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Bicycled: A Bike Made Almost Entirely of Recycled Car Parts

Written by Tyler Benedict
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Bicycled Bikes is doing something we truly love to see – turning cars into bicycles.

We’ve seen plenty of upcycled bike parts and components turned into art, and artsy things transformed into bike parts. But rarely do we see anything on this scale, with junked cars scavenged for parts to be turned into a complete, functioning bicycle. Even better, some of the details are delightful, like reflectors from turn signals and quick releases from door handles.

Their website is up and they’re taking pre-orders. The project is a collaboration with LOLA Madrid, a creative marketing firm, and bike shops. More details as we get them.
Tyler Benedict
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Tyler Benedict is the Founder of Bikerumor.com, where he’s been writing about the latest bikes, components, and cycling technology for almost two decades. Prior to that, Tyler launched and built multiple sports nutrition brands and consumer goods companies, mostly as an excuse to travel and ride in new places.

Based in North Carolina, Tyler also loves the Vanlife & family adventure travel and is always on the lookout for the next shiny new part and off-grid adventure.

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m.
m.
11 years ago

more earthy-crunchy-feel good-drivel. ok, frame is a purpose built BICYCLE frame. headset- BICYCLE. gooseneck- check. seat post- check. saddle- check, wheels- hubs- tires- crank- bottom bracket- etc etc etc… ALL BICYCLE.

the only thing “recycled” is a bit of scarp vinyl to cover the saddle and wrap the bars, a timing belt, a decorative seat clap handle and OMG! a turn signal!

the “fabricating” they are showing is NOT making a frame. the welds are crap. too much heat, he’s burning holes and making snot. NOT welding. i would surmise those shots were staged to simply show flame and sparks. the guy probably has a BA in English Lit. doesnt know fluxcore from a wire hanger.

artsy crap. ( and i’m using “artsy” in its most satirical sense.)

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Rob
Rob
11 years ago

I’d say it was more of a bicycle “garnished” with car parts.

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jlie
jlie
11 years ago

what rob said +1

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g
g
11 years ago

Great article Tyler. Keep em coming. You seem cool. Want to grab a beer sometime?

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Mindless
Mindless
11 years ago

@m: exactly. Thank you for typing it for me.

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notmikeb
notmikeb
11 years ago

Where’s the headset made of rear wheel bearings? Where’s the crank made from welding a functional alternator in place of the bottom bracket shell? Where’s the timing gears used in place of the chainrings and rear cog? Camshaft handlebars? Leaf spring fork? Heater hose grips? Sheet metal fenders with wiper blade struts? This is a HALF ASSED attempt at a bike made from car parts. If you’re going to do it, DO IT!

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neversaygooseneck
neversaygooseneck
11 years ago

Seriously. A ‘gooseneck’ is not a thing you find on a bicycle. Ever. Never, ever, ever.

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adam
adam
11 years ago

I agree, more hipster upcycle bs. No respectable frame builder will ever use stick welding on a frame and 95% of the parts are not from cars or a junkyard. The whole concept is bs and if anyone spends a dollar on one of these hack jobs they are wasting good beer money. Although their hipster demographic wouldn’t know a good beer if it was poured on their head anyway.

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Surly Shawn
Surly Shawn
11 years ago

Hahaha, at the hipster hate. It never gets old.

Video has been privatized, might want to look into that.

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