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!
This Sunday, September 28, Erasmus P. Kitty will play host to the most splendorous Great West & Railroad Square Handcar Regatta & Exposition of Mechanical and Artistic Wonders, aka The Handcar Regatta. The good doctor promises fun & frolic, song & dance, grace & beauty, and wonderful eccentricities. And free balloons for the kids! (Okay, […]
This is part 8 of an ~8-part series I’m doing on bike-powered devices. If you’ve got a link to another device that should be included or a better-documented version of any of these, comment below. I learned about most of these devices through the old-news Innovate or Die contest. Wow: go pedals. I’m in awe […]
In this week’s Evil Mad Scientist project, Lenore shows you how to sew a cloth lunch bag that can be carried on the frame of your bike. Bicycle Frame Lunch Bag
Rob sent us a link to his website where he has a nice DIY front mounted bicycle rack. Apparently he isn’t able to mount a traditional rack on his bike, so he modified one to work on the front. [Thanks Rob] More about making a DIY Front Wheel Bike Rack
Via Yellow Bike Project: The International Bicycle Film Fest is finally making it to Austin, September 19 and 20. There will be four screenings of different collections of bike themed cinema (including Tandemonium, a short directed by YBP’s Nathan Wilkes), all showing at Studio 501, on the corner of E. 5th and Brushy Street. Tickets […]
Who says Italian bikes are just ridiculously expensive? Now they’re ridiculously expensive and funky art: Mellow Johnny’s, named for the nickname of a certain Tour-de-France-winning Austinite who invested in this place, also has a dollar-a-day commuter station; you can learn more about that here. Hope to see you there!
Kai took these photos in southern China in 2006, the sugar is heated with propane but the cotton candy is spun using the bike pedals. ..
