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Thursday, November 19, 2009
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DIY Bike Repair Stand

9:30AM Whitson Gordon | If your bike gets a lot of use, it needs regular repairs and tune-ups. Bike repair stands aren’t free, but biking weblog The Pedal Pusher has a solution that’s far from expensive. More »
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
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DIY Bike Trailer And Repair Stand

5:00AM Sarah Rae Trover | Riding your bike is all well and good, until you have to carry home more than two bags of groceries at a time. Toby from the DIY cyclist website Bike Hacks has assembled a pretty keen towing package for your wheels. More »
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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DIY Hi-Low Beam Bike Headlights From Hardware Store Parts

5:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Increasing numbers of bicycle enthusiasts on the road have translated into more riders on the road after dark. Try whipping up a pair of these hi-low beam headlights to keep the world around you bright at night. More »
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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How To Remove Your Bike Chain

2:30PM Angus Kidman | Being able to remove your bike chain is one of those things anyone who owns a bike should be able to do. Blog OzSoapbox details how to go about it in a chatty, experience-filled post. More »
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Friday, June 20, 2008
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Ugly Your Bike to Deter Thieves

7:00AM Adam Pash | The DIY hackers at Make magazine detail how to deter thieves from targeting your prized cycle by uglifying your bike. The idea: The less desirable your bike looks to a thief, the less likely they are to steal it from among the throngs of other potential victims. Starting with ugly paint and faux rust and ending with a few tacky stickers, the author suggests several tried and true methods for making your bike appear as undesirable as possible. Keep in mind that the article is also quick to point out that this is not theft prevention—a bike lock is still necessary—but considering how easy it is to steal a bike in broad daylight, a lock plus some skilled uglification could make all the difference. U-G-L-Y Your Bike [Make via Hackszine] More »
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