http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 07:03:55 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Road-bike-shift-indicator-using-scrap-packaging/
Road bike shift indicator using scrap packaging - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/NLD0/HGH6S2ZL/FOUNLD0HGH6S2ZL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/NLD0/HGH6S2ZL/FOUNLD0HGH6S2ZL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/NLD0/HGH6S2ZL/FOUNLD0HGH6S2ZL.SMALL.jpg acevh3 I really don't like to cross-chain. It's never been a problem before, since I've always had a pretty good sense of what rear cog I'm in. But when I got a bike with a compact double after riding 12 years with a triple, it seems like I'm shifting the front so often that now it's hard to keep track of ...
By: acevh3

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:24:44 PDT 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/DIY-pannier-handlebar-mount/
DIY pannier handlebar mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/0U5N/HFD1EI7C/FZR0U5NHFD1EI7C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/0U5N/HFD1EI7C/FZR0U5NHFD1EI7C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/0U5N/HFD1EI7C/FZR0U5NHFD1EI7C.SMALL.jpg boxofpoo Where I live it rains on average of 155 days annually so good rain gear is a must and I always carry them in my pannier. I commute everyday on my bike and I also enjoy recreational cycling on weekends and holidays switching between the full size commuter and 20" folder. Mounting panniers on the comm...
By: boxofpoo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:59:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-built-a-Drift-Trike-a-step-by-step-guide/
How I built a Drift Trike a step by step guide. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/Z58Q/HAUNN6L4/F2TZ58QHAUNN6L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/Z58Q/HAUNN6L4/F2TZ58QHAUNN6L4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/Z58Q/HAUNN6L4/F2TZ58QHAUNN6L4.SMALL.jpg Dr Qui This is a step by step guide to replace the tediously long slide show that frankly did not do any justice to the trike build. I first discovered the world of drift trikes about 6-8 months ago on You-tube and became instantly hooked and decided that I had to build one of these big crazy tricycles to...
By: Dr Qui

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:40:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/From-beat-down-pram-to-shiny-kids-trailer/
From beat down pram to shiny kids-trailer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/0BV8/HGH6PYTD/FE40BV8HGH6PYTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/0BV8/HGH6PYTD/FE40BV8HGH6PYTD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/0BV8/HGH6PYTD/FE40BV8HGH6PYTD.SMALL.jpg uersel Some months ago we where cleaning out one of our prop storage rooms (they really tend to fill up and get messy very quickly). While throwing out old useless stuff, I found the leftovers from a 50ies or 60ies pram. There was no more cover, the wheels belonged to another pram, only the body and the ha...
By: uersel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 14:53:33 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/Enhancing-the-Bike-to-Work-Day-experience/
Enhancing the Bike-to-Work-Day experience - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVE/2JRW/F4C511ET/FVE2JRWF4C511ET.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVE/2JRW/F4C511ET/FVE2JRWF4C511ET.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVE/2JRW/F4C511ET/FVE2JRWF4C511ET.SMALL.jpg Woodenbikes It's easy to be a bike to work day hero and to improve the ride for many bike commuters. On Bike to Work Day, I grab my bike pump, chain lube and a few simple adjustment tools and ride down to my local bike trail or energizer station. There, I join the fun and set up shop to do quick tire top-offs, ...
By: Woodenbikes

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 21:30:18 PDT 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-Spike-theft-deterrent/
Bike Spike- theft deterrent. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/5S4H/HGH6JH9I/FUQ5S4HHGH6JH9I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/5S4H/HGH6JH9I/FUQ5S4HHGH6JH9I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/5S4H/HGH6JH9I/FUQ5S4HHGH6JH9I.SMALL.gif FriendOfHumanity Hello, Bike thieves are a pain in the bottom; I thought that I would get my own back. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you  . . . the bike spike. When locking your bicycle in a dodgy area simply remove your saddle and replace it with the bike spike. Please read on  . . . Materials and tools A pie...
By: FriendOfHumanity

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 11:07:41 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/Bike-Fork-Graphics-Removal/
Bike Fork Graphics Removal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/QHFV/HGG47AZT/FGYQHFVHGG47AZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/QHFV/HGG47AZT/FGYQHFVHGG47AZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/QHFV/HGG47AZT/FGYQHFVHGG47AZT.SMALL.jpg josh So I Hated The Printed Decals On My Forks Got a good deal on some new forks for my mountain bike but I hated the graphics. Mostly because I don't want anyone to know I'm riding RST shocks... So I wanted to remove them. Trouble is they're not just decals. Some chump decided to print them on the f...
By: josh

