The largest of my bikes flexes so much when I corner hard that I can actually feel it distort underneath me.Īs well as such practicality, bamboo offers sustainability – so long as it's done right.
Most people don't realise that bikes are not rigid, they warp and bend slightly when you ride them. Next time you're on your bike, find somewhere away from traffic and look down at your frame when you set off. But the important part is that it's also incredibly springy. In Asian countries it's often used as scaffolding, and even to reinforce concrete, so it's certainly strong. I'm standing astride a bike crafted from an armful of bamboo cane, about to push out into rush-hour traffic.Īs a material for a bicycle frame, it makes more sense than it sounds. The panda jokes are now a long way from my mind. News What's stopping the bamboo bike from shooting into the mainstream?
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