I got some new wheels for 2013. She isn't the retro funky blue steed that I dreamed of, but a utilitarian junior mountain bike. She fit my size and budget, and I feel quite lucky to have her. That said, I'd like to pimp her out and make her my own.
I've found a few, but wondered if you've got any favorite cycling inspired tutorials - bags, doodads, gadgets or gizmos that will take her from pragmatic to pragmagical.
Roll on 2013.
Ooh so pretty. I don't know many cycle tutorials. In the book a bag for all seasons or reasons or some such, very into exact citations you see, there was a bicycle basket-bag to make for the front handle bars. I mostly just look at cycle blogs for inspiration. Like George "Red Eyed Vireo" Vargas at epictrain, I believe. I've always thought that a modified boxy pouch would be a great tool bag for under the saddle.
ReplyDeleteI love love love my new bag for my bike. I've talked about it here: http://mymessings.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/copy-cat-skirt-and-awesome-bike-bag.html I love that it's good to carry around as well as clipping onto my bike rack. However, i did find the clips available online (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?s=pannier+hook) so in the future might consider having a go at making my own bag.
ReplyDeleteI just to this handlebar bag for my bag and love it. Would love the panniers but done have a bike rack.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.metooplease.com.au/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=89&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=153
Sorry. I just got this bag for my bike! Damn auto correct!
ReplyDeleteNot a tutorial, but an idea. Cut outdoor vinyl into strips to make her stripey?
ReplyDeleteQueen Bee has some pretty panniers for the back of a bike ~ to put groceries or whatever in.
ReplyDeleteLove the orange!
ReplyDeleteI have a sidewalker adult scooter - think of a bicycle with no seat and handbrakes - a great workout. I got this handle bar bag for when I scoot to the store. It unclips and the strap adjust to carry it like a purse. Also has a rain cover for the bag. http://www.sierratradingpost.com/koki-budgie-handlebar-tote-bag~p~4722w/?filterString=s~bicycle-bag%2F&colorFamily=01
ReplyDeleteThey also had this great bike when I was at Sister's quilt show this year: http://stitchinpostinsisters.typepad.com/.a/6a00e008d551a888340177436d24e4970d-pi
ReplyDeleteI just got a new bike and I plan to decorate it in Washi tape! why not! I am basically a Japanese schoolgirl in the body of a 6' tall blonde. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, since it comes off easily, I can decorate it again as often as I want to!
Have fun!
i just saw this awesome bike accessory called trotify (http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1OH0z0/inhabitat.com/trotify-makes-your-bike-sound-like-a-galloping-horse/)
ReplyDeletetoe clips! can not say enuf about them! Safety being most important. :-)
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