http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 02:43:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Cycle-Programmable-RGB-LED-Strips-on-Bike-F/
Light Cycle: Programmable RGB LED Strips on Bike Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SMALL.jpg cstewart000 I have already been working on similar projects, this one really is the next step of an earlier project. See: http://www.instructables.com/id/Inbedded-Bike-Rim-Lights/ And before we get started, we should have a demonstration of the finished effect (the video is when the bike wasn't yet covered). ...
By: cstewart000

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 01:34:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Buying-used-bikes-for-beginners/
Buying used bikes for beginners - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/3VCH/GXL5UPFO/F4P3VCHGXL5UPFO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/3VCH/GXL5UPFO/F4P3VCHGXL5UPFO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/3VCH/GXL5UPFO/F4P3VCHGXL5UPFO.SMALL.jpg JacobAziza (The content in this Instructable first appeared in my new blog at http://biodieselhauling.blogspot.com/ To my 40 Instructables subscribers, and anyone who stumbles across this and likes it, be sure to take a look, as much of what I write isn't quite right for an Instructable.) Bikes are perhaps th...
By: JacobAziza

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:28:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Trailer-Hitch-to-Luggage-Rack/
Bicycle Trailer Hitch (to Luggage Rack) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/INBN/HGH6Q28V/FOMINBNHGH6Q28V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/INBN/HGH6Q28V/FOMINBNHGH6Q28V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/INBN/HGH6Q28V/FOMINBNHGH6Q28V.SMALL.jpg JohanJShaw Here is how I made a strong and permanent hitch for my bike trailer. The trailer is a Bellelli Eco Trailer Maxi which I modified (with a little woodworking) to a luggage rack level hitch. Why? The original seat post hitch did not adjust high enough to ride level - and I hate seat post hitches, as t...
By: JohanJShaw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 11:09:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TubeFob-Handy-Bicycle-Inner-Tube-Luggage-Tie/
TubeFob: Handy Bicycle Inner Tube Luggage Tie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/3G2X/HGH6Q7FT/FRU3G2XHGH6Q7FT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/3G2X/HGH6Q7FT/FRU3G2XHGH6Q7FT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/3G2X/HGH6Q7FT/FRU3G2XHGH6Q7FT.SMALL.jpg JohanJShaw TubeFob: Handy Bicycle Inner Tube Luggage Tie This is how I carry a strip of inner tube that can be used to tie down groceries etc. to the luggage rack of my bike. As fellow makers will appreciate, this stuff has many other uses. Why not add inner tube to your Every Day Carry alongside paracord and...
By: JohanJShaw

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 06:39:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/More-Handy-Tricks/
40 More Handy Tricks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6K/CTPN/F5Y3TS8N/F6KCTPNF5Y3TS8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6K/CTPN/F5Y3TS8N/F6KCTPNF5Y3TS8N.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6K/CTPN/F5Y3TS8N/F6KCTPNF5Y3TS8N.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Continues the saga begun at Fifty Handy Tricks.http://www.instructables.com/id/Handy_Tricks_8_Island_Handy_Tricks/To see even more of them check out Handy Tricks 8: Island Handy Tricksand Yet More Handy Tricks and Australian Handy Tricks and Guatemalan Handy Tricks and Handy Tricks Volume Six!For a ...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:22:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handy-Tricks-7-Bike-Mods-and-Projects/
Handy Tricks 7: Bike Mods and Projects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/ZSM3/FGTT1P8D/F69ZSM3FGTT1P8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/ZSM3/FGTT1P8D/F69ZSM3FGTT1P8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/ZSM3/FGTT1P8D/F69ZSM3FGTT1P8D.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Handy Tricks Seven! Things to do to and with bicycles!To see even more handy tricks, check out the rest of the saga at Handy Tricks 9: Oodles of random tricksand Handy Tricks 8: Island Handy Tricksand Fifty Handy Tricks.and 40 More Handy Tricks and Australian Handy Tricks and Guatemalan Handy Tricks...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 18:17:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Lock-from-Laptop-Security-Cable/
Bike Lock from Laptop Security Cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/L9AB/HFSH57S1/F90L9ABHFSH57S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/L9AB/HFSH57S1/F90L9ABHFSH57S1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/L9AB/HFSH57S1/F90L9ABHFSH57S1.SMALL.jpg chunkyhampton This is a simple and short instructable to make a cable bike lock/bike lock extender from a disused laptop secutiry lock cable, like this. A number of these laptop security cables were donated to my local hackspace in Nottingham UK (www.nottinghack.org.uk). I needed a cable extender for my bike lock...
By: chunkyhampton

