http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 07:33:21 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/Intro-60/
Bicycle LED Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SMALL.jpg Tater Zoid This Instructable will guide you through the process of lighting your bike with LED lights. I get these lights pretty cheap on eBay and the biggest cost is batteries. I use a 12 volt rechargeable battery, but you can use other configurations. The video posted above is a quick guide to lighting yo...
By: Tater Zoid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 16:21:54 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:56:10 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:49:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-bike-repair-stand/
Homemade bike repair stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/GTZZ/HBNXVEYY/FSCGTZZHBNXVEYY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/GTZZ/HBNXVEYY/FSCGTZZHBNXVEYY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/GTZZ/HBNXVEYY/FSCGTZZHBNXVEYY.SMALL.jpg marple200 I've seen a lot of homemade bike stand and bike repair stands on Instructables as well as other places on the internet over the years and have tried my hand at a few. I used to have a Park repair stand, which I consider the top tier. I should never have sold it since I bought it cheap on craigslist...
By: marple200

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:04:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternative-Homemade-Pannier-Bungees/
Alternative Homemade Pannier Bungees - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/TUVH/FYYNEHMC/FHJTUVHFYYNEHMC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/TUVH/FYYNEHMC/FHJTUVHFYYNEHMC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/TUVH/FYYNEHMC/FHJTUVHFYYNEHMC.SMALL.jpg vacationeer If you are riding your bike on a route that is bumpy, or if you are like me and will lose the bungee if it is not attached to the bag, you will want some permanently installed bungy straps to hold down your home made panniers.My instructable shows some minor additions that I used to keep the panni...
By: vacationeer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:11:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/1000-lumen-MTB-Light-Drill-Miter-Saw/
1000+ lumen MTB Light - Drill / Miter Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SMALL.jpg mtbgrinder FIRST POST!! Last year I set out to create a MTB light (Helmet and Bar) for trail riding without breaking the bank and with reasonable tooling and parts sourcing.  Everything here was sourced from Fastenal, Newark Electronics, Battery Space and LED Supply.com  To say the least, I'm very happy with t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:58:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-your-messenger-bag-to-make-a-bike-pannier/
Hack your messenger bag to make a bike pannier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/9K7Y/H9G19JCH/F979K7YH9G19JCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/9K7Y/H9G19JCH/F979K7YH9G19JCH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/9K7Y/H9G19JCH/F979K7YH9G19JCH.SMALL.jpg grammers I have a couple of messenger bags that I don't use very often (coincidentally, i also live in San Francisco). After some doctor-says so, I decided to lighten the load on my back and shoulders so I converted the bag to a pannier.  The whole process took about 1 hour and cost me less than $30.  The pr...
By: grammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:45:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bike-Grips/
DIY Bike Grips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UEPT/H994YUS2/FEZUEPTH994YUS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UEPT/H994YUS2/FEZUEPTH994YUS2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UEPT/H994YUS2/FEZUEPTH994YUS2.SMALL.jpg Ronnie.W13 I bought a cheapo fixie bike from Walmart back in March. After riding through summer time traffic in Ocean City, MD a couple of times I decided my handlebars were too wide... so I cut them to the width of my shoulders. Since I'm too lazy and cheap to go buy some new grips I thought I would just make...
By: Ronnie.W13

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:33:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bike-Lights/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/14CE/H5TU7AD2/FDD14CEH5TU7AD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/14CE/H5TU7AD2/FDD14CEH5TU7AD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/14CE/H5TU7AD2/FDD14CEH5TU7AD2.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam If you ride at night, bike lights are important. For safety and for the beauty of it, these DIY bike lights help you see and be seen. There are options in this guide for all levels of expertise: from the dime-store flashlight fix to Arduino-powered  and soft-circuited designs. All are functional and...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:46:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Lose-50lbs-The-Fun-Way/
How To Lose 50lbs. The Fun Way! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/6SMN/H2WEY0J8/FEC6SMNH2WEY0J8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/6SMN/H2WEY0J8/FEC6SMNH2WEY0J8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/6SMN/H2WEY0J8/FEC6SMNH2WEY0J8.SMALL.jpg Creativeman Notice that the title proclaims "the fun way", not "the easy way", as so many diet/exercise/fitness/dance/workout modalities do.  Losing weight is NOT easy!  But it can be fun, and the most fun way I know is riding the bicycle.  I have included before and after photos for your perusal as testimony t...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:00:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bike-Stereo/
DIY Bike Stereo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/O4AD/H1JU6JWK/FLBO4ADH1JU6JWK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/O4AD/H1JU6JWK/FLBO4ADH1JU6JWK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/O4AD/H1JU6JWK/FLBO4ADH1JU6JWK.SMALL.jpg Sparker94 Want to listen to music while on a bike outing but without the worry of buying an expensive radio set and biffing it breaking your investment? Well this is the solution! Its very easy to make your yourself using parts around your house. Mostly everyone has things at home they can turn into something...
By: Sparker94

