Bike frames are simple on the surface, but can quickly become complicated if you want to fabricate one yourself. Brazing and welding tend to be less common skills than knowing how to bolt things ...

Watch as a classic red multi-speed bicycle undergoes a complete transformation into a custom single-speed bike. This hands-on project features every step, from freewheel and crankset modification to a ...

Bike frames are most commonly made out of steel. If you’ve got money for something nicer though, you might go with something in aluminium or carbon fiber. [The Q] went completely off-the-wall with ...

A bicycle made out of plywood comes with some obvious issues. If a thief wants your wheels or seat, all they need is a saw. Also, plywood isn’t great in the wet. And the frame of a wood bicycle would ...

Are carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) bicycle frames poised for a “great reshoring” — the return of production to locales near the customer base — or will they continue to be fabricated and ...

When it comes to bicycles and components, people tend to defend their preferences with what amounts to an almost-religious fervor. But ultimately our opinions about what’s “best” are often just ...

Some University of Iowa students work on plain metal frames and transform them into colorful and unique bikes every semester. The course, which melds engineering and art, has a long waitlist of ...