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 07:53:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bike-Stand/
DIY Bike Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/K50M/H5IRWVL4/FF9K50MH5IRWVL4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/K50M/H5IRWVL4/FF9K50MH5IRWVL4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/K50M/H5IRWVL4/FF9K50MH5IRWVL4.SMALL.jpg machoturtle I recently ran in a triathlon, and if your familiar with triathlon, you'll know that the event consists of three parts. First it starts with a swim, then you transition from the swim to the biking, and finally from the biking to the running. If your racing to win speed is everything, you want to per...
By: machoturtle

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:44:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Cupholder-for-Big-Drinks/
Bicycle Cupholder for Big Drinks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/QILT/HFSHSJAP/FFHQILTHFSHSJAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/QILT/HFSHSJAP/FFHQILTHFSHSJAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/QILT/HFSHSJAP/FFHQILTHFSHSJAP.SMALL.jpg troopersmachine A few years back I started riding a bike to commute to and from work.  I like to drink large cokes and iced teas so I felt the need for a cupholder that would fit my 64oz cup.  None of the sport bottle holders I saw were even close, so I made a heavy duty cupholder for my bike out of a chunk of alum...
By: troopersmachine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 00:01:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Pedal-Fix/
Bike Pedal Fix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/AT3U/HFSHUOIZ/FW9AT3UHFSHUOIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/AT3U/HFSHUOIZ/FW9AT3UHFSHUOIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/AT3U/HFSHUOIZ/FW9AT3UHFSHUOIZ.SMALL.jpg joker31698 During a recent bike ride my son went to pedal after walking across a section of grass, and as he did his pedal just dropped out from under his foot. It must have been loose, working its way out, and when he pushed down it ended up stripping out the threads, making it difficult to screw and tighten ...
By: joker31698

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 18:14:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/If-you-buy-a-bike-from-the-internet-this-is-how-/
"If you buy a bike from the internet, this is how it will come"- How to safely assemble a cheap, children's internet bike. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/8GNP/HFPTIR64/FB38GNPHFPTIR64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/8GNP/HFPTIR64/FB38GNPHFPTIR64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/8GNP/HFPTIR64/FB38GNPHFPTIR64.SMALL.jpg FriendOfHumanity A step by step method of building a child's bike safely. I was passing a bike shop and I saw this clever piece of advertising pointing out how difficult it is to assemble a bike ordered online. I see internet  bikes like this in public bike racks ; the parents have assembled them incorrectly. I'v...
By: FriendOfHumanity

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 11:35:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toolbox-Compatible-Bike-Valet-With-Fork-Mounts-For/
Toolbox Compatible Bike Valet With Fork Mounts For Pickup Trucks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/3EX9/HFSH77YB/FFD3EX9HFSH77YB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/3EX9/HFSH77YB/FFD3EX9HFSH77YB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/3EX9/HFSH77YB/FFD3EX9HFSH77YB.SMALL.jpg Nick_momo396 Do you ever wonder how you could fit your bike into your truck without a hassle? Do you have a toolbox and/or a shortbed pickup truck and have no way to transport your bike other than those pesky bungee cords? Look no further, because with my new design, I will revolutionize the way you transport yo...
By: Nick_momo396

