the online guide to outstanding and specialised cycles. Bicycle Tutor - Bike Repair Video Tutorials Bicycles for Utility, Cargo and Transportation - Madsen Cycles Cyclelicious BikeHacks Reader Matteo recently contacted us and noted that he had turned an old wheel into a ceiling light. His bike deco hack kicked my brain into search mode for another post along the same lines, and before I knew it was in full search mode for hacks we have posted related to decorations made from bike parts. A bunch of time typing and mousing through memory lane resulted in this cumulative post. If you have a bike deco hack you would like to have featured on bikehacks.com let us know. 1. Reader Matteo sent along this ceiling light he created which is featured on his website. 2. Reader Song put a bit of a more modern twist on a discarded Spinergy rim that he submitted to us. People usually have a love-it-or-hate-it relationship with Spinergy Rev-X wheels, but when I saw a damaged specimen at a flea market, I figured I just had to buy it and think of something to do with it. 3. Via the blog ViaComIt I stumbled on a great little house decoration hack possibility. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Guest Article: Ann's DIY "Porteur" Rack | Bike Commuters Our friend Ann Rappaport has been at it again…some of our readers marveled at her homemade kitty-litter bucket panniers, but that’s nothing compared to this incredible feat of DIY engineering! She was gracious enough to document the process in words and photos for us. Here it is: Front Rack Supplies and Construction: -Metal shelf supports/rods that are a squared off U shape: Four @ 3 foot One @ 4 foot -Electrical Conduit Hangers Two @ ¾? Tools: -safety glasses -Drill -Metal drill bits -Screwdrivers -Hack Saw -Metal File -Pliers Points of Importance: 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Shelf Rods: The 3′ lengths will each be used for one 12.5 ? The 4′ length will be used for two 12.5? Order of Construction: Use these instructions as a guide. 1. 2. 3. You will need another person to help with this step. 4. 5. 6. Measure and cut the other end for the conduit hangers. 7. 8. 9. Notes: The many slots have been great for attaching those small bungee cords.
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