Instructables: exploring - outside - bikes http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:58:44 PDT BLOX v1.01 backflip http://www.instructables.com/id/backflip/
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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:16:08 PDT
Kurtz KSP1  a bespoke Roadbike with love http://www.instructables.com/id/Kurtz-KSP1-a-bespoke-Roadbike-with-love/
Kurtz KSP1  a bespoke Roadbike with love - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/0AAC/HHS9WMIO/FK00AACHHS9WMIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/0AAC/HHS9WMIO/FK00AACHHS9WMIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/0AAC/HHS9WMIO/FK00AACHHS9WMIO.SMALL.jpg Stolem Hey everyone, on the following pages you can see and read the growing of my latest Bike Project. How it began: In April 2012 I decided to build (by building I mean: Searching and collecting all the single parts to mount them on a frame etc.) a new roadbike for my unfulfilled needs. A few things we...
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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:54:27 PDT
Bike Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Light-2012/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:59:07 PDT
Light Up Bike Spokes http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Bike-Spokes/
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:31:58 PDT
How To Make Your Mountain Bike Sound Like A Motor Bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Mountain-Bike-To-Motor-Bike/
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:47:38 PDT
3D Printed Samsung Galaxy S3 Bike Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Bike-Mount/
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:11:16 PDT
Chewbikka (Chewbacca Themed Bicycle) http://www.instructables.com/id/Chewbikka-Chewbacca-Themed-Bicycle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/2AVG/HHS9JXC3/FUW2AVGHHS9JXC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/2AVG/HHS9JXC3/FUW2AVGHHS9JXC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/2AVG/HHS9JXC3/FUW2AVGHHS9JXC3.SMALL.jpg lime3D   I made it at Techshop Detroit.    To  celebrate their one-year anniversary, Techshop Detroit hosted a Star Wars themed bicycle design and build completion. We are pleased to announce that our “Chewbikka” was voted Best Light Side and Grand Champion Overall. Team member Rebecca also won the rac...
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:42:00 PDT
Kick Scooter http://www.instructables.com/id/Kick-Scooter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/LVIS/HHRZT1KE/FNOLVISHHRZT1KE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/LVIS/HHRZT1KE/FNOLVISHHRZT1KE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/LVIS/HHRZT1KE/FNOLVISHHRZT1KE.SMALL.jpg Happy Hippie Hi just one of my many projects, as my daughter much prefers scooter's over bike's and being unable to afford or find a larger Scooter i raided my shed and local scrap yard for a combination of old bikes and trampoline tubing and decided to have ago at building her one but seem to have got a little ...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:04:36 PDT
Bike chain degraeser http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-chain-degraeser/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/P3TS/HHOFNVJ8/FG9P3TSHHOFNVJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/P3TS/HHOFNVJ8/FG9P3TSHHOFNVJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/P3TS/HHOFNVJ8/FG9P3TSHHOFNVJ8.SMALL.jpg tealk For all you bike lovers, who hate dirty chains, for everybody who love clean chine,shifters that tun smoothly this is for  you All of you know for 3d bike chain cleaner , half of you already have it and half of you dont want to spend money on that. this is for ou building this tool is really simp...
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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 08:00:03 PDT
Mountain Bike Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Mountain-Bike-Rack/
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Sat, 8 Jun 2013 12:34:41 PDT
Fat & small wheel bicycle http://www.instructables.com/id/Fat-small-wheel-bicycle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/1ETS/HHJOC631/FTZ1ETSHHJOC631.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/1ETS/HHJOC631/FTZ1ETSHHJOC631.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/1ETS/HHJOC631/FTZ1ETSHHJOC631.SMALL.jpg Eeropei I built the bicycle from a used childen bicycle fame, and repainted in black. The two wheels are small and fat trolley tyres. And I redesigned the brake system.
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Wed, 5 Jun 2013 00:28:35 PDT
Homemdade boardtrack racer http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemdade-boardtrack-racer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/IRK0/HH2VNF42/FOIIRK0HH2VNF42.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/IRK0/HH2VNF42/FOIIRK0HH2VNF42.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/IRK0/HH2VNF42/FOIIRK0HH2VNF42.SMALL.jpg dougsmith  homemade boardtrack racer  Made by Doug L Smith 
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Tue, 28 May 2013 22:05:36 PDT
Bike Trailer http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Trailer-7/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/4CZQ/HH2VZQDT/FQG4CZQHH2VZQDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/4CZQ/HH2VZQDT/FQG4CZQHH2VZQDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/4CZQ/HH2VZQDT/FQG4CZQHH2VZQDT.SMALL.jpg nicasio_croze This is How I made my trailer for my bike.
