magazine for the first time at a Barnes and Noble bookstore. I haven’t read the whole thing yet but Peter Smith’s article on […]
This “Electric Trike” is a pretty cool ride that maintains its low rider status. Powered from two 12 volt, 32 amp batteries and a 75amp, 24 volt speed controller made in England, it gets pretty good speed even with someone strapped in for a ride. Check out the video to see it in action and […]
