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Multi-purpose sprayer as bike washer

March 17th, 2006 · No Comments

I was scrounging around the shed and came across this little gem in one of our storage bins. We used it once, about 4 years ago to put water sealant onto our fence.
I’ve heard of people using these things to rinse off their bikes after a fresh muddy ride, and since I had some […]

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Make a bottle opener from spare parts.

March 2nd, 2006 · No Comments

Just in case you find yourself with a cassette cog, bike chain and an unopened beer.
How to make a bottle opener

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Make your own commuting light

February 18th, 2006 · No Comments

Another cool DIY project for making your own 11W light (with a 3hr burntime)

Perfect for in the city when you need to be seen. A car driver sees you coming and they can’t figure out if your a motorcycle or scooter..or a car with a headlight out.
The battery pack is still gonna run you […]

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PVC Bench-top Bike Repair Stand

February 17th, 2006 · No Comments

“A simple and inexpensive bike repair stand for the bench-top.  It’s not quite as sturdy as the commercial floor-standing models but it works really well and you can spend the money you save on that Campy derailleur set you’ve always wanted.”
Complete instructions
If you like that, be sure to check out the PVC bike stand

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