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24 Imaginative DIY Bicycle Projects

From Handy Handlebar Shelves to Water Bottle Cycles

— July 5, 2013 — Autos
If you’re looking for creative ways to revamp or transform your bike into something new, then these DIY bicycle projects will offer you some great tips on how you can reuse your out-of-date two-wheelers.

When your bicycle breaks or simply doesn’t function as it used to, the normal response by riders would be to throw it away and replace it with a newer model. These DIY bicycle projects are offering riders some clever ideas on how to turn these bikes into other useful items. From old handlebars creatively turned into indoor bike racks to bikes modified into drum sets and shelves, these DIY projects will help turn an ordinary outdoor vehicle into something you can utilize inside as well.

Perfect for those who can’t stand throwing things away, these DIY bicycle projects will definitely create some visually unique items for your home.
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City Air-Purifying Bicycles
City Air-Purifying Bicycles
The Breathing Bike by Matt Hope Provides Clean Air in Beijing
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Commuter Computer Cycles
Commuter Computer Cycles
Get Around Tech-Style With the DIY Mounted Netbook Bicycle
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DIY Bike Snow Plows
DIY Bike Snow Plows
This Fun and Quirky Invention Makes Light Snow Removal Fun
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DIY Drumcycles
DIY Drumcycles
David Osborne Travels Everywhere With His Portable Drum Set
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Smiling Bicycles
Smiling Bicycles
LED Artist Turns Cycling into a True Joyride
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Crocheted Bicycle Covers
Crocheted Bicycle Covers
Freshen Up Your Ride with These Cozy Bike Sweaters
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DIY Jet-Powered Bikes (UPDATE)
DIY Jet-Powered Bikes (UPDATE)
Bob Maddox's Motorbike is the Ultimate Garage Project
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String-Light Cycles
String-Light Cycles
Shelby Tanner's Illuminated Bicycle is Perfect for Night Riding
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DIY Rainbow Bicycles
DIY Rainbow Bicycles
'Bike by Me' Lets You Design Your Own Bikes
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DIY Bicycle Wheel LEDs
DIY Bicycle Wheel LEDs
Persistence of Vision Displays for Rave-Worthy Mobile Light Shows
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DIY Supertrikes
DIY Supertrikes
Tim Cotterill's Self-Made Road Rocket Rides Like a Rocket
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DIY Traveling Bars
DIY Traveling Bars
The Beer Bike is a Unique Bar on Wheels
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Recycled Bicycle Lighting
Recycled Bicycle Lighting
Michael Martins Turns Busted Bikes into Awesome Lights
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DIY Bridge-Inspired Bike Frame
DIY Bridge-Inspired Bike Frame
Brano Meres's 2.7 Pound Creation
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Hybrid Trolley Two-Wheelers
Hybrid Trolley Two-Wheelers
The Cart Bike by Zieak is the Ideal Ride to the Supermarket
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Spinning Scooters
Spinning Scooters
This DIY Spin Scooter Lets You Take On Half-Pipe Tricks
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DIY Bike Accessories
DIY Bike Accessories
Stylish Bike Tire Belt Made from a Salvaged Cruiser
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Built-In Bike Cabinets
Built-In Bike Cabinets
This Booze-Carrying Bike Accessory Means You Can Party All Summer Long
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Water Bottle Cycles
Water Bottle Cycles
The DIY Amphibious Bike Rides the Water
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Handy Handlebar Shelves
Handy Handlebar Shelves
The FFRACK Fixed Frontal Rack Replaces the Wicker Basket
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DIY Pony Bikes
DIY Pony Bikes
The Horsey Bicycle Kit Encourages Cyclists to Treat Their Cycle like a Pet
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Handlebar Bike Racks
Handlebar Bike Racks
This DIY Wall Bike Hanger Makes Use of Old Two-Wheeler Parts
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DIY Snow Tires
DIY Snow Tires
The Zip Tie Snow Tires Make Biking in Winter a Cinch
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Three-Wheeled Conversion Kits
Three-Wheeled Conversion Kits
The Triblean Tricycle Kit Turns Your Bike into a Three-Wheel Beast
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