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:49:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-precision-bicycle-wheel-truing-stand-for-l/
Build a precision bicycle wheel truing stand for less than fifty bucks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/C1RA/FCEIJ3HI/F9CC1RAFCEIJ3HI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/C1RA/FCEIJ3HI/F9CC1RAFCEIJ3HI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/C1RA/FCEIJ3HI/F9CC1RAFCEIJ3HI.SMALL.jpg theopowers Seriously, it will be as precise as any high-end stand. We'll take an inexpensive but solid Performance Spin Doctor truing stand and add threaded indicators to make it much more effective - faster to use, more durable, and light-years more precise - for less than $7. Our base: the Performance hous...
By: theopowers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:10:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Bike-Stand/
PVC Bike Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/I7WI/HFD1986Y/F75I7WIHFD1986Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/I7WI/HFD1986Y/F75I7WIHFD1986Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/I7WI/HFD1986Y/F75I7WIHFD1986Y.SMALL.jpg dmuldoonlla We needed a bike rack.  Bad.  Like, the shop is a disaster bad.  Lucky for us, we had lots of PVC lying around, so it was time to make our own!   After searching around the internet for design ideas, we settled on this one.  We adapted this design to hold 7 bikes, rather than the original 5, by sim...
By: dmuldoonlla

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:01:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Wheel-Laundry-Airer/
Bike Wheel Laundry Airer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/2TLX/HF243NU3/FJ52TLXHF243NU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/2TLX/HF243NU3/FJ52TLXHF243NU3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/2TLX/HF243NU3/FJ52TLXHF243NU3.SMALL.jpg JohanJShaw Here in the UK, we love drying our laundry outside . . . It is free, 100% environmentally friendly and it is always raining in England. Oh well, did I mention that it is free? So check out this bicycle-related Instructable that I actually use. Features Approx 20 feet of drying space. Des...
By: JohanJShaw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:17:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-mobile-bicycle-pump/
How to make your own mobile bicycle pump. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/06RJ/HF23T38K/F1R06RJHF23T38K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/06RJ/HF23T38K/F1R06RJHF23T38K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/06RJ/HF23T38K/F1R06RJHF23T38K.SMALL.jpg chua_erei Ever gotten into situations where you wished you had your big and bulky all-purpose pump to pump your bike? Tried using one of those portable bicycle pumps that just don't pump your bike? That's because they lack a central pin to push the air-flow stopper in your tires so that you can pump air. I'm...
By: chua_erei

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 03:16:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Wheel-Truing-on-the-bike-with-a-marker-/
Bicycle Wheel Truing - on the bike, with a marker pen. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/HS74/HEXSSE59/FJIHS74HEXSSE59.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/HS74/HEXSSE59/FJIHS74HEXSSE59.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/HS74/HEXSSE59/FJIHS74HEXSSE59.SMALL.jpg Wroger-Wroger This is a really easy technique of truing bicycle wheels, in the frame, using only a white board marker pen, a Chinagraph (black wax glass cutters / art pencil) or a black wax crayon, or a permanent marker etc. The best marker needs to be DARK and reasonably opaque - and easy to remove. Black white...
By: Wroger-Wroger

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 07:02:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Bike-Repair-Stand/
PVC Bike Repair Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FDJ/4ZBC/IL5EYVZDZ96/FDJ4ZBCIL5EYVZDZ96.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDJ/4ZBC/IL5EYVZDZ96/FDJ4ZBCIL5EYVZDZ96.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDJ/4ZBC/IL5EYVZDZ96/FDJ4ZBCIL5EYVZDZ96.SMALL.jpg burtronix A simple to build, easy to use, inexpensive, sturdy bike stand. Can be made with a few tools you probably already own. Parts can be purchased at any home supply or hardware store. My parts at Home Depot cost under $35, including NY sales tax. This is a European style stand with no adjustability ...
By: burtronix

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2007 12:02:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-decals-from-a-bicycle/
Remove decals from a bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/FINQ/HEXSFX1R/F9JFINQHEXSFX1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/FINQ/HEXSFX1R/F9JFINQHEXSFX1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/FINQ/HEXSFX1R/F9JFINQHEXSFX1R.SMALL.jpg TechShopJosh So, you've just purchased a wonderful new bicycle and love everything about it - except for the gaudy decals that serve no purpose other than to make your ride a prime target for theft. Not to worry, removing them is a simple process that will take less than an hour of your time. Apply heat to loo...
By: TechShopJosh

