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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 05:24:11 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Motorized Bicycle DIY: The hard way</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorized-Bicycle-DIY-The-hard-way/</link>
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    <author>bogyman57</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorized-Bicycle-DIY-The-hard-way/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/SOW0/H0OJ3KLK/FCVSOW0H0OJ3KLK.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Squishing a Honda GXH50 into a Huffy 24&quot; boy's Cranbrook Cruiser Bicycle.  WARNING:&nbsp; As of 2012, the Minnesota statutes have re-classified Motorized-Bicycles as MOPEDs and are now required to be registered and plated.&nbsp; BUT!!!&nbsp; (and this is the part that makes me angry) The DMV/DVS will NOT register ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/bogyman57/">bogyman57</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorized-Bicycle-DIY-The-hard-way/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 1 Apr 2012 23:11:53 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Restoring a vintage Dumpster Bike</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-a-vintage-Dumpster-Bike/</link>
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    <author>schkip1973</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-a-vintage-Dumpster-Bike/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/2ZT7/GXRD6HKB/F1J2ZT7GXRD6HKB.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->The old song goes &quot;the best things in life are free&quot;.. 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...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/schkip1973/">schkip1973</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-a-vintage-Dumpster-Bike/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:46:31 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>How to strip yer bicycle for a raw finish.</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-strip-yer-bicycle-for-a-raw-finish/</link>
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    <author>Jackalope Of Death</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-strip-yer-bicycle-for-a-raw-finish/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/EFEP/GUYMFW7T/FYNEFEPGUYMFW7T.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->The first thing yer going to need to do is have a bike that you want to try this project with. &nbsp;Make sure a raw finish is what your after, because it's a lot easier to remove paint than it is to apply it!  I started with a Columbus Steel Cinelli Gazzetta track frame. &nbsp;It had a pink over white paint ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/Jackalope+Of+Death/">Jackalope Of Death</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-strip-yer-bicycle-for-a-raw-finish/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:03:05 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>wooden beer crate</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/wooden-beer-crate/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/LR2X/GS3BE1F1/FQZLR2XGS3BE1F1.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I made this beer crate with some whitewood i took from a pallet. The size is 44cm x 26cm x 26cm.   hammering  The planks are 1,5 cm thick The sizes of the planks are. 4 of 44x11 2 of 41x11 4 of 26x5 4 of 23x11 I used some old rusty nails to hammer it together and drove the nails a bit into the wood....<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/drean/">drean</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/wooden-beer-crate/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 6 Sep 2011 09:51:31 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Re-Tread your Slippery Pedals</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-Tread-your-Slippery-Pedals/</link>
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    <author>BtheBike</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-Tread-your-Slippery-Pedals/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/ZJBP/GONGHM12/FIHZJBPGONGHM12.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Cycling in the rainy NW ,pedals without clips require Grip . &nbsp;Heres a quick cheap (free) way&nbsp; to give new traction to your old slick and slippery pedals before you slide off and crunch&nbsp; your shin or 'you-know-what' =( . &nbsp;It was just about to happen to me .     Dremel will Travel  This could also be ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/BtheBike/">BtheBike</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-Tread-your-Slippery-Pedals/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 8 Jun 2011 23:49:03 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Convert a Canvas Bag to a Traditional English Saddle Bag</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/Canvas-Bag-to-Traditional-Bicycle-Saddle-Bag/</link>
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    <author>steveo_mcg</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Canvas-Bag-to-Traditional-Bicycle-Saddle-Bag/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/9H8V/GOL8AXC6/FML9H8VGOL8AXC6.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->This is a easy conversion from a cheap rugged canvas bag to a traditional style saddle bag.  I've based this vaguely on my Carradice and the cheapest bag i could lay my hands on. The bag is basically big enough to carry my commute gear, a shirt, underwear, travel towel and sandwiches.    choose a ba...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/steveo_mcg/">steveo_mcg</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Canvas-Bag-to-Traditional-Bicycle-Saddle-Bag/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 7 Jun 2011 12:11:14 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>How To Make A Bicycle Rack, Frugally</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Bicycle-Rack-Frugally/</link>
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    <author>Creativeman</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Bicycle-Rack-Frugally/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/EQ8W/GNBEVVS6/FMFEQ8WGNBEVVS6.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I don't transport my bicycle very often, but a while back wanted to take a trip and take the bike.&nbsp; Just laying it in the truck bed was not an option for several reasons, so looked around to buy a transport rack.&nbsp; However, the prices being charged were pretty steep, I thought, and besides, I am Cman...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/Creativeman/">Creativeman</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Bicycle-Rack-Frugally/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 12:47:48 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Build a Bamboo Bicycle (And Light it up!)</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bamboo-Bicycle-And-Light-it-up/</link>
