Stories from BikeHacks
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Bike Frame Bike Rack
BikeHacks &bull Feb 3, 2012
Yesterday we posted on a high tech bike hook for bike storage, today we feature a bike for bike storage. Reader Nicholas contacted us and pointed to his take on bike storage - Etsy page here. A ingenious use of… Full Story »
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Technology Gone Too Far? The Claw!
BikeHacks &bull Feb 2, 2012
I am all for product innovation, however some innovations seem a little loco. Take "The Claw." I can just see Jim Carrey doing a commercial for this product. The Claw is made by Gladiator Garage Works and I'll let them… Full Story »
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One Man's Trash is Another Man's Bike Hack
BikeHacks &bull Feb 1, 2012
I have gotten rid of a lot of clothing hangers in my time, and I have to admit, never once did I say to myself, "You know, that old wooden hanger would be a great way to fix up the… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
- bicycle basket
- Time
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rimSkin Hack
BikeHacks &bull Jan 31, 2012
I was reviewing some of the rimSkin pages after the post on January 26th and realized I missed a great hack that I thought I would include. Glow in the dark products need light for a charge. I remember putting… Full Story »
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Space Invaders Protect Cyclist
BikeHacks &bull Jan 30, 2012
One of my favorite artists is Invader. If you are not familiar with the art of Invader, it involves tile mosaics of the invaders made famous by the game Space Invaders. On my personal blog (which has received less attention… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle basket
- cyclist
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rimSkin
BikeHacks &bull Jan 27, 2012
Worrying is a natural part of life, but level of worry has to vary, right? For example, if you live in San Diego, do you really have anything to worry about? With the weather being pretty much perfect 364 days of the year and… Full Story »
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The Masked Bicycle Bandits of Korea
BikeHacks &bull Jan 26, 2012
I lived in Korea for a few years a long time ago and two noticeably different things (from growing up in the US) I saw upon my arrival were many people toting umbrellas in the sun and wearing surgical type… Full Story »
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LIVESTRONG Bracelet Light Hack
BikeHacks &bull Jan 25, 2012
LIVESTRONG bracelets have been around a while now, but I thought they were just for your wrist. JeffB502 over at Bike Forums got creative and used his bracelet to attach his Fenix light to his helmet. As a final step… Full Story »
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Video: Turning a Ten Speed into a Fixie
BikeHacks &bull Jan 24, 2012
It feels pretty cool to take something old or discarded and with some elbow grease transform it into something usable. Reader Gabe sent along the following text and video showing the transformation of a ten speed that had been tossed… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
- fixed gear
- FIXIE
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Cold Weather Bike Riding Tips
BikeHacks &bull Jan 23, 2012
I posted last week on my purchase of a base layer to help deal with cold weather riding in Boston. I have been happy with a the heavy weight baselayer from Columbia Sportswear and have been able to ride comfortably even on cold days. Wednesday: Sunny. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. High minus 21. Extreme… Full Story »
