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tricycling
01-22-2005, 07:37 PM
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Ok, so I am doing my senior project on cycling... I need some ideas.

I have to do a physical project... PHYSICAL... nothing like powerpoint or anything like that. I talked to my teacher about bringing my bike in (Since i upgraded it ) and he said that will be fine... to later then say that it might not be enough for a good grade.

One of the guys at my bike shop said take some cardboard, and draw a bike out of pasta noodles.......


Anyone else have any ideas... something that i can PHYSICALLY MAKE concerning cycling? I need HELP!

Thank you very much!!!
Shannon
JanT
01-22-2005, 10:05 PM
I think I need more details about your assignment: what subject is this project for, and what are the expectations? I'd be glad to brainstorm a few ideas, given more information.
Jan
doc
01-23-2005, 04:31 AM
If your project is something you present to others, rather than just stand up and leave - why don't you take some of your bike apart and then put it back together for them?
tricycling
01-23-2005, 07:56 AM
Ah that would take too long and I have other stuff to present.

It is for Eng. 4 (HS)
Just anything I can physically build with my hands that has to do with cycling.
Veronica
01-23-2005, 08:03 AM
How about building a bicycle wheel?

There's a book by Jobst Brand, called The Bicycle Wheel.

Veronica
tricycling
01-23-2005, 08:04 AM
oh, interesting. I will take that into consideration.!
Thanks.
Trek420
01-23-2005, 08:16 AM
how about making something creative out of bike spare parts?
sarahfixit
01-23-2005, 11:53 AM
A spoked wheel is a good project. I learned from the Bicycling Magazine manual, (lotsa pics:D )

Its not hard once you get the hang of it, then you can brag to your friends you did it:cool:
SadieKate
01-23-2005, 12:24 PM
How about remodeling a cashmere sweater into a jersey?
CorsairMac
01-24-2005, 02:30 PM
too cute Sadie!

why couldn't you take your bike in, break the chain and repair it?

or change a flat tire?
JanT
01-24-2005, 09:24 PM
A spin on TREK 420 and CorsairMac: Get some old chains from the lbs. and clean them. For you project, use a chain breaker to take apart some links, and reconnect to make jewelry for your classmates--bracelets, necklaces, etc. You'll be popular, maybe start a new fad, and get a good grade all in a matter of minutes.

Good luck!