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:32:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EXTREME-FAT-TIRE-BICYCLE/
EXTREME FAT TIRE BICYCLE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/I3MJ/FYAJFMJE/F0DI3MJFYAJFMJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/I3MJ/FYAJFMJE/F0DI3MJFYAJFMJE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/I3MJ/FYAJFMJE/F0DI3MJFYAJFMJE.SMALL.jpg marple200 I've wanted to build a custom bicycle for many years. I started wondering how fat of a tire I could accommodate on a bicycle. I had seen pictures of the Hanebrink Technologies extreme terrain bicycle, but wanted something still more extreme. The problem I considered was one of drive train alignment....
By: marple200

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:37:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-bent-bicycle-forks-for-Pedicabs/
Repairing bent bicycle forks for Pedicabs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/H7NF/HE7CFNZK/FA0H7NFHE7CFNZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/H7NF/HE7CFNZK/FA0H7NFHE7CFNZK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/H7NF/HE7CFNZK/FA0H7NFHE7CFNZK.SMALL.jpg 2nup350 here's the problem, pedicab drivers like to hit things! at least it seems so, they bend a fork every week. and the 1 1/8 threadless forks are 100$ each to replace I'm going to show you how to repair a fork using a ten dollar common threaded fork buy these things a 1 inch threaded fork with side pull...
By: 2nup350

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:26:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Customized-handlebars-with-Sugru/
Customized handlebars with Sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/5RD1/HDHW4NWT/F3S5RD1HDHW4NWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/5RD1/HDHW4NWT/F3S5RD1HDHW4NWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/5RD1/HDHW4NWT/F3S5RD1HDHW4NWT.SMALL.jpg fireballxl5 During a recent bike fit I had complained that my existing handlebars didn't seem to have a sweet-spot behind the brake hoods. The curve of the handlebars, as they started to sweep forward, dipped downward. Tipping the handlebars up wasn't an option, if I wanted to be able to use the drops. So I had...
By: fireballxl5

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:52:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-a-Carbon-Fiber-Bicycle-Frame/
Repairing a Carbon Fiber Bicycle Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/WVDF/HDHXNP5K/F7PWVDFHDHXNP5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/WVDF/HDHXNP5K/F7PWVDFHDHXNP5K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/WVDF/HDHXNP5K/F7PWVDFHDHXNP5K.SMALL.jpg art medlar One fine morning I was riding up the mountain and I guess I was pedaling too hard or something. Somehow — and we're not precisely sure of the precise sequence of events — it seems that I managed to break the bike chain. The broken chain then got itself entangled in the rear derailleur. Since I was ...
By: art medlar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:04:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/bicycle-trailer./
bicycle trailer. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4S/MJGM/3A3EP27QJDD/F4SMJGM3A3EP27QJDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4S/MJGM/3A3EP27QJDD/F4SMJGM3A3EP27QJDD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4S/MJGM/3A3EP27QJDD/F4SMJGM3A3EP27QJDD.SMALL.jpg saul this is the finished bicycle trailer. I built it principally because i had all the components lying around and needed a bicycle trailer. many substitutions for the different parts are available, so this is more of an overview and general conceptual how-to on building bicycle trailers. plastic bi...
By: saul