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    <author>Technochicken</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bamboo-Bicycle-And-Light-it-up/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->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. &nbsp;In this Instructable, I will explain in detail how to build a grea...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/Technochicken/">Technochicken</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bamboo-Bicycle-And-Light-it-up/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:51:22 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>The Citizens Guide To A Zombie Apocalypse</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Citizens-Guide-To-A-Zombie-Apocalypse/</link>
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    <author>treesneedtobehugged</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Citizens-Guide-To-A-Zombie-Apocalypse/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/YCK8/GLAMQXP0/F1DYCK8GLAMQXP0.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->He comes from the grave, his body a home of worms and filth. No life in his eyes, no warmth of his skin, no beating of his breast. His soul, as empty and dark as the night sky. He laughs at the blade, spits at the arrow, for they will not harm his flesh. For eternity, he will walk the earth, smellin...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/treesneedtobehugged/">treesneedtobehugged</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Citizens-Guide-To-A-Zombie-Apocalypse/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:09:57 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Vertical Bike Rack</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Bike-Rack/</link>
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    <author>red19fire</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Bike-Rack/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/X12J/GKS0TQKK/FMWX12JGKS0TQKK.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69--> I used some bits from ikea to make a vertical bike rack for two bikes.  Drill some bar stock, mount 'coat hanger' things, and attach to the ikea pole.&nbsp; DONE.  $60 in material, 4 hours to assemble.&nbsp; cheapest store-bought bike rack:&nbsp; $120.      <br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/red19fire/">red19fire</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Bike-Rack/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:17:13 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Quick&apos;n&apos;Dirty Pedal Powered Air Compressor</title>
    <link>http://www.instructables.com/id/QuicknDirty-Pedal-Powered-Air-Compressor/</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/QuicknDirty-Pedal-Powered-Air-Compressor/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/TUSI/GIWZL85X/FRGTUSIGIWZL85X.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69--> How to make a pedal-powered air compressor quickly and on the cheap. Part of a three-part series on how to make your own human-powered power tool shop.   <br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/johnny+payphone/">johnny payphone</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/QuicknDirty-Pedal-Powered-Air-Compressor/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/BULLHORN-YOUR-BARS/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/IUCD/G6LWE3EJ/FQNIUCDG6LWE3EJ.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Here's how to chop your curl downs into a custom set of bullhorns   Supplies  &nbsp;   Finding a Good Candidate  When choosing handlebars make sure they will comfortably fit your natural grip   Guide Line  Choose a comfortable cutting line   Chop!  Time to cut! Cut along the black edge leaving all of the...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/brianhabicht/">brianhabicht</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/BULLHORN-YOUR-BARS/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Cord-Wrapped-Handlebars-aka-Rambo-style/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/WQRS/G5W7JFWJ/FRVWQRSG5W7JFWJ.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Alright, if Rambo rocked a 10 speed this is how he'd do his bars. This is also how he'd wrap his bars if he was on one of his daily Home Depot runs and got sidetracked in the rope section. I got this idea from the old school way of cord wrapping the ends of bar tape with string so I thought I'd give...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/russd32/">russd32</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Cord-Wrapped-Handlebars-aka-Rambo-style/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Lockring-Pliers/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/N28J/G5KP8FEI/FD9N28JG5KP8FEI.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->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...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/russd32/">russd32</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Lockring-Pliers/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Flower-made-from-old-bicycle-bar-tape/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/B08G/G1BBDOAI/F1KB08GG1BBDOAI.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->&nbsp;I work at a bicycle shop and occasionally we have to replace bar tape. &nbsp;Most of the time the tape is still in pretty good condition it has just started to unravel a little bit and so people want to replace it completely. &nbsp;Well the last time I was doing it I was thinking about the uses I had for the...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/yellowcouch/">yellowcouch</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Flower-made-from-old-bicycle-bar-tape/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Soporte-casi-instantaacuteneo-p-reparar-bici-A/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/H2RD/FS8O1OIU/FI1H2RDFS8O1OIU.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->A veces necesito poner mi bicicleta &quot;patas para arriba&quot; sobre la mesa, pero las cosas que hay en el manubrio me lo dificultan. Hoy quise facilitarme el trabajo de una vez por todas. (Several times I needed to put my bike &quot;upside down&quot; on the table, but all the attachments that are in the handlebars ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/rimar2000/">rimar2000</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Soporte-casi-instantaacuteneo-p-reparar-bici-A/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <author>quinault</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-stand-homemade/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/EXC9/FRJKN571/FCKEXC9FRJKN571.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Bicycle stand can be built simpy at home with a very low price(less than 1 USD). I build my one.   looking for raw materials  First, look at my garage, I found these stuffs. Soon,  they become raw materials to be used in this project. Also, I have to purchase some PVC pipe and joint. Lucky, they are...