http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 06:07:31 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-pannier-from-old-briefcase/
Bike pannier from old briefcase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/2JRA/HGU2PHES/FKA2JRAHGU2PHES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/2JRA/HGU2PHES/FKA2JRAHGU2PHES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/2JRA/HGU2PHES/FKA2JRAHGU2PHES.SMALL.jpg mrmkurtz So I've just gotten an awesome new bike from Public, and love it to death. Cycling to work is so much less stressful than driving, and I love the classic city look of the bike. So when I wanted to add a pannier to carry stuff around, the panniers that I had for my other bikes worked, but didn't real...
By: mrmkurtz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:52:37 PDT 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/Pressurized-Hydration-Pack/
Pressurized Hydration Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/8OVN/HFD1DNOO/FE78OVNHFD1DNOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/8OVN/HFD1DNOO/FE78OVNHFD1DNOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/8OVN/HFD1DNOO/FE78OVNHFD1DNOO.SMALL.jpg jdsachems19 This is an instructable for a presurized hydration pack. There is a co2 bike pump which pressurizes the hydration pack storing the liquid and the pressure inside the pack forces the liquid out of the hose giving it a spraying effect. The parts for the project are listed below and it is important to...
By: jdsachems19

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:00:52 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/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/the-visibility-vest/
the visibility vest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/JPOL/HG85CY1J/FKMJPOLHG85CY1J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/JPOL/HG85CY1J/FKMJPOLHG85CY1J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/JPOL/HG85CY1J/FKMJPOLHG85CY1J.SMALL.jpg sursula when riding your bike at night it's important to be seen by others. there is only so much you can do with the bike, so i wanted something wearable. unfortunately, the wearable options are either very ugly or quite expensive. so i made my own vest from reflective fabric that is a little bit more fas...
By: sursula

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 12:47:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bicycle-Chain-Earrings/
DIY Bicycle Chain Earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/QS6C/HGH6RG9B/F45QS6CHGH6RG9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/QS6C/HGH6RG9B/F45QS6CHGH6RG9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/QS6C/HGH6RG9B/F45QS6CHGH6RG9B.SMALL.jpg lauraquesmith I love to make jewelry out of uncommon materials.  I am always looking for everyday items that I can turn into something unique and interesting.  So last week when the guys at the bike shop asked me if I wanted my old bike chain I said 'Yes.', asked them to show me how to take the chain apart, and w...
By: lauraquesmith

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 23:59:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Pizza-Carrier-built-from-scrap-materials/
Bicycle Pizza Carrier built from scrap materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/4K6K/HGH70HMU/FGW4K6KHGH70HMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/4K6K/HGH70HMU/FGW4K6KHGH70HMU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/4K6K/HGH70HMU/FGW4K6KHGH70HMU.SMALL.jpg ajax_electronics I love bicycles and I love pizza.  So, what could be better than using my bike to pick up a pizza!*  That is the inspiration behind this instructable - a Bicycle mounted pizza carrier.  Unfortunately it will be difficult to exactly duplicate my build (more on that later), but hopefully this instru...
By: ajax_electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 20:33:57 PDT 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/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/Removable-Turn-Signal-Light/
Removable Turn Signal Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/L10S/HGIEVJOW/FZNL10SHGIEVJOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/L10S/HGIEVJOW/FZNL10SHGIEVJOW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/L10S/HGIEVJOW/FZNL10SHGIEVJOW.SMALL.jpg Gezus My goal was to add some type of blinker style, turn signal lights to my bike. The lights had to be removable and composed of bits & pieces from spare parts laying around the house. I'm hoping this servers more as inspiration than a step-by-step how to, your scrap pile of recycled glory may be differ...
By: Gezus

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 18:38:46 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/Art-Gallery-with-Moving-Walls-on-Bicycle/
Art Gallery with Moving Walls on Bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/Z86K/HGH71LBU/FXEZ86KHGH71LBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/Z86K/HGH71LBU/FXEZ86KHGH71LBU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/Z86K/HGH71LBU/FXEZ86KHGH71LBU.SMALL.jpg dontstop1990 I'm not sure what to call this yet but for now lets go with The Art Pedaler (get the pun?). The Art Pedaler is designed to be a pop-up art gallery that can situate itself anywhere. Artwork is to be hung on a motorized conveyor belt wall that spins slowly around the bicycle attracting the attention ...
By: dontstop1990