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2005 17:11:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/teardrop-trailers-by-the-bicycle-surgeon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/CVXU/GLYX9IVC/FPUCVXUGLYX9IVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/CVXU/GLYX9IVC/FPUCVXUGLYX9IVC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/CVXU/GLYX9IVC/FPUCVXUGLYX9IVC.SMALL.jpg thunderbolts Hello I deal in recycled bicycles, I believe all bikes should have at least 2 life's. So I get a lot of used stuff, like Kid's trailers , strollers, trailer bike's etc. I decided to try making a teardrop trailer. Well 1 has become 2 and now I'm seeing a pile of Burly, ll Bean, toys-r-us. older wagon...
By: thunderbolts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2011 13:08:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Semi-automatic-spoke-threading-machine/
Semi-automatic spoke threading machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/5VQY/HBXWS2E9/FGV5VQYHBXWS2E9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/5VQY/HBXWS2E9/FGV5VQYHBXWS2E9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/5VQY/HBXWS2E9/FGV5VQYHBXWS2E9.SMALL.jpg carlitos Threading spokes with a cyclo spoke threading machine is fun and easy.  The cyclo spoke thread rolling die rolls the threads by way of cold forging.  I find two pases works well, with the second pass set for a deeper thread.  However, threading 60 spokes as for a highwheel of a Penny Farthing is a r...
By: carlitos

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:59:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Tyre-Retreading-almost-infinite-miles-fr/
Bicycle Tyre Retreading - almost infinite miles from the one wheel. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/I4B1/HBHGLY5H/F9LI4B1HBHGLY5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/I4B1/HBHGLY5H/F9LI4B1HBHGLY5H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/I4B1/HBHGLY5H/F9LI4B1HBHGLY5H.SMALL.jpg Wroger-Wroger I have developed a way to give, almost indefinite life to the humble bicycle tyre. It works best for the average person on the average bike with nice wide road going tyres. It's not suitable for heavy people, using thin racing tyres. The caveat is that this process, assuming the average bicycle tyr...
By: Wroger-Wroger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 19:29:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-and-Winter-Mountain-or-Cyclocross-Bike-Wa/
Portable and Winter Mountain or Cyclocross Bike Washing Tip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/708O/HAWBWTGX/F1X708OHAWBWTGX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/708O/HAWBWTGX/F1X708OHAWBWTGX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/708O/HAWBWTGX/F1X708OHAWBWTGX.SMALL.jpg marple200 This is my simple solution for washing your mountain bike when water is not readily available. As you may be aware, the mud is much easier to remove when it is still wet, so the faster you get it done after your ride the less effort required and the more thorough a cleaning job can be. Two situatio...
By: marple200

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:53:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ipod-Touch-bicycle-mount/
Ipod Touch bicycle mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/NHAG/GLL4YTAC/FUYNHAGGLL4YTAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/NHAG/GLL4YTAC/FUYNHAGGLL4YTAC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/NHAG/GLL4YTAC/FUYNHAGGLL4YTAC.SMALL.jpg ploomus This is not going to be fully step by step guide but i'll go through the steps how i made the Ipod Touch mount quickly.  It's because it was about half year ago when i made it and i don't have enough video/ photo material to make fully step by step guide. Anyways i'll try to give you as much informa...
By: ploomus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:36:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Swing-Bike/
Build a Swing Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/NDRL/HAQ30AVP/F63NDRLHAQ30AVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/NDRL/HAQ30AVP/F63NDRLHAQ30AVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/NDRL/HAQ30AVP/F63NDRLHAQ30AVP.SMALL.jpg Bikebudy Hello and welcome, Here I have a how to make a Swing bike ( Mini ) in 10 steps. Mind you, you can make a 20"  OR A   24" bike the same way. Tools required; Bench and hand Grinder Hack saw or another way of cutting Plumming tourch Hammer Varety of  tools to take apart and assemble the ...
By: Bikebudy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 22:17:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/super-cool-bicycle-LED-tail-light-Fiber-Flair-glow/
super cool bicycle LED tail light Fiber Flair glowing glue stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/MA5T/GRFMVM97/FYLMA5TGRFMVM97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/MA5T/GRFMVM97/FYLMA5TGRFMVM97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/MA5T/GRFMVM97/FYLMA5TGRFMVM97.SMALL.jpg jim_2000 The inspiration for this Instructable came from a product a friend purchased for his recumbent bicycle, the Fiber Flare. The Fiber Flare shines two LEDs down a solid tube of plastic and provides a nice glowing indicator. I wanted to see if I could make one from items around the house. I was successf...
By: jim_2000