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 09:24:18 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/Carbon-disc-wheel-for-a-track-bike-without-custom-/
Carbon disc wheel for a track bike without custom tooling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/57AU/HFSHVYP3/FOO57AUHFSHVYP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/57AU/HFSHVYP3/FOO57AUHFSHVYP3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/57AU/HFSHVYP3/FOO57AUHFSHVYP3.SMALL.jpg ideas2cycles This instructable describes how to make a one-off carbon track disc wheel without having to fabricate jigs, tools or moulds. A lathe and a drill press/milling machine is needed as well as some common composite lay-up supplies. Basic knowledge of machining and laminating is required. The wheel is ma...
By: ideas2cycles

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 09:34:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-twist-bikewheel/
Custom twist bikewheel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/2CJS/FPIOL6PF/F0U2CJSFPIOL6PF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/2CJS/FPIOL6PF/F0U2CJSFPIOL6PF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/2CJS/FPIOL6PF/F0U2CJSFPIOL6PF.SMALL.jpg MasterRed Here is my second Instructable on making a custom bicyclewheel with a custom spokelacing. Actually this is the first tutorial I've made but it is the second one converted to an Instructable. The start will be the same as in the Custom Star bikewheel Instructable but from step 4 Lacing the wheel it ...
By: MasterRed

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:15:57 PST 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/Build-A-Massive-Snowmobile-Tank-Bike/
Build A Massive Snowmobile Tank Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/BL4Y/HFPTJL45/FAZBL4YHFPTJL45.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/BL4Y/HFPTJL45/FAZBL4YHFPTJL45.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/BL4Y/HFPTJL45/FAZBL4YHFPTJL45.SMALL.jpg jsmith259 After getting inspired by the final episode of American Choppers and then seeing my neighbors driving around on their snowmobiles, I set out to make a crazy combination of the two as a pedal-powered monstrosity.  I designed and constructed this bike in just under three weeks using three broken bikes...
By: jsmith259

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 02:39:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Almost-too-Bright-Bike-Light/
Almost too Bright Bike Light (blue or what ever color you want) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SMALL.jpg jguthrie3 A friend of a friend of mine asked me to build a rear bike light that would be better than anything he could buy (for a budget of $45). So I set out to build this light and I thought I might as well try to help anyone else out there that want to do a similar project. He rides road but there is no re...
By: jguthrie3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:38:14 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/How-To-Paint-A-Bike/
How To Paint A Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/6ZLA/FVLOD75K/FJ36ZLAFVLOD75K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/6ZLA/FVLOD75K/FJ36ZLAFVLOD75K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/6ZLA/FVLOD75K/FJ36ZLAFVLOD75K.SMALL.jpg ~BenDover~ Whether you are a bike fanatic, a daily rider or just a bike owner, you want your bike to not only preform great but look great as well. Over time your paint will wear down, peel, chip and rust, and at some point you will need to repaint it. Repainting your bike doesn't have to be a expensive proces...
By: ~BenDover~

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Jun 2009 09:05:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unlock-4-digit-cable-lock/
Unlock 4 digit cable lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/3JDJ/GMIGHDA6/F0H3JDJGMIGHDA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/3JDJ/GMIGHDA6/F0H3JDJGMIGHDA6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/3JDJ/GMIGHDA6/F0H3JDJGMIGHDA6.SMALL.jpg ltnemo2000 My brother's friend found my 6ft On Guard cable lock and promptly reset the combination to something he was too lazy to remember. so I cam up with this method to find the lost combination and save the world (my world) This is the semi-hard way. it's not the exhaustion method (trying every possibilit...
By: ltnemo2000

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:44:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-tandem/
Diy tandem - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/JNCG/HFSHFEPS/FPWJNCGHFSHFEPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/JNCG/HFSHFEPS/FPWJNCGHFSHFEPS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/JNCG/HFSHFEPS/FPWJNCGHFSHFEPS.SMALL.jpg Gael - Tim Ok, to begin with I'm sorry about the limited amount of pictures taken during the actual build. I was a little bit too excited while building this to think of regularly taking pictures, some of you might know a little bit about this... So if the pictures don't make it clear enough, feel free to ask ...
By: Gael - Tim

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:56:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-your-bike-Grease-your-bearings-and-change-you/
Fix your bike. Grease your bearings and change your freewheel. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FWO/U4HZ/FI9N7VVS/FWOU4HZFI9N7VVS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWO/U4HZ/FI9N7VVS/FWOU4HZFI9N7VVS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWO/U4HZ/FI9N7VVS/FWOU4HZFI9N7VVS.SMALL.jpg Marsh Most people don't realize this, but your bike needs maintenance. Your axle bearings needs to be cleaned and repacked with grease every 500 miles (100 on a mountain bike). This instructable shows how to repack your axle bearings and install a new freewheel body (if you need one). Remove the wheel ...
By: Marsh

