Instructables: exploring - outside - bikes - chain - popular http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 01:16:43 PDT BLOX v1.01 tube wrapped lock http://www.instructables.com/id/tube-wrapped-lock/
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By: benhartreggie1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:11:15 PST DIY Bicycle Chain Tensioner http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bicycle-Chain-Tensioner/
DIY Bicycle Chain Tensioner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/N82M/H5IRUWT3/FCDN82MH5IRUWT3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/N82M/H5IRUWT3/FCDN82MH5IRUWT3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/N82M/H5IRUWT3/FCDN82MH5IRUWT3.SMALL.jpg GuitarGuyJames Chain tensioners and guides are often used in "extreme" mountain biking such as downhill, freeride, and fourcross. They are used to stop the chain from bouncing around and falling off. However, they are very expensive for a simple item, generally ranging from 30 to over 100 euros. This is a simple w...
By: GuitarGuyJames

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:54:35 PDT Simple bike chain guard made from large chain ring http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-bike-chain-guard-made-from-large-chain-ring/
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By: BradMartinson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:36:25 PST Make a simple bike lock (0-10 dollars) http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-simple-bike-lock-0-10-dollars/
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By: kill.cactus

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