Tomato Bike Lamp (SSC P7)
Actually the tittle should be "Poor man SSC P7 bike lamp" ;-). I've decided some time ago to build my own bike lamp based on SSC P7 LED. Sounds nice but instead using lathe and aluminium etc, I cut...
View ArticleDuck Tape as a bicycle rim tape.
Nothing really like rocket science, just small hint. I've found Duck Tape (or cloth tape/silver tape if you like) as a good replacement for rim tape. You can rip it to required width and apply easily...
View ArticleBicycle grips from old handlebar tape
I've decided to share small tip how to make quite comfy and light grips out of handlebar tape. I've made them because I put together new bike and didn't decide which available on the market grips I'll...
View ArticleFish tank hood v.2
Set of photos, showing my DIY bonanza with second version of aquarium hood. The hood is made from 6mm PVC sheet, inside/outside self adh. vinyl plus aluminium mirrors from celling light tube fitting,...
View ArticleSPD to flat pedals
Hi Before I went camping on the bike last time, I realised that I want to ride with my spd pedals and shoes. The problem I've seen was what about short trips to grocery, or for a coffee, or just simply...
View ArticleHollowtech 2 - bearing change
My quick description how I wrestled with Shimano bottom bracket in order to replace bearings rather than spending money for new cups/bearings set. The story began with BB-4600 which seems to be fine...
View ArticleCable guide (bottom bracket) cover
Quick cover from a bit of plastic for cable guide under bottom bracket. During winter rides that always is a trouble spot, because of mud and grit. With this solution you can extend period between...
View ArticleGarmin bicycle GPS (705/805) mount (to stem faceplate)
A year ago I found neat solution to mount my Garmin 705 on my racer . This time I've tried to find a budget solution for my crap cyclocross bike, as I had all the bits and piece available "for free" at...
View ArticleHolowtech 2 bearing change (#2)
Quick one. There's nothing really "high tech" about my tool for changing Shimano Hollowtech 2 bearings. This time I've upgraded to cheap and cheerful Chinese ceramic bearings (size: 37x25x6mm; bearing...
View ArticleSealed cables on cheap (winterize your bicycle)
Hi all.After couple muddy rides I decided to make my own sealed cables cheaper than splashing 100 odd pounds on whole system. I still used some parts from Nokon commercial sealed cable system, but the...
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