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 21:29:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Tune-Up-Your-Brakes/
How to Tune-Up Your Brakes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/KED3/HGH6PSCH/FOZKED3HGH6PSCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/KED3/HGH6PSCH/FOZKED3HGH6PSCH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/KED3/HGH6PSCH/FOZKED3HGH6PSCH.SMALL.jpg p.garratt Tuning up and re-aligning your brakes is pretty easy. This will reduce wear on your brake pads, reduce squealing, and make the lever easier to pull. There are two main steps, realigning the brake pads and adjusting the tension in the brake cable. To make this a little bit easier, there's a picture ...
By: p.garratt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 11:09:49 PDT 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...
By: m a r i a n o

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 22:02:01 PDT 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...
By: cadllmn

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 08:36:18 PDT 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/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...
By: sw.machinist

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 23:06:52 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 00:42:04 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/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/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/The-cycling-tire/
The cycling tire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/XDU0/HFSHUV2D/F4JXDU0HFSHUV2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/XDU0/HFSHUV2D/F4JXDU0HFSHUV2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/XDU0/HFSHUV2D/F4JXDU0HFSHUV2D.SMALL.jpg Ruud van Koningsbrugge For many years I created all kinds of stuff from bicycle tires. When instructable member shizy25 studied my website she immediately replied: "please write an instructable on that, especially the biker. So here it is.  Check out all the pictures in this instructable if you are interested, and if you ...
By: Ruud van Koningsbrugge

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 11:18:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-footprint-vertical-bicycle-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SMALL.jpg gwilhunting Short but sweet instructable this. I wanted to put my bike out of the way of my housemates, somewhere I could admire it. At the same time living in a rented house means I couldn't screw or nail into the walls or floor. I didn't want horizontal legs for people to trip over, so designed my own stand ...
By: gwilhunting

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 14:29:39 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/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/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 ...
By: Gael - Tim

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:56:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-great-big-tall-bike/
How to build a great big tall bike. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/K80T/HFSH4SQZ/F6EK80THFSH4SQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/K80T/HFSH4SQZ/F6EK80THFSH4SQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/K80T/HFSH4SQZ/F6EK80THFSH4SQZ.SMALL.gif FriendOfHumanity Hey, here is my great big tall bike.  I was given lots of parts of bicycles and as as none of them were any good or complete I decided to uses up all the parts that I could to make something beautiful. I used two mountain bike frames and an extra sets of forks ( three in total) and a bmx back whee...
By: FriendOfHumanity

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:48:28 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/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/Build-A-Bike-Disk-Brake-Carving-Knife-Set/
Build A Bike Disk Brake Carving Knife Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/XWA5/HFSH4XEP/FD5XWA5HFSH4XEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/XWA5/HFSH4XEP/FD5XWA5HFSH4XEP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/XWA5/HFSH4XEP/FD5XWA5HFSH4XEP.SMALL.jpg desertsniper After I showed you guys the hatchet I made with the disc brake I pondered what else can be made with this great piece of steel? That's when i thought of making a few carving knives.thanks for looking and enjoy. Please Vote! The hatchet i made can be found here     http://www.instructables.com/id/Bu...
By: desertsniper

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:07:15 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/Bicycle-headlight-shelf-lamp/
Bicycle headlight shelf lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/7L5R/HDYZ7W8R/FWR7L5RHDYZ7W8R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/7L5R/HDYZ7W8R/FWR7L5RHDYZ7W8R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/7L5R/HDYZ7W8R/FWR7L5RHDYZ7W8R.SMALL.jpg zralla Hi everybody , i'm from italy and i love bikes. I ride 'em , fix 'em and create stange object with old parts. You can find some of them here: http://www.2you.it/ilmecca/Page7.html                                                             (it's in italian but the photos are self explanatory) or h...
By: zralla

