Eric writes- In Beijing, I snapped a lot of photos of bikes. It was fun to shoot people on bikes for some reason in China, maybe it’s because the bikes were so odd compared to what I see in the US. It’s not about fixed gear, or being cool, most of these bikes look like […]
”Baglady 2.0″ is a performance piece that integrates a normal handbag with an antenna and embedded board that enables live, wireless sound, text, and video broadcasting. The bag also integrates GPS to integrate the location of the broadcast into the mix. The intention of the project is to “explore how the mediations of public and […]
The above video interview with Sean Montgomery was recorded at the recent Last HOPE conference where Mr. Montgomery exhibited his line of ‘Vital Threads’ projects. These wearable devices display realtime biological sensor data as visible (and boldly fashionable) adornment. Included in the collection – the Heart-on Shirt which pulses light in sync with Electrocardiogram readings, […]
This is a great project for anyone who rides his or her bicycle to work. The version on the website is customized with a monogram, but it could be as simple as a small piece of black leather or rubber. Learn how to make your own Leather mudguards for your bicycle
Although this is a bit dangerous, it looks like a lot of fun. This instructable is very well documented and the final ramp looks nice and sturdy. It’s a lot safer than my milk-crate version when I was a kid! Learn how to make a Bicycle Ramp
Instructables user trebuchet03 (San Francisco, CA) made a detailed tutorial on converting a messenger bag into a bike pannier complete with a hard backplate, rack hooks, and bungee cord.
Spotted in the MAKE Flickr pool: Instructables user Senseless has modified his wife’s knee brace to prevent lateral movement due to rheumatoid arthritis. He says it’s easier for her to get on than her normal brace, which aids in late-night bathroom trips. If you can endure the run-on sentences, he’s made an instructable detailing its […]
