What time is it? A brake rotor clock.

Feb 3, 2009
by Erik St-Gelais  
Ever find yourself wondering what time it is, but no one knows? Here's the solution to your problem, and of course, it involves bikes.

Read on for a tutorial on how to make a brake rotor clock!All you need to make this you probably have in your house, but even so, it isn't expensive if your missing something.

Materials:
Old clock
Brake rotor
Epoxy or other glue
A few pieces of hardware

First off, take the clock apart, so that all you have are the hands and mechanical part of the clock.

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Clock disassembled and rotor


Next, mix up your epoxy, or use another type of glue. Apply it to one side of the rotor where the clock will attach, and stick them together. Once the glue is dry, you can reattach the hands.

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My clock did not have wall mounts on the mechanical part, so I just made it a desk clock. To make it stand up, I went over to Home Hardware and bought 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and 2 washers (1/4 inch). Just put the bolts through the holes of the rotor, throw on the washer, and tighten down the nut.

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And there you have it! Your vary own brake rotor clock, and it doesn't take very much time at all.

-http://erik74.pinkbike.com/


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Member since May 8, 2008
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147 Comments
  • 50 4
 Rider 1 " Yo dude, you know the time man?"

Rider 2 bends down to check his rotor
Rider 2 " It's 12:46"

Confused Rider 1,3,4 and 5 thinks Rider 2 has had a few too many Jaeger Bombs the previous evening.
  • 36 4
 That is GENIUS!!! i must say that stand is amazing!!! lol.
  • 25 3
 Great idea. I'm gonna use my old Avid rotor, it has 12 holes around the outside so it should be perfect for reading the time!
  • 10 8
 Yep i was halfway thorugh building mine but got stuck - Hope V2 Vented Floating Rotor - looks amazing but because its so thick the clock hands don't stick through the front far enough! deface the disc spider or find metal clock hands to bend.
  • 7 0
 Thats an expensive clock, since the 8 inch rotors cost $50. Still totally worth itBig Grin
  • 2 1
 Lots of people will have old rotors floating around, so that's pretty bad ass.
  • 5 0
 That is a super7 idea, i use my rotors on my x-mas tree, next one goes to that!
  • 4 2
 almost 12 =]
  • 1 0
 sweet ideaWink
  • 21 1
 i bet theres some rich dude out there right now buying a floating vented hope rotor and taking apart one of his rolex's lol
  • 4 0
 these have been around for years people make them professionally to
  • 1 4
 yup. seen some amazing ones at the Fort Bill World Cup.
  • 1 1
 yea i copied it from somewhere.
  • 6 2
 I didn't buy a vented disc especially for it?!?! Is that why people voted me down? I'm not that stupid.
I bent it crashing in a granite boulder garden Frown
  • 1 2
 Krash- its accually says almost 6 haha not 12
  • 1 5
flag Jojojof (Feb 3, 2009 at 13:43) (Below Threshold)
 lol i need to make one of theese cuz in one of my classrooms the clock is busted and now missing so we need one lol they need to make a custom one with like numbers instead of holes lol
  • 1 0
 its time for you to get a watch.. OH! lol
  • 0 0
 Actually its SUMMER TIME!!!!! lol Big Grin i wish
  • 0 0
 indeed very cool idea. I"m gonna make a wall clock out of my 8" hayes I have. Big Grin and a desk one out of the 6" I have
  • 0 0
 hahaha nice two clocks!
kinda unrelated but u have a clock that is a car disk, and when the alarm goes the disk spins and you hit this thing that looks like a brake pedal to stop it, so cool. Cooler if it was a bike brake system tho!!! Big Grin
  • 10 1
 wots this ..blue peter hour or wot ???
  • 4 1
 just got connie huck missing Frown
  • 5 1
 zoe salmon more like Wink
  • 5 1
 zoe.....yes please
  • 7 1
 I really shouldnt know the Blue Peter presenters...
  • 2 0
 Dang! Thats an awesome idea bro... erik74 ur a genius... this looks so awesome thankt to you we have people on pinkbike that are creative and liketo help others and show off their great ideas... 2 thumbs up!
  • 1 0
 Check mine i just did, its sick, cheers for the idea!!!

1. Old playstation 1 game.

2. Avid rotor

3. Quartz clock

4. repainted hands to white.

