20 DIY Ways To Pimp Your Bike

If your bike is your best friend, give it some TLC.

1. Simple Flower Basket

blog.eleanorsnyc.com

Directions here.

2. Mint Spray Paint Job

abeautifulmess.com

You'll have to take it apart and put it back together again, but it'll look brand new.

3. Simple Painted Bike Bell

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4. Color Swatch Bike Wheels

Via wvs.topleftpixel.com

apartmenttherapy.com

The best way to use paint chips.

5. Paint Stick Basket

alwaysrooney.com

Get the directions here.

6. Crochet Bike Skirt

ravelry.com

Get the pattern here.

7. Reel Bike Storage

theatlanticcities.com

A super cool way to give your bike a little extra storage. Directions here.

8. Tube Light Up Bike

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9. Or try this....

designtaxi.com

This DIY makes your bike safer at night.

10. Matching Light Up Citi Bike Helmet

learn.adafruit.com

Click here to get all the tools and supplies.

11. DIY Wall Bike Rack Made from Old Handlebars

theknifeandsaw.com

theknifeandsaw.com

Get the tutorial here.

12. Daisy Bike Streamers

rookiemag.com

Add some summery bike streamers.

13. DIY Eco Bike Shopper

bikehacks.com

Get this insane bike hack here.

Check out the step-by-step video.

14. Graffiti Bike

Just grab some paint markers.

15. Crochet Bike Seat

soulhaus.com

Everything you need comes in this handy Knit Kit.

16. Pallet Bike Rack

pinterest.com

You can salvage one from practically anywhere, and it makes a great bike rack if you've got a bunch of bike riders in your household.

17. Bicycle Planter

instructables.com

Learn how to make this here.

18. DIY Studded Snow Tires from Zip Ties

greencupboards.com

If you plan on riding in the snow, some simple zip ties wrapped around your tires will add some much-needed traction.

19. Mini Bike Bar

godownsize.com

There's no DIY for this, but if you have any carpentry skills whatsoever, you just might be able to figure it out.

20. Handmade Leather Cup Holder

etsy.com

There's no DIY for this, but you can click here to buy.

Don't forget to have fun with your bike.

Safety first! Please don't drink and bike.