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:50:59 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/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/Making-Light-Painting-Spirographs/
Making Light Painting Spirographs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 In this instructable I will show you how to make light painting spirographs, which are one of my favorite techniques in light painting. First of all I do not take credit for this idea, I know it has been done long before my time, but I feel the necessity to spread it further. You will also need to ...
By: nkraus1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:26:16 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/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/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/Bicycle-Bell-Fix/
Bicycle Bell Fix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/E5DN/HET1EOH0/FUXE5DNHET1EOH0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/E5DN/HET1EOH0/FUXE5DNHET1EOH0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/E5DN/HET1EOH0/FUXE5DNHET1EOH0.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier My wife loves her pink bicycle, but when her bell stopped working after one to many over emphatic "bring-brings," she was anything but happy. To be more clear, the internal mechanism that caused the actuator to return after it was pressed broke. So to use the bell, she had to manually move it forwar...
By: Kurt E. Clothier

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 01:40:21 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/Custom-Bicycle-Tire-Valve-Caps/
Custom Bicycle Tire Valve Caps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/XBM0/HEXSS9CO/FTJXBM0HEXSS9CO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/XBM0/HEXSS9CO/FTJXBM0HEXSS9CO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/XBM0/HEXSS9CO/FTJXBM0HEXSS9CO.SMALL.jpg Tater Zoid This Instructable will show you how to create custom valve caps. The video I posted has a bunch of ideas for items that can be used to make caps. I will also put a list of ideas at the end. Items Needed: 1. a drill or a drill press 2. 3/8" drillbit 3. safety glasses 4. glue (I use E6000)...
By: Tater Zoid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 06:36:34 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/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/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

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:56:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BICYCLE-UTILITY-CART-FROM-OLD-GOLF-PULL-CART/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/QH4Q/HE7D9DUH/FPSQH4QHE7D9DUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/QH4Q/HE7D9DUH/FPSQH4QHE7D9DUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/QH4Q/HE7D9DUH/FPSQH4QHE7D9DUH.SMALL.jpg DoDo729  We stay in Yuma, Arizona for 5 to 6 months of the year and a bicycle is a major mode of transportation. However is does not work when I need to get water, do the laundry, get propane or haul the recycle stuff. Now none of these trip are far, it is just the items are to heavy or bulky to carry on th...
By: DoDo729

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:10:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/make-a-life-size-cardboard-motorbike/
make a life-size 3D cardboard motorbike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/DWE1/HE080P72/FDNDWE1HE080P72.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/DWE1/HE080P72/FDNDWE1HE080P72.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/DWE1/HE080P72/FDNDWE1HE080P72.SMALL.jpg lockershop The fact is everybody secretly would like to own a motorbike, but they are sometimes expensive to run and often dangerous. In this instructable I will show you how to make your very own motorbike which costs virtually nothing to make + maintain and of course is safe. When you have made your motorbik...
By: lockershop

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 15:14:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-Tool-Crank-Handle-Made-From-a-Bicyc/
Indestructable Tool Crank Handle Made From a Bicycle Crank Arm! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SMALL.jpg ArborPress My favorite tool  probably has to be my drill press. It seems like any project I do involves the use of my drill press, but the joy of using it has been somewhat dampened by the fact that the vertical adjustment crank, being made of cheap plastic, broke quite easily. I've been using this uncomfortab...
By: ArborPress

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:58:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/fail-a-full-tilting-3-wheeled-cargo-bike/
fail: a full tilting 3-wheeled cargo bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/UXQ4/HD4VHKY5/FJSUXQ4HD4VHKY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/UXQ4/HD4VHKY5/FJSUXQ4HD4VHKY5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/UXQ4/HD4VHKY5/FJSUXQ4HD4VHKY5.SMALL.jpg carkat after building some "standard" cargo bikes i decided to get my hands dirty again, this time with something very special. i wanted to build an ideal cargo bike combining the stability of a three-wheeler (e.g. http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-build-a-cargo-bike/ ) with the possibility to take cu...
By: carkat

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