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:15:18 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/Make-Your-Own-Drillium-Drilled-bike-components/
Make Your Own Drillium! (Drilled bike components) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/7CZP/HFSHT0AS/FU57CZPHFSHT0AS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/7CZP/HFSHT0AS/FU57CZPHFSHT0AS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/7CZP/HFSHT0AS/FU57CZPHFSHT0AS.SMALL.jpg distanceman89 Today we are going to learn how to make Drillium! For those that are curious, drillium (and millium) are words developed to describe bike components that have been modified by means of drilling holes in them or machining them to decrease weight and add personality. I'm not going to give a history o...
By: distanceman89

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:56:57 PDT 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/How-To-Properly-Adjust-The-Front-Derailleur-On-You/
How To Properly Adjust The Front Derailleur On Your Bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/5QGQ/GTWPB2WY/F005QGQGTWPB2WY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/5QGQ/GTWPB2WY/F005QGQGTWPB2WY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/5QGQ/GTWPB2WY/F005QGQGTWPB2WY.SMALL.jpg stumanbmx Hi everybody! The purpose of these instructions is to help guide you through the process of properly adjusting the front derailleur on a bicycle. The process may vary slightly between different bike setups but you should still be able to use these instructions to get a good general idea of what to ...
By: stumanbmx

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:00:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/build-a-2-wheel-cargo-bike/
build a 2-wheel cargo bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/VR5K/GSSOZUKJ/FGFVR5KGSSOZUKJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/VR5K/GSSOZUKJ/FGFVR5KGSSOZUKJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/VR5K/GSSOZUKJ/FGFVR5KGSSOZUKJ.SMALL.jpg carkat as promised in my last instructable, here's my attempt to build a 2-wheeler. why? i got infected by the bike-building virus. especially cargo bikes are just awesome vehicles: you meet lots of new people ("hey, what's this?"), you can transport nearly everything you need on a regular basis and it's b...
By: carkat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:50:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-wooden-balance-bike-diary/
How to wooden balance bike (diary) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/ZNA9/HFD1EN86/F8YZNA9HFD1EN86.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/ZNA9/HFD1EN86/F8YZNA9HFD1EN86.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/ZNA9/HFD1EN86/F8YZNA9HFD1EN86.SMALL.jpg tazier123 This is an instructables on how to make a wooden balance bike that is also my diary of making for my GCSE product design project. What You Will Need To be able to make this balance bike you Will Need the following:2cm thick plywood 2cm thick pine (floorboard without tounge and groove)2.5cm thick...
By: tazier123

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:31:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-and-classy-Bike-speedometer-installation/
Clean and classy Bike speedometer installation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/GUOU/HFD17EHM/F7LGUOUHFD17EHM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/GUOU/HFD17EHM/F7LGUOUHFD17EHM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/GUOU/HFD17EHM/F7LGUOUHFD17EHM.SMALL.jpg brianbarkey Anyone who has ever installed a bike computer/speedometer knows the problem.  How do you route the speedo wire in a way that is both good looking and keeps it out of the spokes and wheel?  Why do they give me 10 feet of wire?  Why are there only 3 cable ties in the kit?   And of course it ends up l...
By: brianbarkey

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:34:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Bike-Taillight-Upgrade-Incandescent-to-LED/
Retro Bike Taillight Upgrade - Incandescent to LED conversion (With Magnetic Switch) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SMALL.jpg Doodyideas I love my retro bikes. I've had about 6 of them over the years and despite their quirks (and sometimes dangers) you learn to love these beautiful steeds. But you know what REALLY annoys me? My Incandescent dynamo taillights and the amount of tiny little bulbs I've been through over the years! If th...
By: Doodyideas