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:58:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bamboo-Tricycle-Bike-Build/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/YG48/HAQ38N51/F0KYG48HAQ38N51.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/YG48/HAQ38N51/F0KYG48HAQ38N51.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/YG48/HAQ38N51/F0KYG48HAQ38N51.SMALL.jpg matthieutje65 This is my last project I did, It's a tricycle bike for streetmusicians the bike was made for a schoolassignment in group... The frame is made out of bamboo and metal joints, joint together with Fiberglas, Polyesterresin and Flax rope... Hope you enjoy, visit my website for more projects http://www....
By: matthieutje65

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:20:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-PHOTON-BELL-for-bicycles/
The 50 watt HIGH BEAM for bicycles. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/YE67/G1ZGGVZB/FDPYE67G1ZGGVZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/YE67/G1ZGGVZB/FDPYE67G1ZGGVZB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/YE67/G1ZGGVZB/FDPYE67G1ZGGVZB.SMALL.jpg FriendOfHumanity This is an insanely bright lamp that, (excepting the battery), costs one English Pound and takes about an hour to make. It can be used like the high beam when the main led light needs an extra boost. But the fun is using it at night as a silent photon bell ... On cycle paths just dab the switch a...
By: FriendOfHumanity

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:55:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-First-Bike-Wheel/
Build Your First Bike Wheel! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/EHUS/G29ZEXP6/FRPEHUSG29ZEXP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/EHUS/G29ZEXP6/FRPEHUSG29ZEXP6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/EHUS/G29ZEXP6/FRPEHUSG29ZEXP6.SMALL.jpg Marsh It's easier than you think!This instructable describes the basic concept of how to build a 36 spoke bike wheel. Experienced wheel builders will see certain steps omitted. This is by design in an effort to simplify the process for the first time builder. We are also assuming, and this is a Herculean ...
By: Marsh

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:07:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/I-built-this-bike-trailer/
I built this bike trailer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/ZSVY/HAQ2YYEL/FH8ZSVYHAQ2YYEL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/ZSVY/HAQ2YYEL/FH8ZSVYHAQ2YYEL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/ZSVY/HAQ2YYEL/FH8ZSVYHAQ2YYEL.SMALL.jpg zymie I built this bike trailer out of an old jogging stroller. The Hitch Mechanism Hitch mechanism made of 3/4" flat stock and a Quick Disconnect Type 3/8-24 Fine Standard Thread Ball Joint and Rod End. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HAUWCM/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 $18 with shipping I made s...
By: zymie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:58:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pop-Rivet-Ice-Tires-for-Your-Road-Bike/
Pop Rivet Ice Tires for Your Road Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/F4VB/FOVXON9N/F3TF4VBFOVXON9N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/F4VB/FOVXON9N/F3TF4VBFOVXON9N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/F4VB/FOVXON9N/F3TF4VBFOVXON9N.SMALL.jpg zzyzx_xyzzy With the recent storms hitting the northwest there are a lot of bikers piling on the bus or even driving! Though you can order expensive European-made studded ice tires, you can also modify your own cross tires into effective ice tires with just a few dollars' worth of rivets. These tires will keep ...
By: zzyzx_xyzzy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:32:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Stereo/
Bike Stereo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FV5/BG22/1KNEP280GYZ/FV5BG221KNEP280GYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FV5/BG22/1KNEP280GYZ/FV5BG221KNEP280GYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FV5/BG22/1KNEP280GYZ/FV5BG221KNEP280GYZ.SMALL.jpg gate Build a sound system for your bicycle and entertain your friends. The speakers are designed to fit within the frame and can be easily removed. My system is powered by a battery operated mobile T-amp and an ipod. The total cost of the system is well under $100 and can be completed in a few hours. ...
By: gate

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 May 2006 20:39:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Why-build-your-bike%3f/
Why build your bike? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4P/DE42/D2ZEXCFF7SN/F4PDE42D2ZEXCFF7SN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4P/DE42/D2ZEXCFF7SN/F4PDE42D2ZEXCFF7SN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4P/DE42/D2ZEXCFF7SN/F4PDE42D2ZEXCFF7SN.SMALL.jpg tyghe The easiest fix is not always the most satisfying. Yes, we all have heard hard work "builds character," but it also can impart tangible skills and mechanical knowledge. That's why when my bike was stolen from out front of Popular Mechanics' building in midtown Manhattan, I knew replacing it would ta...
By: tyghe

