Low rider…
Check out BeerBike’s low rider bicycle – Link.
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
Check out BeerBike’s low rider bicycle – Link.
We’ve been posting a lot of bicycle mods, hacks and projects from the MAKE photo pool (we’re going to give away a few prizes, so keep them coming) – and last week we visited SCUL, a gang that likes to ride strange vessels called choppers, the most exotic bikes, here are a few photos from […]
Nolroz writes “This project lets you take common packing material and customize your own padded handlebars with little or no extra cost.” – Link.
MAKE Flickr photo pool member Csc934 posted up some great photos from last month’s Tour de Sol – “Originally concieved as a solar car event, it has morphed into something of an alternative fuel vehicle festival. Electric cars and electric assist bikes were very well represented. There were lots of hybrids and at least one […]
Mypk8 posted up this great modded bicycle – “Created from an old Schwinn tandem – I think it was a Varsity. I cut it up and added a drafting table leg for the down tube. Then filled the holes in with bondo to give it a spine sort of look. I used the triple trees […]
Another homemade pedal powered powered vehicle, this on from MAKE Flickr photo pool member Fritzgutten, a 4 wheel tandem pedal vehicle – Link.
Rob writes “A human-launching slingshot to get a bit more speed on a hill. Wile E. Coyote would be proud. “ – Link.