A few weeks ago, I swapped out the driver’s seat in my trusty Volvo 850 because it had an electrical problem. I definitely don’t want to throw out the old seat because it’s a super comfortable leather seat. It’s in my basement, waiting for me to make something with it.

Here’s something that I could do with it if I was a gamer and had some room: an arcade-style racing console.

Since I don’t nearly have enough room for something like that, I’ll probably just convert mine into an office chair.

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Here is a collection of 10 DIY bike projects that you can do in your free time. Each one contains links to different ways of implementing the project. The reason for I put this collection together is because I couldn’t find anywhere else on the internet that brings all these great projects in one place so make sure you bookmark it! I hope you enjoy the list and getting creative. Let me know if there are any more great DIY projects you are aware of.

10 cheap and easy DIY bike projects [link]

Replace a broken spoke on a bicycle [link]

See also: Wheel truing tutorial [link]

« If you haven’t already started building your own electric vehicle, why not add this project to your gas guzzling, turbo-charged, super car. If you are going to drive a fossil fuel burning car, it might as well be fast, and cool. »

DIY Budget Intercooler [link][via]

This sweet hack turns a cheap portable DVD player into a portable NTSC monitor. I can think of a few interesting applications: car night-vision and parking/back-up cameras, portable consoles, monitor for DIY film making, monitor for a hidden or remote (think on a kite) camera, etc. Nice, cheap and totally versatile.

Turn a 20$ DVD player into a portable NTSC display [link][via][via]

Bad news this morning: Sheldon Brown, one of the most important figures in the cycling community, has passed away. He died of a heart attack.

Most of what I know about bicycle mechanics, I’ve learned from his articles. I’ve always admired his writings. They were simple and straightforward – the words of a very knowledgeable and generous man.

May he rest in peace.

Bicycle maker extraordinaire Sheldon Brown passes away [link][via]

Sheldon brown’s articles [link]

Can’t afford a Honda S-2000 but still want a cool push button ignition? No problem. Just do it yourself! It’s quite simple, really. You just need to drill a few holes and solder a few wires. A great project for the weekend.

Disclaimer: don’t do it unless you know what you’re going. Keep in mind that if your engine shuts off, so will your power steering, ABS and power brakes. This could result in a serious or even fatal accident. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Make a push button ignition for your car [link][via][via]

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]

These panniers are a bit rough around the edges but are perfect for shopping around the neighborhood.

DIY 5 Gallon bike panniers [link]

This instructable shows you how to build kick-ass bike frames. One in carbon fiber, and the second one out of… carbon fiber and bamboo! It looks amazing too – sure to be a head-turner!

How I built a carbon bike frame at home (and a bamboo frame too) [link]