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:04:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Gallon-Panniers/
5 Gallon Panniers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/ZMII/F9AZJTC1/FDKZMIIF9AZJTC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/ZMII/F9AZJTC1/FDKZMIIF9AZJTC1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/ZMII/F9AZJTC1/FDKZMIIF9AZJTC1.SMALL.jpg stasterisk Man, I love these things. I'm carrying 22 lbs. of fresh fruit from Haymarket, in this picture. I carried that amount of produce in shopping bags, tied and hung pannier style around my neck, once. Use panniers. Prime the Jugs Cut the tops off of two five gallon jugs, with anything sharp. A Ban...
By: stasterisk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:27:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-School-Pimpin-Military-Style-Bicycle-Handle/
"Old School" Pimpin' Military Style Bicycle Handlebar Bag - Old Skateboard, Camera Bag and Bicycle Mash Up! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/29L8/HA4MMCRS/FY829L8HA4MMCRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/29L8/HA4MMCRS/FY829L8HA4MMCRS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/29L8/HA4MMCRS/FY829L8HA4MMCRS.SMALL.jpg jawasan Re-Used and Re-purposed!   Here is a afternoon "re-use" project created using some items laying around the garage. Now you might not have these exact items for this project, chances are you don't, but perhaps this will at least inspire your "cargo bag" creation with what you have laying around.   ...
By: jawasan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 17:22:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TREAD-BELT/
TREAD BELT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4J/1N2E/F1Y7H100/F4J1N2EF1Y7H100.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4J/1N2E/F1Y7H100/F4J1N2EF1Y7H100.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4J/1N2E/F1Y7H100/F4J1N2EF1Y7H100.SMALL.jpg opendesignclub Nice belts made out of used bicycle tires. These belts are stylish and very simple to make.by: www.opendesignclub.com (thats me!) SEARCH FOR TIRES Search for used tires with a nice tread BUY SOME BELT BUCKLES Buy some belt buckles you like BUY SOME CHICAGO SCREWS Buy some Chicago Screw...
By: opendesignclub

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 10:28:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hollowtech-2-bearing-change/
Hollowtech 2 - bearing change - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/3ZT9/H9G16LB1/FWX3ZT9H9G16LB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/3ZT9/H9G16LB1/FWX3ZT9H9G16LB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/3ZT9/H9G16LB1/FWX3ZT9H9G16LB1.SMALL.jpg thewhite My quick description how I wrestled with Shimano bottom bracket in order to replace bearings rather than spending money for new cups/bearings set. The story began with BB-4600 which seems to be fine for 6 months, and then suddenly, at one evening after ride I realised that whole drivetrain is not s...
By: thewhite

