Carabiners are generally used for climbing, or for securing keys or other everyday objects (never to be swapped!), but could they be used on bikes? BikeHacks.com, of course, didn’t invent the carabiner, but they were the first to see its potential as a tactical bicycle implement… Or was that that turtleneck? Either way, these two […]
These 6 bike storage methods should give you some ideas for how to make your own so that your bike can have a place to live when not in use.
Riding a bike and a love of the outdoors and nature go hand-in-hand. Why not combine the two by actually making your bike out of wood? Although it’s hard to avoid using some rubber and metal in your design, even a wooden accessory or set of frame parts will definitely make people look twice! Bamboo […]
We spoke to Charles “Chuck” Swiger the winner of the first ever PSoC Challenge contest who brought his eBike along to the faire.
Read how Chuck Swiger turned a passion for monitoring e-bike battery health into a winning project for the PSoC Pioneer Challenge! He’ll now travel to Maker Faire Bay Area to exhibit his project.
Looking for a thrift store-friendly DIY? Create your own custom upcycled bike basket with just a few easy-to-find items from your own home or your favorite flea market. If you’ve got a few extra minutes (plus glue drying time) to spare this weekend, you can hit the farmer’s market in style with a cute and […]
My goal was an easy-to-make, low cost electric bike that was both powerful and reliable. Here’s how I did it.
