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Cardboard Bicycle Could Change The World

(Photo from Irish Times)

Continuing on the rampant bike theme...I like everything about this bike. It's super cheap ($20) and made from recycled materials. When it wears out, you…

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Added by Michael Levin on October 15, 2012 at 1:18pm — No Comments

Bike of the Day {BotD} ::: Independent

BotD :::: Independent, Eric's

This is Eric's Independent. According to Eric, it's a Boston, MA, USA built steel bike with state of the art carbon fork and components that will make you drool (if you're so inclined ;-) It's got vintage, classic touches like the deep V rims and the Fizik saddle is nice. I'll let Eric fill in the details. He'll drop by,…

Added by Michael Levin on October 14, 2012 at 12:49pm — No Comments

Plastic Bucket Bike Panniers

You gotta love the Instructables. What do you think of this bucket pannier idea? I'll say one thing. They sure will carry more than your run of the mill panniers.

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Added by Michael Levin on October 11, 2012 at 8:20pm — No Comments

Ciocc and love

Ciocc

You know that feeling you get as the sun is setting, the weekend is winding down, and you just wanna get out and ride (the Ciocc!) ... and, along comes an article that you just have to read? 

 

This is one of  'em. Hear the expression "too long, didn't read" tl;dr? Well, try taking your eyes away from the magic that came from Pelizzoli's lips as he failed to…

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Added by Michael Levin on May 20, 2012 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Soma Buena Vista mixte, by Tim Kinney

Some of the finest commercial frames being made are from Soma IMHO

http://www.somafab.com/

They are one of several companies who are bringing back the Mixte frame, which was popular with European bicycle campers back in the 70's and…

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Added by Michael Levin on April 10, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

Trek Mountain Bike Rebuild, by Tim Kinney

You can make a nice City bike or touring bike out of an old mountain bike from the era when they had a rigid fork (a cheap…

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Added by Michael Levin on March 21, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

I'll Fly Away...an article about the music and spirit of Lauris Vidal

I just wrote an article for Elephant Journal about my new friend and musician Lauris Vidal. Click here to read it and please let me know what you think - either here or on the Ele…

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Added by Michael Levin on February 2, 2012 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Guerciotti Dream - Bike of the Day



"Bike of the Day {BotD} ::: Guerciotti - this bike is something special. It's everything an Italian road bike...loves to be. Right down to the vintage die in the chainring. See it? Here's a link to more photos…
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Added by Michael Levin on October 25, 2011 at 9:28pm — No Comments

A Fabulous Ciocc

Ciocc
This is a beautiful vintage Ciocc. Click on the photo to go to the set. Pelizzoli World (the bike shop that made it) favorited it! It's all Campy and rides like a dream! Enjoy...

Added by Michael Levin on September 20, 2011 at 11:20am — No Comments

Elephant Bicycle

Elephant Bicycle.…



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Added by Michael Levin on May 16, 2011 at 5:20pm — No Comments

When man invented the bicycle...

Added by Michael Levin on May 8, 2011 at 9:46am — No Comments

Fixie Love


You'll love this movie - it features music by David Byrne and lots of cool fixed gear bikes! Please let us know what you think...

Added by Michael Levin on May 6, 2011 at 7:36am — 6 Comments

Grocery Bikin'



Elephant Journal contributor Ryan van Duzer takes us on a wild grocery commute in Boulder, CO! What kind of trailer is he using? Check out how easy it is to attach the trailer to the bike!





Battery on bike - pedal power!





I had my own…

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Added by Michael Levin on March 3, 2011 at 8:20am — No Comments

Bike of The Day {BOTD} ::: Brompton

Brompton



Today’s {BotD} Bike of the Day is a Brompton folding bike…



Bromptons have been around for years. They’re made in England. I spotted this one at the Hawthorne Hostel in Portland, Oregon. It’s not the first folding bike I’ve seen at the

hostel. Last year, another traveler came on a Dahon he loved so much he

had it chrome plated!…



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Added by Michael Levin on October 7, 2010 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Something to think about...

I had just finished a trip to Brazzaville, Republic of Congo and then Morocco. Came back to NYC, staying on E14th Street at the hostel. It

was a quiet mid-morning on Sunday, I believe. I walked from the hostel to a coffee shop, then to a park.



And, on the way back, I looked up and saw this guy lying…

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Added by Michael Levin on September 12, 2010 at 5:30am — No Comments

{BotD} Bike of the Day ::: Bilenky

Bilenky

Bilenky





This Bilenky bike was parked in front of the Whole Foods in Winter Park, FL. It’s fitted with couplers that allow you to break it down easily to ship.





Bilenky

Bilenky…

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Added by Michael Levin on August 25, 2010 at 3:40am — No Comments

Bike of the Day {BOTD}


Today's {BOTD}* is Mark's Zen McRorie fully equipped zippster, shining like a blue star in the sunlight drenched garden. 'Nuf said!

Added by Michael Levin on April 28, 2010 at 12:39pm — No Comments

Bike of The Day {BOTD} ::: Ciöcc

Nemo's Ciöcc {BOTD}



The Ciöcc is a beautiful Italian bike that was designed by frame maker Giovanni Pelizzoli. The factory was founded 60 years ago in Mozzo, Italy. Ciöcc means "poker faced" in Italian slang...



Ciöcc is pronounced like "chee-OH'-ch". The frame is steel, which is much more comfortable on cobblestones you find in the streets of Italian… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on April 9, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

How to make your Fixie...from an Elephant!

I don't usually just post articles in Zoobird discussions and say "go look", but this one is so fun to read, I just have to! [ed. wait a minute, yes I do!]

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/fixie-love-an-old-fixie-becomes-a-real-schwinner/



Graham's writing style is half the fun. The comments are icing on the cake. And, I love the… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on March 5, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Almanacs

Gainesville Sights



This is my broccoli. As you can see, they're growing and happy. Meanwhile, the rest of my patch is awaiting new plants for the spring crop.





Gainesville Sights





Here's what the local feed and seed store suggests for spring… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 8, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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Have you always wanted to make your own bread? Well, here's a little article about making rye bread with a bread machine. This bread machine came from a thrift store and only cost $11.99! The ingredients to make Russian Rye were so simple you won't believe how easy it was. Enjoy!

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