Instructables: exploring - outside - bikes - ride - featured http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 05:39:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 Really Easy Bike Pannier http://www.instructables.com/id/Really-Easy-Bike-Pannier/
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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:37:38 PDT
Helmet mounted bicycle light on the quick and cheap! http://www.instructables.com/id/Helmet-mounted-bike-light-on-the-quick-and-cheap/
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Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:10:55 PST
Eccentric-hub scooter / bike (no pedals) http://www.instructables.com/id/Hula-bike-no-pedals/
Eccentric-hub scooter / bike (no pedals) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/3UQT/H1LWPENL/F033UQTH1LWPENL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/3UQT/H1LWPENL/F033UQTH1LWPENL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/3UQT/H1LWPENL/F033UQTH1LWPENL.SMALL.jpg Gael - Tim Tim and Gael want to build a Hula bike . Main Problem : how to easily displace the hub from the center of the wheel ? Play around with spokes ? No ! way too painful . But Tim is a carpenter and has access to a router .  So They decided to craft it out of plywood planks . Quick, easy,  strong enoug...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:25:35 PDT
Reverse steering bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Reverse-steering-bike/
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Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:30:05 PDT
Night Bike! http://www.instructables.com/id/Night-Bike/
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Mon, 2 Jan 2012 19:47:14 PST
How To Ghostride a Bike http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Ghostride-a-Bike/
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Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:35:29 PST
Antique Bicycle http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-Bicycle/
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Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:21:03 PST
Timmy Green, my homebuilt Delta Recumbent Trike. http://www.instructables.com/id/Timmy-Green-my-homebuilt-Delta-Recumbent-Trike/
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Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:41:27 PST
Pimp Your Ride http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimp-Your-Ride/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/F9SS/FPIOM1VX/FOGF9SSFPIOM1VX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/F9SS/FPIOM1VX/FOGF9SSFPIOM1VX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/F9SS/FPIOM1VX/FOGF9SSFPIOM1VX.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides Lots of amazing Instructables have been entered for the Craftsman Workshop of the Future Contest and to help you sort through them all, we've put together a series of guides. In this guide we're showcasing projects dedicated to the art of moving you around. Learn to make your own robot, build a gia...
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Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:56:02 PST
Paint your bike / bicycle / gear reflective! http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-your-bike-bicycle-gear-reflective/
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:06:15 PST
Tiny 9V Clip Flashlight! http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-9V-Clip-Flashlight/
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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:30:13 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
Unicycling- Introduction and the basics http://www.instructables.com/id/Unicycling--Introduction-and-the-basics/
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Mon, 12 May 2008 17:22:19 PDT
440 Watt Regulated Pedal Power Bicyle Generator for iPod, Cell Phone, Portable TV or DVD player http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicyle-Power-for-Your-Television%2c-Laptop%2c-or-Cell-/
440 Watt Regulated Pedal Power Bicyle Generator for iPod, Cell Phone, Portable TV or DVD player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIH/SCBB/F5ETOBQZ/FIHSCBBF5ETOBQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIH/SCBB/F5ETOBQZ/FIHSCBBF5ETOBQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIH/SCBB/F5ETOBQZ/FIHSCBBF5ETOBQZ.SMALL.jpg bdwhaley This bike generator design is good for running low power devices such as:- An iPOD through a 12V Car cigarette lighter adapter like this one. - Cell phone chargers- Portable DVD player You can use off the shelf parts from local stores to make this 296 Watt pedal power bicycle generator or buy parts...
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Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:41:53 PDT
$2 Adjustable Fork-mounted Supplementary Bike Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Adjustable-Fork-mounted-Supplementary-Bike-Ligh/
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Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:20:12 PDT