Man Made DIY

May is National Bike Month, and I found this fascinating video of how bicycles were built in 1942. It's always awesome to watch old timey craftsman at work.

The best part? It's pretty… read more

If you're looking for a unique bike, might I suggest skipping metal and opting for a wooden bike? I mean, seriously, how cool would it be to ride around on a handcrafted wooden bicycle? I imagine it doesn't have the strength of its metal siblings, but dang it's cool looking.  … read more

Spring is here and that means ones thing: time to take your bicycle out of storage and start riding again. Bicycles, like cars, can serve as an extension of who we are, so it's only fitting that we accessorize our bikes appropriately. This post highlights 5 designy bike accessories to give your ride a little extra flair and style.  … read more

British graphic designer Katy Beveridge has created something, if I may, f$%*ing genius.

She inserts cut paper designs into bicycle wheels, creating a zoetrope, the "spinning device that typically produce the illusion of a moving animation from a series of static picture."

The results are really amazing. Click play below to see it in action:    … read more

I know this sounds like a cheesy setup for a blog post, and it's way too coincidental, but I assure you, it's true: last night, I popped a tube on my bike, cutting my intended 65 mile ride into a short 7.5. I have a spare tube, tire wrenches, and pump with me at all times, which I thought I knew how to use. Turns out, I do not. It was a long walk to the bike shop. (Thankfully, I learned they have classes on how to fix a flat every Thursday at 7p. Guess where I'll be this week.)