5. Put a mount on the back.

6. stuck it all together

TUDAAAA

www.pinkbike.com/photo/2965856
  • 0 0
 sorry Hayes rotor, my bad!!
  • 0 0
 better yet... i made one with an old rim and some large clock hands! threw on an old tire on for kicks. looks sweet cost 5 bucks and gets everyone attention!! even people that don't bike like it... thats when you know you have done something good.
  • 0 0
 My friend made me one with a mirror, shit tire and rim (like walmart shit lol) but it was an XMAS gift so no complaints and seriously, its a mirror, no need for 823's lol. Plus it looks sweet!!!
  • 2 0
 WoW!
Since now, Nowbody knew the answer of the question : What Time is it?
Since NOW! :-)
good Idea!
  • 1 0
 Credit for original idea from 2 years prior to this post:
May 13, 2007 www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Clock-out-of-a-Bicycle-Brake-Disc
  • 1 0
 Credit for original idea from 2 years prior to this post:
May 13, 2007 www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Clock-out-of-a-Bicycle-Brake-Disc
  • 3 0
 christmas 2009.. here i come. I have like 10 spare rotors hanging around.
  • 2 0
 yeah, this is pretty interesting idea....sorry man but it would look better on my bike Smile
  • 3 2
 we have one of these at our shop. looks super sweet and always gets comments. great idea!
  • 3 2
 Copy paste you are NOOBS !
Check my clock !
www.pinkbike.com/photo/2811785
  • 1 1
 I like the wire for the hands on the clock, classy touchWink
  • 3 1
 Niinpä ruton apinat tästäkää ette tajuu mitään !!!!
  • 2 0
 saatanan palikat hajotkaa
  • 0 0
 tempted as in the last week iv mashed a hope mono mini rotor on my head and a hayes v6 on a unknown object (just discovered it bent!).
need a clock though
  • 0 0
 im gonna make one tomorrow using and old bmx front cog and an old chain too hang it (all the parts will be cleaned up and looking like new)
  • 0 0
 check mine out i dont no who to give credit to tho for this clock but its amazing check mine www.pinkbike.com/photo/2963245
  • 1 0
 lol, great idea buddy, gunna make one up for my bro, lol tomany bike nuts out there
  • 0 0
 I made one of those years ago when my clock fell off the wall and broke, i simply put it on a hope 203mm rotor, its sat near my pc gathering dust. Next please....
  • 3 1
 NICE !! Im gonna make one tonight.
  • 3 2
 fuck im tempted to try this, need to get a clock from the dollar store, and see if i have any sick rotors kicking around.
  • 3 2
 Im going to make two, one for a brake rotor, and one for my CR250's old 51T sprocket
  • 1 1
 awweee man that great, i forgot about that stuff, I did a chainring clock from the late 80"s using a Peregrine CD chainring...