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Tue, 28 May 2013 04:53:33 PDT
Bike Kayak Trailer http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Kayak-Trailer/
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Mon, 27 May 2013 08:16:01 PDT
Pipe Centering Jig - Used for custom bike frame building jig http://www.instructables.com/id/Pipe-Centering-Jig-Used-for-custom-bike-frame-bu/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/07EA/HH2VL7Y2/FWJ07EAHH2VL7Y2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/07EA/HH2VL7Y2/FWJ07EAHH2VL7Y2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/07EA/HH2VL7Y2/FWJ07EAHH2VL7Y2.SMALL.jpg reland I know some of you might be wanting a cheap alternative to a pipe centering jig. These cones can cost into the $100's and usually are custom built / milled. This version is very cheap and will not cost more than $5.00. I really waned a bunch for a custom bike frame I was working on. Parts: 1. finis...
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Sun, 26 May 2013 12:50:46 PDT
Art Deco Eagle Wings for Captain America Helmet http://www.instructables.com/id/Art-Deco-Eagle-Wings-for-Captain-America-Helmet/
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Sat, 25 May 2013 19:08:15 PDT
Zen and the Art of Small Apartment Bike Cleaning http://www.instructables.com/id/Zen-and-the-Art-of-Small-Apartment-Bike-Cleaning/
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Fri, 24 May 2013 02:49:17 PDT
Bike pannier from old briefcase http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-pannier-from-old-briefcase/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 18:52:37 PDT
Road bike shift indicator using scrap packaging http://www.instructables.com/id/Road-bike-shift-indicator-using-scrap-packaging/
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Thu, 16 May 2013 21:24:44 PDT
Bike Skate Boarding http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Skate-Boarding/
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Thu, 16 May 2013 14:19:50 PDT
Fork Lockout Mod Part 1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Fork-Lockout-Mod-Part-1/
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Wed, 15 May 2013 23:06:39 PDT
Enhancing the Bike-to-Work-Day experience http://www.instructables.com/id/Enhancing-the-Bike-to-Work-Day-experience/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 21:30:18 PDT
Bicycle Pizza Carrier built from scrap materials http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Pizza-Carrier-built-from-scrap-materials/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 20:33:57 PDT
Interior bike rack for Rav4 http://www.instructables.com/id/Interior-bike-rack-for-Rav4/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 12:10:20 PDT
How to Tune-Up Your Brakes http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Tune-Up-Your-Brakes/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 11:09:49 PDT
How to upgrade your bike Part 1 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-upgrade-your-bike-Part-1/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 07:31:59 PDT
Light Cycle: Programmable RGB LED Strips on Bike Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Cycle-Programmable-RGB-LED-Strips-on-Bike-F/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 01:34:26 PDT
Apartment PVC Bike Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Apartment-PVC-Bike-Rack/
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Sun, 12 May 2013 22:53:07 PDT
Art Gallery with Moving Walls on Bicycle http://www.instructables.com/id/Art-Gallery-with-Moving-Walls-on-Bicycle/
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Sun, 12 May 2013 21:29:24 PDT
Removable Turn Signal Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Removable-Turn-Signal-Light/
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Sun, 12 May 2013 18:38:46 PDT
TubeFob: Handy Bicycle Inner Tube Luggage Tie 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...
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Sun, 12 May 2013 06:39:43 PDT
Bicycle Trailer Hitch (to Luggage Rack) 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...
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Sat, 11 May 2013 11:09:40 PDT
Bike Spike- theft deterrent. 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...
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Sat, 11 May 2013 11:07:41 PDT
From beat down pram to shiny kids-trailer 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...
