HOW TO – bike pannier from messenger bag
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.
Bicycles
Found Video: Crazy bicycle innovations of the past
Did I say crazy? I meant awesome bicycle innovations of the past. This is a great video that features a lot of different types of bicycles. My favorite is the strap-the-wheels-to-your-leg version that can be seen at 1:54. Although, the 4-person sewing machine bicycle at 4:30 is a close second! Read more about these Crazy […]
Odd bike…
A MAKE reader sent this in, anyone know what’s going on?
DIY: Recycled Recumbent
The Recycled Recumbent has been updated for 2008. It looks like a few other people have had success following the free plans. I really like how the plans have little notes to help you build a really nice Recycled Recumbent Bicycle. More: Read more about Brass Lion recumbent tricycle
DIY: Seat made from bike parts and crutches
What do you do with your crutches after that nasty crash on bicycle? Well, if the wheels are still in good shape you could always make your own stool to commemorate the occasion. Then again, you can find old crutches and some wheels in the recycling and/or garbage and forgo the whole bicycle accident part. […]
Rag and Bone bike
If bikes had a “rat king,” it might look something like this. I like the ornamental wheel on the front fork that has a fender going all around it. Not the most practical bike on the rack, but certainly the most unique. Rag and Bone bike on Rat Rod Bikes [via Brass Goggles]
DIY: Simple Tandem Bike
This is a great instructable for making your own tandem bicycle. It is amazing how simple it is to make with just a bit of hacking and drilling. This is a lot cheaper than buying one since you can always pick up a couple of old bikes on Craigslist really cheap. Make your own Simple […]