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:20:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-a-vintage-Dumpster-Bike/
Restoring a vintage Dumpster Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/2ZT7/GXRD6HKB/F1J2ZT7GXRD6HKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/2ZT7/GXRD6HKB/F1J2ZT7GXRD6HKB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/2ZT7/GXRD6HKB/F1J2ZT7GXRD6HKB.SMALL.jpg schkip1973 The old song goes "the best things in life are free".. and the same goes for bikes. I have had two bikes which I found in the dumpster (rubbish bin here in Australia). With some time and elbow grease, and sometimes a little bit of money you can restore a bike which was destined for the dump into so...
By: schkip1973

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:46:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bamboo-Bicycle-And-Light-it-up/
Build a Bamboo Bicycle (And Light it up!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SMALL.jpg ben_k If you have ever wanted to build your own bicycle frame, but can't afford a framebuilding class or the materials to braze a frame, building one out of bamboo and carbon fiber is a great and relatively inexpensive way to get started.  In this Instructable, I will explain in detail how to build a grea...
By: ben_k

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:51:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Lockring-Pliers/
DIY Lockring Pliers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/N28J/G5KP8FEI/FD9N28JG5KP8FEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/N28J/G5KP8FEI/FD9N28JG5KP8FEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/N28J/G5KP8FEI/FD9N28JG5KP8FEI.SMALL.jpg russd32 You can buy different types of tools to remove the lockring from a fixed gear track bike. Some are the spanner type and some are pliers. I like the pliers best but I don't want to shell out $30-$50 for a set so I decided to make a set. Gather your weapons! First thing is to buy some pliers. I bo...
By: russd32

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:14:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Light-Steampunk-Style/
Bicycle Light Steampunk Style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/6HVF/FNNK6A2P/FJW6HVFFNNK6A2P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/6HVF/FNNK6A2P/FJW6HVFFNNK6A2P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/6HVF/FNNK6A2P/FJW6HVFFNNK6A2P.SMALL.jpg freek723 Don't be too harsh on me, this is my first instructable! YAY Instructable.This is a project I completed a little over a year ago, I wanted to redo my Schwinn World Tourist mainly to get rid of a little bit of surface rust, but decided it need an updated, or rather dated, look.My apologies as I don't...
By: freek723

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:42:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LiteBack---Backpack-or-Camelback-Mounted-LED-Bike-/
FlashBack - Backpack, Camelbak or Jersey Integrated LED Bike Flashers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/ZYA8/FGSGU0YL/FZEZYA8FGSGU0YL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/ZYA8/FGSGU0YL/FZEZYA8FGSGU0YL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/ZYA8/FGSGU0YL/FZEZYA8FGSGU0YL.SMALL.jpg engineerable I often ride bikes that end up not having working LED flashers, either because it's a friends bike who doesn't believe in safety, mountain bike, or the batteries are dead again. Since I always bring my camelbak with me on rides, I designed some LED flashers that are integrated into the bag. Some o...
By: engineerable

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 21:36:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Atomic-Zombie-s-Carnage-chopper-bicycle/
Atomic Zombie's Carnage chopper bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FUN/QR97/3CQEPZY2H0F/FUNQR973CQEPZY2H0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUN/QR97/3CQEPZY2H0F/FUNQR973CQEPZY2H0F.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUN/QR97/3CQEPZY2H0F/FUNQR973CQEPZY2H0F.SMALL.jpg KoolKat Full suspension mountain bikes with v-shaped frames have become very popular over the years, so it's no wonder that the local landfill has been seeing more and more of the cheap steel versions lately. The typical lifespan of a department store type bike seems to be about three years. Although fully ...
By: KoolKat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2006 08:59:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Tall-Bike-Without-Welding/
Build Your Own Tall Bike Without Welding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLN/89J6/F4REC0CP/FLN89J6F4REC0CP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLN/89J6/F4REC0CP/FLN89J6F4REC0CP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLN/89J6/F4REC0CP/FLN89J6F4REC0CP.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson This is the easiest way to make a tallbike. You don't need a welder, you just need whatever tools you have. It was 1997 or so, and I was noticing that all the cars looked the same, and all the houses looked the same. Then I realized how expensive that was for the people to do it, to go out and buy...
By: TimAnderson

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