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Fri, 10 May 2013 14:53:33 PDT
Pimp my Schwinn cruiser and make it a real cruiser http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimp-my-old-Schwinn-Cruiser-and-make-it-a-real-Cru/
Pimp my Schwinn cruiser and make it a real cruiser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/46TS/HGIEVQJM/FIN46TSHGIEVQJM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/46TS/HGIEVQJM/FIN46TSHGIEVQJM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/46TS/HGIEVQJM/FIN46TSHGIEVQJM.SMALL.jpg uncle_molotov I started with an old bike I got from my father, which I thoght was pretty cool. But unfortunatelly it was rusted and a lot of parts where missing. And the parts that werent mising, were rusted too. Unfortunatelly I have no pictures of the bike when I got it, because it's about 1 year from now that ...
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Fri, 10 May 2013 03:57:24 PDT
Bike Crank Removal Tool http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Crank-Removal-Tool/
Bike Crank Removal Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/7W3T/HGIEV060/F7X7W3THGIEV060.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/7W3T/HGIEV060/F7X7W3THGIEV060.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/7W3T/HGIEV060/F7X7W3THGIEV060.SMALL.jpg sw.machinist This Instructable will show you how to build/ machine your own bike crank removal tool from SCRATCH and for under 3.00 $!! I know that Park Tool has their own crank removal tool but, WHAT IF you want to make your own?? Materials & Tools Materials •1.375 inch x 1" Dia   6061 aluminum solid r...
By: sw.machinist

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Fri, 10 May 2013 00:42:04 PDT
solar bicycle light "la aladina" http://www.instructables.com/id/solar-bicycle-light-la-aladina/
solar bicycle light "la aladina" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/0GQ4/HGH6V5C1/F0Q0GQ4HGH6V5C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/0GQ4/HGH6V5C1/F0Q0GQ4HGH6V5C1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/0GQ4/HGH6V5C1/F0Q0GQ4HGH6V5C1.SMALL.jpg m a r i a n o This is the lightest cheapest bicycle light I'm aware of. Furthermore, it does not take away pedalling energy and it´s quite aerodynamic. I know that it is not very impressive, but I think it is really useful. Materials: A pocket solar torch, avaliable in ebay for 2 € A piece of inner tube ...
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Fri, 10 May 2013 00:19:31 PDT
MONSTER Chain Single Speed MTB! http://www.instructables.com/id/MONSTER-Chain-Single-Speed-MTB/
MONSTER Chain Single Speed MTB! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/HLZK/HGIEUZ69/FYCHLZKHGIEUZ69.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/HLZK/HGIEUZ69/FYCHLZKHGIEUZ69.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/HLZK/HGIEUZ69/FYCHLZKHGIEUZ69.SMALL.jpg sw.machinist This idea came to me when I broke a chain on my hard-tail GT MTB.  I have always wanted to ride a SS and now was my chance.  This Monster chain conversion (motorcycle chain) is stronger and heavier than conventional bike chain so it can put up with more abuse and last longer. Parts & Supplies!! S...
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Thu, 9 May 2013 23:06:52 PDT
Bike Repainting - Explained... http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Repainting-Explained/
Bike Repainting - Explained... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JLDC/HFSHFPE6/FAQJLDCHFSHFPE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JLDC/HFSHFPE6/FAQJLDCHFSHFPE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JLDC/HFSHFPE6/FAQJLDCHFSHFPE6.SMALL.jpg cadllmn ... I hope. My girlfriend has had the same bike for almost her entire 2-wheeled life. Though I am not sure exactly which mid-90's year her Raleigh 'Tarantula' came from. It's an old one and treated like most family bikes... Sadly, I don't have a full picture of the bike before I started - Only thi...
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Thu, 9 May 2013 08:36:18 PDT
No weld rear wheel drive recumbent la Vronimatik http://www.instructables.com/id/No-weld-rear-wheel-drive-recunbent-la-Vronimatik/
No weld rear wheel drive recumbent la Vronimatik - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/DJEM/HG85CGND/F3ADJEMHG85CGND.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/DJEM/HG85CGND/F3ADJEMHG85CGND.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/DJEM/HG85CGND/F3ADJEMHG85CGND.SMALL.jpg m a r i a n o This bicycle is really easy to do, cheap, and does not requires any welding skills. Front wheel drive recumbents not requiring welding are popular in instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/Front-Wheel-Drive-Center-Steer-Semi-Recumbent-Bicy/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Chucks-No-Weld-Re...
