Instructables: exploring - outside - bikes - cool http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 02:52:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 Diy tandem http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-tandem/
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:56:10 PDT
DIY Bicycle Chain Tensioner http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bicycle-Chain-Tensioner/
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:54:35 PDT
Make a musical bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-bike-musical/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/FJ1F/H5ENQ8LG/FCCFJ1FH5ENQ8LG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/FJ1F/H5ENQ8LG/FCCFJ1FH5ENQ8LG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/FJ1F/H5ENQ8LG/FCCFJ1FH5ENQ8LG.SMALL.jpg muchensmile I will show you how to make a bike sound like a musical box. you can use it as a replacement to a bell or just show off to your friends!It is really easy to make. You do not need any batteries, solar panels, electric generators...just pedal power!   when you ride the bike, the spokes will make a din...
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Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:38:17 PDT
Motorized Bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorized-Bicycle-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/HAT2/GTXKDCDH/FD7HAT2GTXKDCDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/HAT2/GTXKDCDH/FD7HAT2GTXKDCDH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/HAT2/GTXKDCDH/FD7HAT2GTXKDCDH.SMALL.jpg LiquidLightning This is the motorized bike I built today. Hope you like it! It started with a 26" Avigo Ridgedale Mens cruiser. Brakes are coaster style, but I'm going to add front disc brakes soon. I fitted on a 66cc Skyhawk bike engine. Runs up to around 30 mph. Gets 140ish miles per gallon. Very comfortable to ...
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:33:28 PDT
Mountain Bicycle Chopper http://www.instructables.com/id/Mountain-Bike-Chopper/
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Mon, 23 May 2011 15:28:58 PDT
Neon Bike Project II http://www.instructables.com/id/Neon-Bike-Project-II/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/M9LE/GKXTXHD1/FU2M9LEGKXTXHD1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/M9LE/GKXTXHD1/FU2M9LEGKXTXHD1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/M9LE/GKXTXHD1/FU2M9LEGKXTXHD1.SMALL.jpg catman529 This is the second bike I have decked out with green and blue LEDs. The LEDs were purchased at Besthongkong.com. The neon underglow was created with HDPE hose tube found in the plumbing area at Lowes. Batteries and switch all contained in one trusty Altoids tin.
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Tue, 8 Mar 2011 19:32:07 PST
Recycled cycle light http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-cycle-light/
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Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:33:20 PST
How to bolt the foldy mech on a razor pro scooter http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-bolt-the-foldy-mech-on-a-razor-pro-scooter/
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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:52:25 PDT
how to tune and mantain a bmx http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-tune-and-mantain-a-bmx/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/RP8W/G0ZWKM78/F97RP8WG0ZWKM78.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/RP8W/G0ZWKM78/F97RP8WG0ZWKM78.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/RP8W/G0ZWKM78/F97RP8WG0ZWKM78.SMALL.jpg sharlston heres how to do a quick tune and mantinence on your bmx bikethe bike im using in the video is a felt mystic pro 2009 its about 3 months old
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:02:29 PDT
Bike beer holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-beer-holder/
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Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:13:32 PDT
How to do a bunny hop (on a scooter) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-a-bunny-hop-on-a-scooter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/UD8X/FZQ1GOTF/FI8UD8XFZQ1GOTF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/UD8X/FZQ1GOTF/FI8UD8XFZQ1GOTF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/UD8X/FZQ1GOTF/FI8UD8XFZQ1GOTF.SMALL.jpg geekazoid A video teaching you how to do a bunny hop, on a scooter. I am a representative of Lukowstudios and I have full legal rights to distribute the content of the video.
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Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:30:04 PDT
Water Bottle Dirt Bike Noise For Bike!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Dirt-Bike-Noise-For-Bike/
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Sun, 3 May 2009 11:46:35 PDT
My Workshop http://www.instructables.com/id/My_Workshop_5/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/YE1P/FPIOM26R/FNAYE1PFPIOM26R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/YE1P/FPIOM26R/FNAYE1PFPIOM26R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/YE1P/FPIOM26R/FNAYE1PFPIOM26R.SMALL.jpg LaxLuvr Pictures Of My Workshop
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Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:55:37 PST
Bike Light and Turn Signals http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Light-and-Turn-Signals/
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Sun, 2 Nov 2008 17:38:52 PST
Make your bike sound like a motorcycle!!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-bike-sound-like-a-motorcycle/
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Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:38:26 PDT
The Unicycle freemount: By popular demand http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Unicycle-freemount/
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Tue, 13 May 2008 13:53:48 PDT
How to power your bike with a whippersnipper motor http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-power-your-bike-with-a-whippersnipper-motor/
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Fri, 2 May 2008 23:24:56 PDT
make a 3d looking image http://www.instructables.com/id/make-a-3d-looking-image/
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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:15:24 PDT
Bottle Gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Gun-2/
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Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:43:29 PDT
Create a Mural for your Cycling Boudoir (or whatever) http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Mural-for-your-Cycling-Boudoir-or-what/
Create a Mural for your Cycling Boudoir (or whatever) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/7U08/FCEIJ22X/FCY7U08FCEIJ22X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/7U08/FCEIJ22X/FCY7U08FCEIJ22X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/7U08/FCEIJ22X/FCY7U08FCEIJ22X.SMALL.jpg Chico This instructable will teach you how to make a wall mural fast and easy with an overhead projector. It's really not very difficult. You probably need to do this over a period of two days, but not too many hours are involved. My family is into cycling, A LOT! We live next to the Minuteman Bikepath, ...
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Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:15:21 PST
BMX To Motorbike Conversion http://www.instructables.com/id/BMX-TO-MOTORBIKE-CONVERSION/
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Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:58:15 PST
Toolbike / XEyes bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Toolbike--XEyes-bike/
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Sun, 6 Jan 2008 09:51:03 PST