Mark's Alfine Hub Bamboo City Bike

Mark built this city bike with details that matter. Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub, handmade mudguards, and a brown leather saddle that ties everything together.

Internal hub gearing suits city riding perfectly. No derailleur to catch on obstacles. Shifting at standstill — essential when traffic lights punctuate every block. Clean lines without the visual noise of external gears.

Those mudguards are handmade. Not off-the-shelf accessories, but crafted components that integrate with the frame's aesthetic. The care shows in how they follow the wheel curve.

The brick wall backdrop is London standard. The build is London practical — designed for wet streets, traffic, the daily commute. Everything chosen for durability and function in urban conditions.

Natural bamboo with understated lugs keeps the aesthetic quiet. The leather saddle will age gracefully, developing character over thousands of miles. This is a bike designed to look better with use.

Great city bikes prioritise the right things. Mark clearly understood the assignment. 🚲

Build your own: Our City Bike Frame Build Kit has the materials and step-by-step instructions to build your own bamboo city bike frame at home. Or browse all our bamboo bike frame kits.