Vintage Bicycling Made With Environmental Mindset

By Rob Sutter


Vintage bicycling - or perhaps any kind of riding in this regard - is most likely going to have certain materials tied to its name. Steel is just one example that I am sure comes to mind, seeing as how such rides may not be crafted without it. However, it's clear that more and more work is being done in order to help these particular vehicles become much more structurally sound or just unique. If you were to ask me early, I never would have expected that the elements of nature would play such great roles.

The Daily Mail's website put up an article talking about a particular ride which has done much to gain my attention. This one not only puts your typical steel to use but it also makes use of seven wood types, which only adds to the intrigue that I have for this model. Dubbed the WOOD.b, it's definitely far different than just about any other you can find in a toy store, for example. I can only imagine how much discussion this would spark if it was put on sale.

With several types of wood which have come into use, from dark oak to chestnut, I think that the final appearance of the ride comes together quite nicely. The appearance in question is one which seems to be appropriate with vintage bicycling put into place. It has perhaps the sleekest design that I could have ever imagined, which only does it more favors in terms of how effective it can prove to be. Keeping style and substance alike is recommended by companies like Linus Bike.

Much to my surprise, more and more authorities has seemingly climbed on board with utilizing wood as a frame for these rides. As you can imagine, I can inquisitive, wondering why this path was taken. Well, after some consideration, I was able to learn that this type of build is much studier compared to products which are man made, which was interesting to me. You also have to consider the fact that elements from nature are put to us, which only makes it more sustainable for those willing to ride.

I can only hope that more bicyclists climb on board with this idea because it's definitely one of the most feasible that one can imagine. It's one that can easily make the most out of this hobby, both in terms of physicality as well as sustainability. The latter isn't one that I would have typically drawn to vintage bicycling but it's clear that the possibility is out there for anyone. However, whether or not cyclists want to work towards said possibility is up to them.




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