SLS AMG Velomobile
Many gearheads dream of owning a supercar, but their exorbitant prices make them unattainable for all but the most affluent. [Andrzej Burek] decided to make his dreams come true by …read more Continue reading SLS AMG Velomobile
Tag Archives: Bike
Developing an Open Source Bike Computer
While bicycles appear to have standardized around a relatively common shape and size, parts for these bikes are another story entirely. It seems as though most reputable bike manufacturers are …read more Continue reading Developing an Open Source Bike Computer
Snow Plowing by Bicycle
There are few challenges more difficult or dangerous than trying to get around the majority of North American cities by bicycle. Not only is the bicycle infrastructure woefully inadequate for …read more Continue reading Snow Plowing by Bicycle
Chainless “Digital Drive” Bikes Use Electric Power Transmission Instead
We’re all familiar with how regular bikes work, with the pedals connected to the rear wheel via a simple chain drive. This setup is lightweight, cheap, and highly efficient. It’s …read more Continue reading Chainless “Digital Drive” Bikes Use Electric Power Transmission Instead
3T releases a gravel bike inspired by Lamborghini’s nuttiest Huracan
The Huracan Sterrato is an odd duck indeed: a fancy Italian supercar fettled up for light dirt-squirting. But bicycle company 3T sees the Sterrato as the perfect metaphor for its high-end gravel bikes, so it’s gone ahead and tarted one up to match.Cont… Continue reading 3T releases a gravel bike inspired by Lamborghini’s nuttiest Huracan
Bicycle Gets Turn Signals and Brake Lights for Added Safety
Traveling by bicycle can be a fun and exciting mode of transportation, and can also save a ton of money compared to driving a car. There are plenty of places …read more Continue reading Bicycle Gets Turn Signals and Brake Lights for Added Safety
Crazy Bike Frame Made Out Of 147 Nuts
Bike frames are most commonly made out of steel. If you’ve got money for something nicer though, you might go with something in aluminium or carbon fiber. [The Q] went …read more Continue reading Crazy Bike Frame Made Out Of 147 Nuts
Plywood Bicycle Makes Frame Building More Accessible
Bike frames are simple on the surface, but can quickly become complicated if you want to fabricate one yourself. Brazing and welding tend to be less common skills than knowing …read more Continue reading Plywood Bicycle Makes Frame Building More Accessible
DIY Bike Wheels Welded With Rebar
[Liebregts] is working on a trike design, and needed a pair of wheels to go up front. Regular bicycle wheels wouldn’t do, as they’re not designed to work with a …read more Continue reading DIY Bike Wheels Welded With Rebar
Velomobile Gets Electric Assist
What do you get when you throw all accepted bicycle designs out the window and start fresh? Well, it might look a bit like [Saukki’s] velomobile. Most bikes come in …read more Continue reading Velomobile Gets Electric Assist