Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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I broke down a used kid's bike and was surprised how many cool materials I found that could be reused for other projects.

I had the work Loek Vellekoop on my mind while I was doing this:
loekvellekoop.com

Specifically I was thinking of using the spokes as tines for one of his Trash Kalimbas.
instructables.com/id/Trash-Kalimba-Musical-Instrument

Also, the Rings of Saturn chandelier from Modustrial Maker could be adapter for the bike rim.
youtu.be/g7A8h72RwdY

And the rubber lining and tubing are a tried and true material for DIYers:
instructables.com/id/10-of-1000-Uses-for-Old-Bicycle-Tubes

The wheel hub could be used in a pulley, or for a windmill, or a bearing in a project that spins.

I'm curious to hear what you guys would do with these parts.

This is an excerpt from Maker Update #77 (youtu.be/67UhLilcgQ8). I figured it would make a good separate clip.

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