This is the first part of what should be a great howto series on large scale mold making. We’re making an HPV! That’s human powered vehicle ;) We are required to have at least 1/3 of our frontal area covered by a fairing (a fairing is just an aerodynamic shell — like your car’s outer […]
Benstar writes – This is a small rear-view mirror, meant to mount on your bike helmet (or glasses, or baseball hat…) so you can see behind you with just a little turn of the head. It’s made from a bottle cap, a bike spoke and nipple, acrylic mirror, and glue. Beer-view mirror – Link.
Spluch writes – Didi Senft, also known as the Tour de France devil or El Diablo, is a renowned German inventor who has created over 100 bicycles including the largest in the world as listed in the Guinness Book of Records. This picture shows him seating atop his latest bicycle creation which is made up […]
This week’s CRAFT Pattern Podcast features knit and crochet designer, Amy O’Neill Houck’s knit bike helmet ear warmers that are fast and easy to make. Amy says, “Year-round bicycle commuters know that rain and wind can chill our ears and lower your body temperature making your ride umpleasant. These easy-to-knit wool ear covers are designed […]
Edy Arturo Lopez Peralta’s “Bicycle for Sleeping or Maybe Drunk OK” from Ross… – Link. Related: Bicycle projects @ MAKE – Link.
Here’s a vintage bicycle headlight that has been given a touch of current LED technology… How to and more @ howtofixbikes – Link. Let there be (bike) light: Make a LED Bike light system – Link. HOW TO – Make the ultimate 18v Bike Light! – Link. Tape case bike light – Link. HOW TO […]
Artist Max Chen has a great gallery of metal, “rideable things” and all around great work – Link.
