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DIY Bicycle Projects

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Bags and cargo DIY and modification projects involving bags, baskets, panniers or anything else that adds cargo capacity to a bicycle, but not trailers, there is a separate forum for trailers.	7 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by Adam in Re: Home made panniers on June 04, 2011, 01:49:09 PM
Bicycle storage Bicycle storage projects: bike covers, wall hooks, ceiling mounts, indoor/outdoor bike racks, sheds, etc.	8 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by erikwillke in Re: A basic in-car bike ... on October 12, 2011, 11:45:43 AM
Clothing DIY bicycle clothing, also modifications and re-purposing of off-the-shelf clothing.	4 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by erikwillke in Re: Tube laces on October 12, 2011, 11:47:03 AM
Drivetrain and mechanical DIY and modifications of the drivetrain: derailleurs, cassettes, cranks, levers, brakes, etc.	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Old Fossil in cant-drive on June 12, 2011, 08:39:56 AM
Electronics DYI and modifications of electronic gadgets: computers, GPS, radios, etc., not lights and horns, there are separate forums for lights and horns.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Folding bike modifications DIY and modifications specific to folding bicycles.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Framebuilding Building your own frames from scratch.	4 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by Old Fossil in Aluminum welding on September 29, 2011, 04:32:38 PM
Frames Frame modifications, add-ons and hacks, not complete frame builds.	0 Posts 0 Topics
General DYI tips and help How to bend aluminum tubing? How to use a riveting tool? How to cut, how to drill, how to...	0 Posts 0 Topics
Handlebars and saddles DIY and modifications of handlebars and saddles and related hardware: mounts, bar extensions, etc.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Horns Electric and air horns, DIY and modifications.	3 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Adam in Mounting your AirZound c... on June 04, 2011, 03:26:28 PM
Kickstands DIY and modified kickstands.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Lights DIY lights and related hardware: batteries, cables, etc., including modifications of existing lights.	16 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by erikwillke in Re: DIY Light mount on October 12, 2011, 01:29:24 PM
Maintenance Bicycle maintenance tips and tricks.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Miscelaneous If it doesn't fit in any other category, it goes here :)	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by erikwillke in Pedal powered riding law... on October 12, 2011, 11:40:41 AM
Paint Various custom paint jobs: frames, racks, parts, etc.	16 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by erikwillke in Re: The latest project on October 12, 2011, 11:49:39 AM
Quick fixes Tips and ideas for quick fixes while on the road.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Racks Front, rear and in-between bicycle racks, DYI from scratch and modifications of existing racks.	4 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Adam in Re: Front rack mix & mat... on December 23, 2010, 06:08:58 PM
Repair stands DIY bicycle repair stands.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Safety DYI projects related to bicycle safety and visibility other than lights and horns: flags, reflective elements, conspicuity tape.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Security DYI projects related to bicycle security and theft protection.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Stickers, decals and headbadges Custom made bicycle stickers, decals and headbadges.	6 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by FIZZALY in Finally got around to or... on March 29, 2011, 08:09:25 AM
Xtracycle and other longtail bike projects Projects specific to Xtracycle and other longtail bikes, complete builds, mods and improvements.	12 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by Adam in Re: Big Dummy/Xtracycle ... on June 17, 2011, 07:41:39 PM
Tools DYI bicycle tools and tools modifications.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Tools storage DYI and mods of portable and stationary bike tools storage: pouches, belts, bags, boxes, chests, etc.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Trailers DYI bicycle trailers and modifications of existing trailers.	12 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by djtilton1969 in Re: trailer information on February 13, 2011, 06:54:17 PM
Water and beverage storage Water and beverage storage projects: bottle and cup mounts/holders, bladders modifications, dromedary bags. etc.	5 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Adam in Re: Camelbak Unbottle mo... on December 28, 2010, 06:49:54 PM
Wheels, tires and fenders Wheel builds and modifications including tires, fenders, etc.	12 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by FunkyStickman in Re: Building Bicycle Whe... on April 20, 2011, 04:08:01 PM
Vendors Verified sources of DIY parts and supplies. Please only post vendors you have personal experience with. Read the posting guidelines sticky before posting.	6 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by diybpadmin in Re: Source of nylon webb... on September 08, 2011, 04:35:21 AM

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Introductions If you'd like please introduce yourself, although it's not required.	13 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by Old Fossil in Re: So let me introduce ... on April 01, 2011, 11:28:11 PM
Forum announcements and tutorials Read-only announcements and usage instructions from the forum administrators.	8 Posts 8 Topics	Last post by AdamDZ in If you have problems wit... on March 06, 2011, 08:34:24 AM
Forum comments and feedback If you have any ideas, comments, feedback or would like to request a new board, please post it here.	2 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Adam in Re: Karma on December 27, 2010, 04:03:23 PM
For sale and trade Cycling related items for sale or trade, only personal ads, no commercial merchandise and no commercial services. Please read the rules inside.	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Adam in Rules on December 24, 2010, 02:03:37 PM
Help Having problems with posting? Ask here for help. This is not for general feedback, see above.	0 Posts 0 Topics
Other bicycle related topics Bicycle topics not related to DIY and modifications. Although, there are better, established bicycle forums for those matters.	3 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Adam in Re: found on youtube on February 15, 2011, 06:38:06 PM

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