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!
Dan writes – It was a dark and stormy night…and the 3-watt generator lamp was sporadic, cutting out altogether each time a whiff of snow happened to come between its roller and the tire. “There’s got to be something better,” the mad cyclist thinks to himself as he squints to make out the faint halo […]
Speaking of hamster wheels, this collection of bike mods from Peter Wagner has all sorts of fun! –Link. Updated link, thanks AgingInOctal.
Here’s an open source bike computer using an old Palm… Bike Computer System for Palm OS. Provides detailed data views, logging to database, trip data estimation, trainer with Top 10 laps, graphical speedometer. Supports km/h and mph units. The wheel sensor is simply connected over RS232 or even IrDA. SourceForge.net: VeloAce – Link.
Offspringin writes – Make your own unique windchime out of bike gears. Of course you can use any bike parts you want but the varying sizes of the gears produce different ringing sounds in the wind. You can use your imagination and come up with whatever you want. Paint, no paint, change the size, change […]
Toxictom writes – Bicycle parking rack for 5 bikes made from old skis and ski poles. Wood or PVC pipe could be used in place of skis and poles. I just happened to have these available and didn’t want to throw them away. Bicycle rack from old skis and ski poles – Link.
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Gpaterson is working on a single speed bicycle from our MAKE weekend project series, he got the bike free from freecycle… Link. Related: Build a Single Speed Bike – Make: Video Podcast – Link. Build a Single Speed Bike – Make: PDFcast – Link.
Sandor writes – We built this piece out of an old bike wheel. The wheel came off of GT full suspension bike that I broke. The whole project cost around $15 from HomeDepot. There is one bolt that goes through the hub, and a coupling that links that to a bolt that is half metal […]
