Hey, thanks for stopping by! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to the RSS feed. You can also subscribe to BikeHacks by email. Thanks for visiting!CETMA racks are the coolest. They’re front mounted racks of varying sizes that are pretty much bombproof. And they’re made in Eugene, Oregon…just a couple hours south [...]

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If you’ve ever had to lock your bike up out of your sight in a publicly accessible place, you are probably familiar with the gnawing feeling in your gut that makes you wonder if your ride will still be there when you return. There are ways to help alleviate the gnawing, not the least of [...]

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If you are not satisfied with the paint job on your steed or want to take it to the next level, there is a tutorial on bike painting posted on Instructables.com that provides step-by-step instructions. With the aid of some tape and stickers you can let out the artist buried deep inside you.

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When you commute or run around town you often lock up and run in and out of places. You still face the threat of that minor mechanical problem or flat tire so tools are a necessity. A variety of small bags for tools are designed to fit under your seat or possibly connect [...]

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This helpful video from MoutainBikeRidersTV.com shows how to open a beer bottle using your frame and chainring. Very helpful tip…you can never have enough bottle opener options!
And, you know, being from Portland and all, I should probably be snubbin’ on their choice of beer. But I’ve got nothin’ but props for Fat Tire. [...]

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I am discovering that wine corks seem to provide solutions to a variety of bike related annoyances. I stumbled across this cool hack on Kevin Kelly’s site. It’s a simple yet brilliant idea for an age old problem.
I know some brakes have the ability to be engaged when the bike is [...]

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It’s never fun to leave your bike outside, but for some it is a necessity or part of the daily commute. There is always the risk of theft and if someone really wants your whole bike or a part of it, they will find a way. There are a variety of ways to [...]

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There are those who dabble in bike hacking, then there are those who take to hacking with a blazing hot blow torch and a Mad Max mentality. The Black Label Bike Club takes hacking to a galaxy far, far away. I had the opportunity to attend the Black Label feature event, Bike Kill, [...]

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Bicycle commuting can be an ugly business at times. For example, after my bike had been left dormant for a few weeks while I traveled it rebelled against me and decided to lose the chain while shifting gears. Not only that, the chain doubled up on itself and it took both hands to get it [...]

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