Absolutely I enjoyed the build. Brought out some latent OCD tendencies, but mentally stimulating and often challenging problem solving.

I'd probably read up more on the process first, as this would have sped up the build significantly, and also made it clearer what impacts the finish of the bike. I'd have probably spent way...

The easiest part of the build would be shaping the ends of the bamboo. It took a lot of time as I only had 80 grit sandpaper, but it was easy.

What made you decide to build a bamboo bike? I am restoring and rebuilding bikes for roughly 10 years and I was seeking for a new challenge. I found multiple kits for building bamboo bikes...

I’m an amateur woodworker and have been dreaming about building a wood bike frame for many years. After researching bamboo’s characteristics and relative weight ease to work with, I decided to use it as the...

I thought about building a bamboo bike since some years but found no time before ending my sporty career in paralympic sports (cycling and snowboarding) READ MORE

Putting the frame together was surprisingly straight forward, though i'm well aware that a lot of work has gone on in the background to ensure that the length and angles are right for each builder....

I took it down my usual test ride route which is an unmaintained road along a canal. Never felt the usual road noise through my body which made the bike unbelievably nippy. READ MORE

I would recommend it. Although you need to be really patient and thorough. READ MORE

“The most fun part was planning out the geometry and setting it up on the jig, cutting the bamboo and seeing the frame come together.”   Read more