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Projects, Experiments, Inventions, and Art that have used Free Ride as a Resource:

Bike Blender

The infamous Bike Blender. This silly device is one of our most popular fundraisers. Made of all recycled parts, we wheel this out to an event with some frozen fruit and soy milk, and the people go nuts. Click (1, 2) to see a articles of the bike blender in action. The only thing on here not from a bike is a skateboard wheel, and of course the blender.

Rail Bike

Shaun's Rail Bike! Don't worry, this is used on abandoned rails only.

Homemade Bike Stand

This is a weldless way to make a lightweight, free, portable bikestand using all recycled bike parts. The only tools necessary are a saw and a drill. We have a number of these scattered throughout the shop to supplement the "good" stands. You can see it in use throughout the website.

Zany Umbrella Circus

In the Spring of 2005, the Zany Umbrella Circus invaded Free Ride for a three-day think tank to build the set for their summer Three Rivers Arts Festival show, "Tinker." More photos are located here. Note the bicycle trapeez act.



OUR MISSION Free Ride! is a non-profit recycle-a-bike shop that enables people of all ages to obtain, recycle, and maintain bicycles. Through educating people on how to recondition used, donated bicycles, we are putting forgotten bikes back on the streets in a reliable, safe condition. We aim to enhance the health of our community and environment by promoting active living and encouraging bicycle transportation. Free Ride! Inside Construction Junction 214 N. Lexington Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15209 Our Hours : Tuesday 6:00pm - 10:00pm Wednesday 2nd and 4th of every month (Ladies Only) 6:00-10:00pm Thursday 6:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 1:00prn - 5:00 pm Other stuff: Articles about Free Ride Projects, Experiments, Inventions, and Art Links to other relevant sites Make a donation with Paypal Free Ride! is a project of Bike Pittsburgh!-the city's only cycling safety, advocacy, and awareness organization.	Projects, Experiments, Inventions, and Art that have used Free Ride as a Resource: Bike Blender The infamous Bike Blender. This silly device is one of our most popular fundraisers. Made of all recycled parts, we wheel this out to an event with some frozen fruit and soy milk, and the people go nuts. Click (1, 2) to see a articles of the bike blender in action. The only thing on here not from a bike is a skateboard wheel, and of course the blender. Rail Bike Shaun's Rail Bike! Don't worry, this is used on abandoned rails only. Homemade Bike Stand This is a weldless way to make a lightweight, free, portable bikestand using all recycled bike parts. The only tools necessary are a saw and a drill. We have a number of these scattered throughout the shop to supplement the "good" stands. You can see it in use throughout the website. Zany Umbrella Circus In the Spring of 2005, the Zany Umbrella Circus invaded Free Ride for a three-day think tank to build the set for their summer Three Rivers Arts Festival show, "Tinker." More photos are located here. Note the bicycle trapeez act.