Archive for the ‘Bike Parts’ category

Replace a broken spoke on a bicycle

March 3rd, 2008

Learn how to fix a broken spoke on your bike and avoid the costly repair shop. For a few dollars, you can pick up a spoke tool, and the spoke itself shouldn’t set you back more than a dollar. Make sure you buy the right spoke length (you can bring in another spoke at your local bike shop if you don’t know the exact length.

Replace a broken spoke on a bicycle [link]

See also: Wheel truing tutorial [link]

Stool made from bike parts and crutches

January 8th, 2008

Stool made from bike parts and crutches

This is a nice instructable made from old crutches and miscellaneous bike parts. The best thing is you can adjust its height. I like the design, but crutches are pretty expensive, so unless you have access to broken ones, it’s a bit prohibitive. I love the design though, it’s a really good example of repurposed objects.

Stool made from bike parts and crutches [link]