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:57:31 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-a-Platonic-Solid-bike-light-fixture/
Platonic Solid bike light fixture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/4KXC/HF23XNKU/FFE4KXCHF23XNKU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/4KXC/HF23XNKU/FFE4KXCHF23XNKU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/4KXC/HF23XNKU/FFE4KXCHF23XNKU.SMALL.jpg BradNiedt This instructable will show you how to make a platonic solid bike light fixture for a Bontrager "Glo" bike light.  This project began as a way to meld my passion for biking, geometry, and art. I remixed a platonic solid design created by WilliamAAdams from thingiverse to create the fixtures. The li...
By: BradNiedt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:31:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorbike-noises-for-grown-upsremote-controlled/
Motorbike noises for grown ups (remote controlled). - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/DQDZ/HF23WW0I/FDXDQDZHF23WW0I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/DQDZ/HF23WW0I/FDXDQDZHF23WW0I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/DQDZ/HF23WW0I/FDXDQDZHF23WW0I.SMALL.jpg FriendOfHumanity This is remote controlled motorbike sound maker for a bicycle. It gives the option of no sound or variable degrees of volume and timbre, controlled from the handlebar. At the push of a thumb you can instantly create the motorbike effect and at the pull of a finger you can stop it instantly. It is...
By: FriendOfHumanity

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 04:49:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/You-dont-need-a-car-just-the-right-bike/
You don't need a car, just the right bike. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/EWA2/HEXSG8HZ/FJVEWA2HEXSG8HZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/EWA2/HEXSG8HZ/FJVEWA2HEXSG8HZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/EWA2/HEXSG8HZ/FJVEWA2HEXSG8HZ.SMALL.jpg Random23      Several years ago I saw a bike that a friend had built and realized that I wanted one just like it.  Like me he has small children and when I saw him ride up on his bike, carrying his daughters in the cargo box, I knew I needed one.  I had recently moved from the country back into the city and ...
By: Random23

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:26:30 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/How-to-easily-convert-your-bike-into-a-snow-bike/
How to easily convert your bike into a snow bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/E475/HF23WKY3/FE4E475HF23WKY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/E475/HF23WKY3/FE4E475HF23WKY3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/E475/HF23WKY3/FE4E475HF23WKY3.SMALL.jpg mykiscool Before I bring you to the materials list, I'd better cover my butt with a disclaimer. Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if anyone gets hurt during the construction or use of this product. I design and construct this product in a manner that I believe is safe, but as in everything accidents do happen,...
By: mykiscool

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:54:51 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/BikeUnicycle-custom-Built-Saddle-BFB-Big-Fat/
Bike/Unicycle - custom Built Saddle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/Q9XK/HELWZBWV/FT4Q9XKHELWZBWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/Q9XK/HELWZBWV/FT4Q9XKHELWZBWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/Q9XK/HELWZBWV/FT4Q9XKHELWZBWV.SMALL.jpg darrenhall Hi folks - well just like it says on the tin, here is how I put together my wife's custom made saddle - also I am going to use the same method to build and cover a custom unicycle saddle when I am able, that is why at the start of this instructable some steps show a different seat but I thought I ma...
By: darrenhall

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:04:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unicycle-Hanger-Made-From-An-Old-Saddle/
Unicycle Hanger - Made From An Old Saddle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/1F9O/HEI48GKZ/FXZ1F9OHEI48GKZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/1F9O/HEI48GKZ/FXZ1F9OHEI48GKZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/1F9O/HEI48GKZ/FXZ1F9OHEI48GKZ.SMALL.jpg darrenhall We live in a flat/apartment so space is tight (especially when your a seven bike family - don't ask) While making a custom saddle for the wife's newly pimped trike I noticed an interesting feature of the saddles sprung bracket - as you see from the picture. So I dug out a spare - and now we can st...
By: darrenhall

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:37:36 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/DIY-Bike-Wall-Mount-from-your-Iron-Gym/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/54ZH/HEBNA373/FS354ZHHEBNA373.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/54ZH/HEBNA373/FS354ZHHEBNA373.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/54ZH/HEBNA373/FS354ZHHEBNA373.SMALL.jpg Tim.Taylor I found a great use for my Iron Gym that I wasn't using anymore since I could not put it up on any door post  in my new house. It's perfect as a wall mount for my fixie :) 1. Turn the black plastic bar around to the other side of the metal bars (this normally sits on the opposite site of the door) ...
By: Tim.Taylor

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:10:53 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/Build-A-Custom-Kickstand/
Build A Custom Bone Kickstand With Cast Aluminum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/VDDT/HEBNOBI3/FULVDDTHEBNOBI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/VDDT/HEBNOBI3/FULVDDTHEBNOBI3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/VDDT/HEBNOBI3/FULVDDTHEBNOBI3.SMALL.jpg desertsniper So I got ahold of a late 80's model GT performer frame, I finally decided to build it up. I used some older parts that I had and ordered up some newer GT parts. The mounting for the old school brakes was left bare due to the newer style rims. So after thinking for a while I thought I could build and...
By: desertsniper

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