Candy Cranks

So it seems that frames made of bamboo are kind of hot these days. There are finished frames, do-it-yourself kits, courses, and charity organizations all offering bamboo bikes in some way. Apparently the material makes for a nice ride that’s stiff with a bit of flex. I’ve done some superficial googling for you:

http://bamboobikestudio.com

http://www.calfeedesign.com - the triathlon model

http://www.organicbikes.com

I assumed that this was a new trend geared towards the LOHAS crowd. Well, wasn’t I surprised to come across this:

114 year old bamboo bike

I think these bikes are all beautiful and would love to take a bamboo bike out for a test ride.