that'd make a great gift!!!!
  • 1 0
 Yeah but, can you make a Toilet Paper stand with my Fox 40? HAHAHA- Very creative post. Neat-O.
  • 0 0
 I saw that on here, i don't think it would be much of a project though lol.
  • 1 1
 Trying not to be gulliable here- Really? Rad! Where- I'd love a good giggle.
  • 0 0
 what do you mean trying not to be gulliable? thats a link to a pic of a toilet paper stand on pb. just hover your mouse over it and youll see in the bottom left hand corner of you page the links destination.
  • 0 0
 Its a nice way of saying- I don't wanna be overly excited but show me!
  • 0 0
 i did show you, thats why theres a link...
  • 0 0
 Sorry- I was explaining myself too much.......thanks for the link.
  • 0 0
 What about using an old rim, spokes (for the hour and min hands) and rig the clock to the spokes through an old hub? Just an idea.
  • 0 0
 hmm did this about 3 years ago made a plastic square to hide the mechanism and coverd it in carbon vynil then drilled 6 holes for the rotor bolts
  • 0 0
 thats a cool idea!
  • 0 1
 HELLS YA!!! Congrats on making it to the front page! I actually have an old clock lying around that i found just now. Girl friends, gone, parents are away, TIME TO MAKE CLOCKS!!! lol
  • 0 0
 now all you need is some rotors.
  • 0 0
 bleh, rip apart my old bike, my LBS's have some old 8inchers lying around usually, ought to be a fun weekend lol
  • 5 4
 sweet I'm gonna have one soon!
  • 6 7
 same, but mine won't be a hayes rotor:P
  • 17 3
 id rather use my clean sweep avid rotor, but its being used. stopping is helpful sometimes
  • 5 5
 Dude I am so doing that! All I have to do now is take the rotor off my bike...wait, but then i cant stop, um, maybe I should wait till i get some new ones. Man now I cant wait till i need new breaks. Never thought that day would come. lol. Great idea! Thanks for the article!
  • 2 2
 Nice! I'll build when I will find a old clock that I dont use. great idea!
  • 2 2
 That is great idea
I think that its some art of biking in life I love that Smile
  • 3 2
 smart idea im goin ta make on the day!!!!!!Smile
  • 2 2
 you can buy the clock workings at walmart for under $10.00 if you dont have an old clock.
  • 0 0
 i just scooted to the dollarstoreSmile they got em there
  • 0 0
 hahaha i was so bored i made one of my own! thats for inspiring me! check it out
www.pinkbike.com/photo/2962581
  • 0 0
 thats cool i might do that and put in my room.....or even on me bike!that wod be hell a sik!Smile
  • 0 0
 i was gonna make one a while ago, but i forgot. this thing reminded me. its a sweet idea!
  • 3 2
 guess I'll put those old rotors to some good use now
  • 1 0
 I did this with a cd, it looks well cool Smile
  • 0 0
 put it on the bike like that, then you can see the time while your at the trail Razz
  • 0 0
 it needs like a plexy glass back or somthing along those lines to hide the clock motor
  • 0 0
 I have a 9" Red Raven wave rotor that I should try something like this with.
  • 0 0
 I have all those items in my shop, never even thought about the possibility. Now my mind is racing with ideas!
  • 0 0
 you are extremely smart im going to go make one right now with my old bent up disk
  • 0 0
 here... figured i would post a pic of it.
www.pinkbike.com/photo/2968057
let me know what ya think!
  • 1 1
 thas a mint idea well done (Y)
  • 1 1
 I will make a big clock with pendulum !!!
  • 1 1
 show some pictures when done!!!
  • 1 1
 bike addict clock project:
biger one- a crank with gears will be powerful as a pendulum
and a derailleur jump out from some where to tell time..hehe..
smaller one- crank clock with derailleur pendulum..
  • 1 1
 Yea i just made my own now works perfectly!!!!
  • 1 1
 dude .how do you think a crank to de a clock..hehe
  • 1 1
 ooo u just gave me an idea of using my old imperial chain ring for one !
  • 1 1
 ha..! can use a wheel set to make a new big ben.hehe
  • 2 2
 well done
looks fab(Y)
props to idea
  • 3 4
 Hey! It was my and my friends idea, we had those clock pictures over month ago,thats not his idea! he copyed it from us
  • 2 3
 check my and my friends clocks below,http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2802686/
  • 2 2
 HEY did your buddy write an article about it? Plus he is from Canada? Why would he go to finland to copy a clock?
  • 2 3
 i first got the clock idea 2 years ago, but all my rotors were in use until the day i made it
  • 2 2
 arts and crafts time for all you little kiddies
  • 3 2
 if you need a tutorial on how to make something so simple, find a ballpeen hammer and apply it with force to your temples
  • 0 1
 haha Smile
  • 0 0
 Man this is tooooo sick im ganna go later and make one Smile lol goood job
  • 0 0
 cool i will make my own Razz
  • 1 0
 I done mine months ago
  • 1 1
 I know what i'm doing on the next rainy day
  • 0 0
 WOW! Really interesting!! awesome!
  • 2 2
 now i know what to do with that spare rotor in my garage...
  • 0 0
 Duuuuuuude, imma gunna make one and put it in my room XD
  • 0 0
 i am so making one thats sweet
  • 0 0
 im making one right now Smile
  • 0 0
 ill post some pictures in a bit lol
  • 0 0
 i made one today right after i saw this its so sweet
  • 0 0
 Clocks are stupid. Time goes to fast.
  • 0 0
 put it in water...
  • 0 0
 5 eve log ilyen a falamonBig Grin
  • 0 0
 ya that clock is totally sick
  • 0 0
 What's time is it???
Sick very nice, I go to build one...
  • 2 2
 sweet! now i need to find an old clock
  • 3 3
 awesome idea !!!! gonna make one myself
  • 1 1
 lets paint pointer , green will benn better visable
  • 2 2
 i'd used it if i had one:P
  • 1 0
 I do mean that.
  • 0 0
 just made a version of this clock. cooool
  • 0 0
 Did the same thing with my Crank a while back
  • 0 0
 and by crank i mean bashguard lol
  • 0 0
 i used a new avid one with 6 spokes works out perfect and looks sick!
  • 0 0
 finally, hayes rotors have found usefullness in this world...
  • 1 1
 this is superb
  • 1 2
 you are amazing. How did you figured out it. Crazzy. Nice work.
  • 0 0
 NiceWink
  • 0 0
 god idea! Razz
  • 0 1
 thats good but mines is better
  • 0 0
 lol that is just awsome
  • 0 0
 ITS CHICO TIME!
  • 0 0
 Awesome idea.
  • 0 0
 thats cool
  • 2 2
 sweet idea!
  • 2 2
 good idea
  • 1 2
 nice gadget!
  • 0 3
 hehe kutcsa.good job! .next time use XTR..hehe
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