Here is a collection of 10 DIY bike projects that you can do in your free time. Each one contains links to different ways of implementing the project. The reason for I put this collection together is because I couldn’t find anywhere else on the internet that brings all these great projects in one place so make sure you bookmark it! I hope you enjoy the list and getting creative. Let me know if there are any more great DIY projects you are aware of.

1 DIY bike stand

When you get into your bike repairs you will soon get sick of standing the bike upside down. At that point you will want a bike repair stand. There is no shortage of articles about how to build your own so I recommend starting with the roundup by Bikehacks.

2 Make your own bike camera mount

Thanks to most cameras having a standard mount screw it is very easy to hook up your camera to your bike and share your cycling adventures. The two articles below offer an easy way of doing this.

3 Bright Bike

Help yourself be seen at night by using so called retro-reflective materials. The guys behind Bright Bike have all the kit you need and the easy to follow steps to implement it on your bike.

4 Store your bike on these DIY bike racks

In a small house in London the bike can be the cause a lot of clutter. These racks help to keep your bike out of the way and leave more room to enjoy your home.

5 Make your own bike trailer

In the quest to go car free the bicycle trailer is an essential tool. How else are you going to get all that shopping from the supermarket? By re-purposing some old bike parts you can make your own trailer and save yourself a lot of money.

6 LED bike wheel

If I saw this on the road I would be nothing short of amazed. The guide in Instructables shows you how you can turn your wheels into fantastic digital displays.

7 Give your bike a healthy neon glow

Further amazement is provided in this guide in Instructables about how to “boy racer” your bike with a neon glow.

8 Ugly your bike

Here is another interesting DIY project we have discussed before on London Cyclist. Uglying your bike to make it unattractive to thieves. If you couple this with our bike lock tips you are good to go!

9 Make your own super bright bike light

Sometimes you just get the urge to go out and bike late at night. When this happens your standard bike light will probably not be enough for you to feel comfortable. What you need is the ultimate in bright bike lights. The guides below will show you how to modify standard bike lights and save a lot of money when compared to top of the range bicycle lights.

10 DIY bike panniers

Carrying a bag around on your bike is irritating and causes your back to sweat. Panniers solve this problem. The two below guides show you how to make your own.

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