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How To Build A 1000$ Bicycle Trailer For $450

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetI have always wanted a huge ass bicycle trailer.  Something I can pile improbable amounts of stuff on, something I can use to grab dumpster dived treasures, something I could move to a new apartment with.  Something that can transport … Continue reading →

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How To Build A 1000$ Bicycle Trailer For $450

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetI have always wanted a huge ass bicycle trailer.  Something I can pile improbable amounts of stuff on, something I can use to grab dumpster dived treasures, something I could move to a new apartment with.  Something that can transport … Continue reading →

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How To Build A 1000$ Bicycle Trailer For $450

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetI have always wanted a huge ass bicycle trailer.  Something I can pile improbable amounts of stuff on, something I can use to grab dumpster dived treasures, something I could move to a new apartment with.  Something that can transport … Continue reading →

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Winterize Your Bike Workshop TONIGHT!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Boston Biker

TweetJust got this, looks like it could be a good time:   https://www.facebook.com/events/324460151027547/ Winter is Coming! Prepare by cleaning off the autumn leaves, pumping those tires, and lubing up that chain so you’re ready for the frost season with a … Continue reading →

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Why It Is Important To Change Your Brake Pads Once In A While

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Boston Biker

TweetSo…I sorta waiting too long to change my brake pads over the winter, and ended up grinding down the sidewall a bit (run out of brake pad and you are grinding metal on metal)…several months ago this happened… Whoops…I had … Continue reading →

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Creative Fenders

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom Epic: How are you staying dry out there?

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Behold! Bikes MAKING Ice Cream!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Boston Biker

TweetI am not sure the world can get much better than this… Now there’s a Los Angeles-based business that sells only pedal-churned ice cream. After getting a year-long rolling start with a mobile unit, Peddler’s Creamery has just opened a … Continue reading →

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Reflecting All The Things!

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Boston Biker

TweetJosh over at Bike Safe Boston made this awesome fully reflective “safety” bike a while ago. I am late to the party but still think it is awesome. This coating is different from anything available on the market today. When … Continue reading →

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How Its Made: Mass Producing Bicycles

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Boston Biker

Tweet Obviously not all bikes are made this way, but hypnotic to watch. If you know more, leave the links in the comments.

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