#diybike

[avialbikes]

Recently, Basque architecture firm Arquimaña debuted the Openbike project, a 3D model of a bicycle that you can download, print, and assemble yourself. To get the #frame of the bike, you have to use the CNC machining process to create the plywood elements https://www.3dnatives.com/en/openbike-open-source-bike-011120214/

[cyclistazine]

Meet DIY BIKE CULTURE issue II contributor L. Kling (they/them), organizing member of @greaseragbikes. L is a queer, non binary, mixed race POC biking in occupied Dakota and Anishinaabe territory (Minneapolis). They have been organizing with a rad group of FTW (femme, trans, non binary, agender, two-spirit, women) for 10 years to create Grease Rag, a series of open shops, events, and online safer spaces for FTW on bikes, and more recently they have been organizing FOR US, the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) FTW sibling of Grease Rag.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ L contributed to our first issue and is much welcomed contributor of issue two. Their piece, "Like a School of Fish: Grease Rag Group Rides", shares how to organize a group ride along with safe space principles and guides. For folks looking towards the future of organizing their own ride or spaces for FTW + BIPOC folks, this is a great resource to start planting seeds into community building and organizing on bikes. You can read the guide in our second issue, available in link in profile.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ L's and Grease Rags work has laid the foundation for many FTW spaces/advocacy work in cycling and also have bike zines on bike camping for ftw, beginner bike camping for bipoc ftw, and knots and rope. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Give them a follow and check out more of their work and resources at https://greaserag.org/.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #cyclistazine #mobilityjustice #bikeequity #socialjustice #bikingdiversity #inequality #bikes #bikesafety #pocoutdoors #bipocsonbikes #takingspaceoutdoors #wtfcycling #zine #bikezines #bikegroupride #diy #bikeculture #diybike #grouprides #guides https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI5bPipF74/?utm_medium=tumblr

[planetmoore-visual-exploration]

GravelCrush ReCycle MTB Gravel Build from PlanetMoore on Vimeo.

[osslove]

How to Light Your Bike with LED Strip Lights

Summer is officially here, and you know what that means: fun, fun, and more fun! Perhaps the best part of summer is that it’s the perfect time to break out your bike. Whether you’re already an official biker or you just enjoy taking a few occasional trips around town or to the park, this is the perfect time of year to trick out your bicycle with LED tape light. All you need are a few tools to bring a little light to your bike.

Step 1

Gather all your tools. You will need:

A bicycle

Sharp knife or scissors

(1) 12 volt LED tape light (use high output or standard) High output LED tape lights are about 3 times brighter than the standard strip lights. Standard strip lights work as well; it just depends on how bright you want your bike to be. Depending on the size of your bicycle you may need to use more than one spool of tape light.

8 AA batteries

12V battery case with on/off switch-This will keep batteries safe from elements and also easily keep the batteries for your strip lights charged.

Connectors

Zip ties- Use this to discretely secure the ends of your tape lights to the bicycle.

Black electrical tape-Use the electrical tape to conspicuously secure your battery pack to the bottom of your seat. You may also use zip ties with the tape for extra security.

Step 2

Let’s begin by testing your lights. To test your strip lights simply remove them from their packaging. Place batteries inside of battery pack then attach the strip light to the connector with wiring. Connect the wiring to battery pack with the positive and negative terminals respectively. Lights should illuminate. If this does not work simply detach strip lights from the connector and flip over. Once connected, it should look like the picture below.

Step 3

Once the lights have been tested, choose the parts of your bicycle where you would like to add your lights. We suggest the frame, seat post, seat collar, and handle bars. If you’re wanting to go with more subdued lighting, consider illuminating only the frame.

Step 4

Next, measure the length of each part and section the tape light into strips of the same length (one segment for each part). Use the knife or scissors to cut the tape light closest to where the division markers are inscribed on the tape. Do not cut while power is applied.

Step 5

Once you’ve cut the tape light for the appropriate areas, simply remove adhesive back of the tape lights and place on appropriate sections of the bicycle.

Step 6

Now that you have everything in place, it is important to secure your connections. To do this simply secure the twist ties to the ends of each section where the strip lights have been placed.

Step 7

Once strips are secure, connect the red (positive) wire from your battery case to the red wire hanging from your lights. Repeat this step with the negative (black) wires. Be certain that you have a good connection. For a better connection, you may try and solder connections.

Step 8

Now that everything is secured, you will need to find someplace to put your battery case. We suggest a discrete location such as to the back of the bike, underneath the seat and seat post. Secure the battery pack underneath the seat using electrical tape. For additional security, lock the battery pack in place using zip ties.

Step 9

Now it’s finally time to illuminate! Turn the battery pack switch on! Your LEDs should be fully illuminating.

Hopefully this helps you illuminate your biking experience. If you want to learn more about tape lights before committing to purchase standard or high output lights, feel free to check out our tape lighting guide.

[gravelcrush]

Monster “G” Pinarello MTB Gravel Bike Build.  Total mouthful of a description here but what I’m trying to say is that I took a mountain bike frame and built up a gravel bike around it.  In short it’s a bike with the DNA of a mountain bike and the speed/agility of a gravel bike.  Go anywhere.  Well almost.  The other day I was told to turn back on a gnarly single track trail that apparently turned nasty and needed full suspension with MAX fork travel.  So ok almost anywhere!  In town tear it up like you’re a teenager.  On the road rip it.  On the trail send it.  I love this bike!!!  See the entire story over at www.gravelcrush.bike

[malgorzattaa]

I was about to rent bike 🚲. #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitephoto #diybike #bikerack #chicago #night #citylife #cityphotography #urbanphotography (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AN-jEh3gh/?igshid=132ptnoeblcy1

[rgmtb-blog]

Still just love how killer this bike came out. I couldn't have pulled this off without the help from @worldwidecyclery Thx guys 👍 Have you ever built a bike up from just a bare frame? What was your experience like? #diy #diymtb #diybike #dirtjumper #mtb #mountainbike https://www.instagram.com/p/BnT-YRABxIo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11hp1lnr4r541

[zimoniasmagazine-blog]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpMWIxyJ8S8)