How to make the best DIY trouser strap in the world (works as leather...
I love trouser straps, they are one of the most important accessories of my bicycle life. I’ve bought several types over the years but I’ve never really found one that is tough for everyday use and...
View ArticleThe bike table (aka Rackatabla) – Or how to bike tour with your hiking backpack
Ever wanted to bike tour but you didnt have the money to buy the expensive rack panniers? Or better, ever wanted to use your bike to transport you to the base of a mountain and take your backpack from...
View ArticleThe new DIY U-lock holster
After some days of experimentation I think I found the perfect DIY holster for U-Locks. Its ideal for bikes with small frames that don't have enough space for a holster, but It works beautifully on...
View ArticleA multi tool cheap alternative – Small pouch from trashed inner tube
When you go for a ride, especially for a long one, it’s super important to have with you a multi tool in case you need to adjust your brakes, repair flats etc. Everybody knows that. In my experience...
View ArticleSuper effective DIY tire levers!
Most of the tire levers I have own did their job decently, so I didn’t have to consider making my own. But few weeks ago I lost 2 of my set and I had to use a spoon to change the tire. Instead of...
View ArticleHow You Can Easily Repair Broken Levers From Bicycle Pumps!
A very common problem among medium-range bicycle pumps is the broken thumb lock (thumb lever), that makes the pump completely useless no matter how little use it has. This happened to me as well on two...
View ArticleHeavy Duty Bicycle Basket From Broomsticks and Rope!
The project ‘Kalathuna’ was born when I saw my friend Aris’ commercial basket in action. I realized how useful a basket can be on a bicycle trip. It’s always in front of you and always accessible! From...
View ArticleAutomatic Bicycle light from a plastic bottle
Bicy light was a crazy idea I had while ago when I was bike touring in Peloponnese and I was passing by garbage after garbage on the side of the roads. Right then, I was so frustrated with the sight of...
View ArticleDIY Bicycle Pegs
I ‘ve been always wondered why cyclists don’t give rides to people. If motorists do it , why don’t we? Bicycles are usually strong enough to carry 2 and maybe even 3 people, but for some reason most...
View ArticleThe proper way to patch a puncture on the base of the tube's valve
Have you ever had a puncture right on the base of the tube’s valve while being in the middle of nowhere and without having a spare tube? It happened to me before, more times that I can remember. In few...
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