Bicycle Modifications
Monkey Electric
November 30, 2008 - 1:08pm — David HerronAn artistic lighting system for bicycles. The lights are mounted in the wheels and make pretty patterns as you ride. The lights improve visibility of the bike, increasing safety, and are pretty.
Technology for the Poor
October 19, 2008 - 10:38am — David HerronTheir mission is to develop, innovate and disseminate sustainable technologies to the poor all over the world. The techniques they've developed are very "customer centric" in that they develop solutions that make sense based on the needs and abilities and infrastructure available to the communities they work with. This project is the work of Job Ebenezer, and as he is from South India his focus is to help communities in those places. A prime example of their approach is the repurposing of bicycles as machines. He's developed a simple method to quickly convert a bicycle from transportation to providing human power to drive a large range of machines so long as the the machine can take input from a belt- or chain-driven pulley.
A dual purpose bicycle is one that can be used for both transportation and power production. This modified bicycle can be used by people in low socio-economic status to operate a rice thresher, peanut sheller, corn sheller, circular saw, woodworking lathe and other implements that require 1/2 hp or less. By adding value to their product and services, the poor can earn more money and achieve sustainability.
Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair
June 21, 2008 - 8:18am — David Herron | Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair author: C. Calvin Jones asin: 0976553007 binding: Paperback list price: $24.95 USD amazon price: $24.95 |
A new book on bike repair from the company that wrote the book on bike repair products. Calvin Jones, Education Director at Park Tool, provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for keeping any road or mountain bike running smoothly. From tire repair and derailleur adjustment to wheel truing and bottom bracket replacement, The Big Blue Book of Bike Repair provides both the novice and veteran mechanic with the information needed to perform nearly any repair.
The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes
June 21, 2008 - 8:17am — David Herron | The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes(Expanded and Revised 5th Edition) author: Todd Downs asin: 1579548830 binding: Paperback list price: $19.95 USD amazon price: $13.57 USD |
This revised, updated, expanded fifth edition is indispensable-with all the latest models, parts, and repair techniques, and terrific money-saving tips to keep any ride in tip-top shapeSince its first publication, Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair has sold over 400,000 copies. The fifth edition is guaranteed to remain the category killer. This long-overdue update is a must-have for weekend riders and serious cyclists alike.
Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
June 21, 2008 - 8:16am — David Herron | Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance author: Lennard Zinn asin: 193138259X binding: Paperback list price: $24.95 USD amazon price: $16.47 USD |
The most concise, well-organized, and clearly illustrated reference available, Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance gently guides the reader — regardless of mountain bike experience or mechanical prowess — through every aspect of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting in a succinct and easy-to-read format and presents the latest technological advances and equipment in mountain bike components. Detailed diagrams and simple instructions explain everything from repairing a flat tire to building a wheel.
Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance
June 21, 2008 - 8:16am — David Herron | Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance author: Lennard Zinn asin: 1884737706 binding: Paperback list price: $19.95 USD amazon price: $19.95 |
From shifters to derailleurs, pedals to handlebars, this book covers every component of a road bike. It helps new bike owners tackle simple to advanced projects, listing the tools needed, explaining bike components, and demonstrating with detailed illustrations how to work on each part.
Wilderness Energy BD36 running at 48v
January 27, 2008 - 1:08pm — David HerronA discussion of modifying a Wilderness Energy BD36 kit to run on 48 volts. In actuality it appears to be a slam-dunk in that the whole kit simply supports 48 volts out of the box.
Bike, Scooter, and Chopper Projects for the Evil Genius
January 25, 2008 - 11:47pm — David Herron | Bike, Scooter, and Chopper Projects for the Evil Genius author: Brad Graham Kathy McGowan rating:  asin: 0071545263 binding: Paperback list price: $24.95 USD amazon price: $16.47 USD |
New addition to the Evil Genius Series No need to walk when you can recycle junk bicycles and scooters into radical new forms of fully-functional alternative transportation. You will find more than 20 full projects – some complete vehicles and some modifications and upgrades that add zing to mundane forms of transportation.
Atomic Zombie's Bicycle Builder's Bonanza
January 25, 2008 - 11:46pm — David Herron | Atomic Zombie's Bicycle Builder's Bonanza author: Brad Graham Kathy McGowan rating: asin: 0071422676 binding: Paperback list price: $24.95 USD amazon price: $16.47 USD |
* Provides detailed, step-by-step instruction showing how to build your own customized bicyles on a shoe-string budget * Thoroughly illustrated--includes 50 blueprints and 200 photos * Includes ideas, techniques, advice, and practical tips for the creative builder * One of the author's creations will be included in the Guinness Book of World Records for the tallest bicycle
XTraCycle
September 4, 2006 - 12:03pm — David HerronThe XtraCycle is a frame addition extending the length of a bicycle. The extended length allows one ample room for carrying stuff like groceries or kayaks. Looks really nifty.
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