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Revolutionizing E-Bike Cargo Frames: Our Journey from Design Challenge to Sustainable Innovation
Bamboo builds Cost-effective solutions Custom bamboo canopy Delivery trikes E-bike cargo frames Efficient manufacturing Flax lug construction Hydraulic disc brakes Internal hub gear Non-slip differential Prototype development Sustainable design

Revolutionizing E-Bike Cargo Frames: Our Journey from Design Challenge to Sustainable Innovation

Determined to craft a more affordable e-bike cargo frame, we embarked on a project inspired by a challenge from local company, Loafly. Our innovative approach transitioned from a labor-intensive flax lug prototype to a refined...
NEW VIDEO - BUILDING THE FRONT TRIANGLE

NEW VIDEO - BUILDING THE FRONT TRIANGLE

New video series! building the front triangle.
NEW VIDEO SERIES - 20" CARGO BIKE

NEW VIDEO SERIES - 20" CARGO BIKE

Setting up the jig and plan
New video series - complete build introduction.

New video series - complete build introduction.

New series of build videos.
My perilous 8,000-mile solo bike ride across South America

My perilous 8,000-mile solo bike ride across South America

What motivates a cyclist to spend 13 months riding a homemade bamboo bike from Colombia to Cape Horn? Kate Rawles relives her once-in-a-lifetime adventure
KATE RAWLES NEW BOOK!

KATE RAWLES NEW BOOK!

We worked with Kate to build her own bicycle. All the materials where sourced in the UK making it the lowest carbon footprint bicycle possible. She then cycle 8000 miles! 
TEAM BUILDING WITH GM MOTORS

TEAM BUILDING WITH GM MOTORS

We built 10 frames with 50 people in 4 hours with GM motors Zurich
BAMBOO BICYCLE CLUB AT KEW GARDENS

BAMBOO BICYCLE CLUB AT KEW GARDENS

We'll be setting up a mini workshop at Kew Gardens this year for there summer cycle on the 27th of July
LEANDRE CROSSING THE SAHARA

LEANDRE CROSSING THE SAHARA

Leandre built a bike with us at our workshop in 2019. It's a 29er+ with a Rohloff hub. He travelled directly from London through France and into Morroco, here is a short insight into his...
Bamboo Testing with Swansea University

Bamboo Testing with Swansea University

1 Frame Material Research  Bicycle frames can be made from a variety of different materials including steel, aluminium, carbon fibre and titanium. Each of these materials has its advantages and disadvantages depending on the intended use...