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Wed, 8 May 2013 22:02:01 PDT
Platonic Solid Bike Light Fixture Remix http://www.instructables.com/id/Platonic-Solid-Bike-Light-Fixture-Remix/
Platonic Solid Bike Light Fixture Remix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CHBO/HGH6PEG2/FZZCHBOHGH6PEG2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CHBO/HGH6PEG2/FZZCHBOHGH6PEG2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CHBO/HGH6PEG2/FZZCHBOHGH6PEG2.SMALL.jpg BradNiedt This instructable is a remix of my previous instructable: Platonic Solid Bike Light Fixturehttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Platonic-Solid-bike-light-fixture/. The fixture created will fit directly to a Bontrager Glo bike light. They can be purchased on Bontrager's website for around $...
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Wed, 8 May 2013 18:04:56 PDT
Bike Fork Graphics Removal 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...
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Wed, 8 May 2013 09:24:18 PDT
Reflective Belt http://www.instructables.com/id/Reflective-Belt/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/Y6QM/HFWSV0X9/FQOY6QMHFWSV0X9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/Y6QM/HFWSV0X9/FQOY6QMHFWSV0X9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/Y6QM/HFWSV0X9/FQOY6QMHFWSV0X9.SMALL.jpg vicesat A homemade reflective belt, easy to made and can save your life. Perfect for running, bicycle, adults and kids.
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Tue, 7 May 2013 10:13:04 PDT
Single wheeled bicycle trailer http://www.instructables.com/id/Single-wheeled-bicycle-trailer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/H1IK/HFPTEYJ2/FXEH1IKHFPTEYJ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/H1IK/HFPTEYJ2/FXEH1IKHFPTEYJ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/H1IK/HFPTEYJ2/FXEH1IKHFPTEYJ2.SMALL.jpg camping crazy This is a super cheap super easy single wheeled bicycle trailer!! I built it for hauling things around on the side of the road and plus it was fun to make. The trailer is made out of two old bikes of the same size and roughly the same shape. It hauls very easy and you hardly know its there it rides ...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 16:37:21 PDT
Make a Chain Whip on the cheap http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Chain-Whip-on-the-cheap/
Make a Chain Whip on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/B6VT/HFPTEY9Y/FQ0B6VTHFPTEY9Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/B6VT/HFPTEY9Y/FQ0B6VTHFPTEY9Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/B6VT/HFPTEY9Y/FQ0B6VTHFPTEY9Y.SMALL.jpg mjsc222 Hello all! This is my first Instructable and while it's not a really difficult one, it's one that a frugal bicycle mechanic can easily appreciate. Materials: - An old pair of pliers - A second pair of pliers - An old bike chain - Chain breaker - Hammer Destroy the Old Pliers Ensuring that you...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 12:31:25 PDT
Carbon disc wheel for a track bike without custom tooling 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...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 09:34:24 PDT
Bicycle Cupholder for Big Drinks 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...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 00:01:52 PDT
Bike Pedal Fix 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 ...
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Sun, 5 May 2013 18:14:32 PDT
Basic Truing bench and how to true wheels. http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Truing-bench-and-how-to-true-wheels/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/5G5T/HG85CIZN/FQN5G5THG85CIZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/5G5T/HG85CIZN/FQN5G5THG85CIZN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/5G5T/HG85CIZN/FQN5G5THG85CIZN.SMALL.jpg overblast Truing Bench: Tools & Materials Needed: 1. Bench: workbench, card table, kitchen table, floor. 2. 2 identical plastic parts bins. They must be taller than the height from the top of the handle bars to the tallest part on the handlebar stem. 3. Sharpie Marker. 4. Spoke wrench. I use a Park Tool SW...
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Sun, 5 May 2013 15:58:31 PDT
enhance your GPS holder grip http://www.instructables.com/id/enhance-your-GPS-holder-grip/
enhance your GPS holder grip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/NJCV/HFWSUQGR/FWSNJCVHFWSUQGR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/NJCV/HFWSUQGR/FWSNJCVHFWSUQGR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/NJCV/HFWSUQGR/FWSNJCVHFWSUQGR.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi automatic translations in other languages: Italiano, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português, å,ž, CAA:89, "ž, Ií Have you ever built a GPS holder for your bike travels from a car cellphone stand? No? Really? Do you want an instructable to explain how to do it? No? ... ...
By: andrea biffi

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Sun, 5 May 2013 12:19:31 PDT