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Using AI to look at a bamboo bicycle carbon footprint

Using AI to look at a bamboo bicycle carbon footprint

Manish runs a sustainble AI company to reduce the costs of doing carbon studies here is a recent article
New Video- How to protect your frame

New Video- How to protect your frame

How to protect your bamboo frame and improve longevity.
Bamboo Bicycle Club at London Design Festival: Join Our Unique Bamboo Workshop

Bamboo Bicycle Club at London Design Festival: Join Our Unique Bamboo Workshop

Bamboo Bicycle Club joins London Design Festival, offering a hands-on Introduction to Bamboo Workshop. This unique experience highlights sustainable design using bamboo, reflecting the festival's celebration of creativity and innovation. Join us to explore the...
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EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS

Bamboo Bicycle Club Partners with Southbank University: A New Hub for Sustainable Bike Building

Bamboo Bicycle Club Partners with Southbank University: A New Hub for Sustainable Bike Building

Bamboo Bicycle Club has partnered with Southbank University to establish a dedicated workshop space on campus, promoting sustainable design and hands-on learning. This new hub will support students and staff in building their own bamboo...
The University of Texas at San Antonio Launches Bamboo Bicycle Club

The University of Texas at San Antonio Launches Bamboo Bicycle Club

Bamboo Bicycle Club launches in Texas with student starting to build using our lugged frame kit
NEW SCHOOLS RACE EVENT HOSTED AT BRADFIELD COLLEDGE

NEW SCHOOLS RACE EVENT HOSTED AT BRADFIELD COLLEDGE

Project Overview: Design and Build Custom Gravel Bikes Who: 10 students (2 groups of 5) What: Design and build 2 custom gravel bikes using sustainable bamboo materials Budget: £2000.00 for both bikes End-of-Year Event: Participate...
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LATEST BIKE BUILDS BY OUR COMMUNITY

City Frame build by Yoann

City Frame build by Yoann

What Made Me Decide to Build a Bamboo Bike? I’ve always loved the idea of building my own bike, and the concept of creating something both functional and unique was really appealing. When I discovered...
Complete Gravel Build Video by Julian,

Complete Gravel Build Video by Julian,

Julian built a complete gravel frame using one our kits. Finished with Shimano GRX setup
Samuel's Touring Bike

Samuel's Touring Bike

Built at our Toulouse workshop, Samuel's awesome touring bike is a perfect blend of craftsmanship and performance, designed to accompany you on all your adventures. Every detail is meticulously crafted to ensure a smooth and...
LHOMEL Double Flax gravel build

LHOMEL Double Flax gravel build

Double bamboo bike build, In our latest blog post, a builder shares their experience from start to finish. Learn why they chose bamboo, the joys and challenges of the build, and what makes the ride...
Gravel Build By Jelle

Gravel Build By Jelle

The experience was incredibly fulfilling and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in a hands-on project.
Paul's Gravel Frame Build

Paul's Gravel Frame Build

The unique journey of a retired engineer who channeled his lifelong passion for cycling into building a bamboo bicycle from scratch. In this engaging interview, he shares his motivations, the challenges and joys of the...
City Bike by Bridget

City Bike by Bridget

I felt the whittling was quite hard when I got tired at the end of the day, also gluing the parts together needed a lot of skill, fortunately James was there to help me.
Gravel Frame Build by Jon

Gravel Frame Build by Jon

Inspired by the success of a previous bamboo road bike, the decision to build an off-road, gravel bamboo bike was driven by a desire for uniqueness and improved features like larger wheels and a better...
Gravel Lugged build by Craig

Gravel Lugged build by Craig

Craig discusses their passion for bikes and the inspiration to build a bamboo bike after seeing one in 2015. They enjoyed the building process, especially bamboo shaping, and recommend the experience, despite challenges like achieving a...
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