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/quinault/">quinault</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-stand-homemade/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Panniers-Out-Of-Recycled-Materials-for/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/V7CQ/FR0ZSWU3/F3XV7CQFR0ZSWU3.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Panniers are great and extremely useful for bicyclists. They are also extremely overpriced for a good set. I have a $250 dollar pannier set from panpack.com that is great for camping, but not so much for running around town, so i came up with the world's cheapest pannier! the total cost was only abo...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/frenzy/">frenzy</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Panniers-Out-Of-Recycled-Materials-for/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Light-Steampunk-Style/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/6HVF/FNNK6A2P/FJW6HVFFNNK6A2P.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->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...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/freek723/">freek723</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Light-Steampunk-Style/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <author>captmoose</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-mount-a-heavy-bicycle-U-Lock-with-a-DIY-bra/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/N0YD/FL612FVD/FGTN0YDFL612FVD.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->The problem: a heavy 5 lb Kryptonite U lock (plus a cable) with a small bracket which gave me limited mounting options.  I wanted to mount it on the handlebars or front fork to balance the overall weight of the rig.  I work in Philly which is famous for bicycle theft, so the beefy lock and cable are...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/captmoose/">captmoose</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-mount-a-heavy-bicycle-U-Lock-with-a-DIY-bra/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-10-Bicycle-Whip-Light-Be-seen-and/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/QKWC/FGX2GH9F/FQRQKWCFGX2GH9F.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Welcome,In this Instructable I will show you how to build a Bicycle Whip Light from some pretty common materials.This idea came to me as I was working on a similar project for an ATV Whip Light (which I hope to post some time soon.This is a really good tool for being seen when riding your bike at ni...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/Mr.+Rig+It/">Mr. Rig It</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-10-Bicycle-Whip-Light-Be-seen-and/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <author>shammallamaman</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Awesome-LED-Glowy-Bike/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/MMEB/FGBQ3VJM/FOBMMEBFGBQ3VJM.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->This is an easy, ghetto bike project that incorporates things like paint, an iPod speaker, and an LED tube.If you follow the instructable correctly, you should end up with a very nice bike for under $25! This is my first instructable!   Materials  You can find most of this stuff for very cheap:  Duc...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/shammallamaman/">shammallamaman</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Awesome-LED-Glowy-Bike/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-power-your-bike-with-a-whippersnipper-motor/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/PPRV/FFRD8UN2/F8DPPRVFFRD8UN2.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->This Instructable will show you how to modify your push bike with a small motor so you wont have to pedal as much and look a whole load cooler! I made mine using a really old kawasaki whipper snipper (weed whacker for you Americans) motor. I could get about 40kmh along a flat with no pedalling and a...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/b-train/">b-train</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-power-your-bike-with-a-whippersnipper-motor/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <author>reno_dakota</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Sprocket-%26-innertube-belt/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/DJRK/F54HJ695/F9QDJRKF54HJ695.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Comfortable, functional, and entirely badass belt made from recycled bike parts.  The original belt in these photos was made by my friend Fjord, and he deserves credit for the idea and for making a number of these belts. He used thin strips of innertube rubber to attach the pieces of chain to the be...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/reno_dakota/">reno_dakota</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Sprocket-%26-innertube-belt/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <author>KoolKat</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Mountain-Lion-Chopper-Bicycle/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/4VY9/JI0EUSZO5QM/FIQ4VY9JI0EUSZO5QM.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->It's always fun when building a chopper from a complete bicycle to keep some of the original character in the bike. Like one of the other choppers we built, Granny's Nightmare, I try to keep the theme of the original mountain bike in this chopper, The Mountain Lion. To create a chopper rebellious to...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/KoolKat/">KoolKat</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Mountain-Lion-Chopper-Bicycle/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <author>KoolKat</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Atomic-Zombie-s-Carnage-chopper-bicycle/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/QR97/3CQEPZY2H0F/FUNQR973CQEPZY2H0F.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->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 ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/KoolKat/">KoolKat</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Atomic-Zombie-s-Carnage-chopper-bicycle/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/LiveStrong-Bicycle-Flashlight/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/45PQ/0I9EP4HD9WP/F4E45PQ0I9EP4HD9WP.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Simple, really. Take a Lance Armstrong &quot;LiveStrong&quot; bracelet, and stretch it around a flashlight like the picture shown. If you don't have a Lance bracelet, then use any similar rubber bracelets.  In the picture shown, I am using a 1-Watt Luxeon flashlight, commonly found for about $10US, nowadays. ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/michaelalanjones/">michaelalanjones</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/LiveStrong-Bicycle-Flashlight/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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