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:26:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-your-messenger-bag-to-make-a-bike-pannier/
Hack your messenger bag to make a bike pannier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/9K7Y/H9G19JCH/F979K7YH9G19JCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/9K7Y/H9G19JCH/F979K7YH9G19JCH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/9K7Y/H9G19JCH/F979K7YH9G19JCH.SMALL.jpg grammers I have a couple of messenger bags that I don't use very often (coincidentally, i also live in San Francisco). After some doctor-says so, I decided to lighten the load on my back and shoulders so I converted the bag to a pannier.  The whole process took about 1 hour and cost me less than $30.  The pr...
By: grammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:45:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-and-Milk-Basket-Bike-Basket/
PVC and Milk Basket Bike Basket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/SWE4/FT17YMIF/FOMSWE4FT17YMIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/SWE4/FT17YMIF/FOMSWE4FT17YMIF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/SWE4/FT17YMIF/FOMSWE4FT17YMIF.SMALL.jpg bonedoggie I needed a simple and cheap way to carry vegetables from our crop share this Summer. I really like my cruiser bike, but did not want to buy a basket. I made the following with some left over PVC and a milk basket I am borrowing. Get the Supplies A basket, and some 3/4" PVC pipe & fittings. I n...
By: bonedoggie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2009 18:06:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tie-and-Solder-a-bike-wheel/
Tie and Solder a bike wheel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/3OGI/H994X9SN/F8Y3OGIH994X9SN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/3OGI/H994X9SN/F8Y3OGIH994X9SN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/3OGI/H994X9SN/F8Y3OGIH994X9SN.SMALL.jpg macfreshy Not many folks do this anymore, but not because it isnt cool. Tying and soldering your spokes effectively shortens the spoke length, so you get a stiffer wheel. Usually this means faster and more responsive, but also not as comfy, and it can potentially put increased stress on the rim. That said I h...
By: macfreshy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 21:54:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bike-Grips/
DIY Bike Grips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UEPT/H994YUS2/FEZUEPTH994YUS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UEPT/H994YUS2/FEZUEPTH994YUS2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UEPT/H994YUS2/FEZUEPTH994YUS2.SMALL.jpg Ronnie.W13 I bought a cheapo fixie bike from Walmart back in March. After riding through summer time traffic in Ocean City, MD a couple of times I decided my handlebars were too wide... so I cut them to the width of my shoulders. Since I'm too lazy and cheap to go buy some new grips I thought I would just make...
By: Ronnie.W13

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:33:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SpokePOV%3a-LED-Bike-Wheel-Images/
SpokePOV: LED Bike Wheel Images - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNN/URDO/XT9EP27UC6Z/FNNURDOXT9EP27UC6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNN/URDO/XT9EP27UC6Z/FNNURDOXT9EP27UC6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNN/URDO/XT9EP27UC6Z/FNNURDOXT9EP27UC6Z.SMALL.gif ladyada Spoke POV is an easy-to-make electronic kit toy that turns your bicycle wheel into a customized display! The project includes a free schematic design, open source software for uploading and editing stored bitmap images, and a high-quality kit with all the parts necessary to build your own. Tired: A...
By: ladyada

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:15:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-convert-vertical-dropout-bicycle-to-1x1-wit/
How to convert vertical dropout bicycle to 1x1 with spring tensioner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/K0E9/H994YOLN/FSYK0E9H994YOLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/K0E9/H994YOLN/FSYK0E9H994YOLN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/K0E9/H994YOLN/FSYK0E9H994YOLN.SMALL.jpg Yard Sale Dale Here is an inexpensive and durable way to convert a multiple gear bicycle to a single speed, using a bicycle with a frame made with no horizontal adjustment for chain tension. This is showing how to make the tensioner. For tips on squeezing the frame or re-spacing your hub, you should see other how-...
By: Yard Sale Dale

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:30:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-cart-from-recycled-camp-cot/
Bicycle cart from recycled camp cot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/XNMT/GFA3YLNS/FSTXNMTGFA3YLNS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/XNMT/GFA3YLNS/FSTXNMTGFA3YLNS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/XNMT/GFA3YLNS/FSTXNMTGFA3YLNS.SMALL.jpg zippetydooda This is a bicycle cart that is built from a recycled camping cot, only requires hand tools for construction and is SUPER lightweight. I have not seen anything exactly like it on the web so I thought I would share it here. I actually built this several years ago so I don’t have any ‘in-process’ photo...
By: zippetydooda

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:30:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TechShop-Menlo-Park-building-a-bicycle-wheel/
@TechShop Menlo Park: building a bicycle wheel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/3L1M/H8LVX61L/FUR3L1MH8LVX61L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/3L1M/H8LVX61L/FUR3L1MH8LVX61L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/3L1M/H8LVX61L/FUR3L1MH8LVX61L.SMALL.jpg TSTricky I worked in bike shops through high school and college. In that time I learned to build bicycle wheels. Some people find the idea of building a wheel intimidating but it isn't that hard. I'm going to show you how to build a wheel that has a radial pattern on one side and a more standard crossing pat...
By: TSTricky

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