Saturday, 7 March 2015

Bamboost e-bike combines bamboo and balsa with a touch of tech

The bamboo/balsa composite-framed Bamboost by HERObike (Photo: Ben Coxworth/Gizmag)


Bicycles made from bamboo stalks are becoming increasingly common, but Greensboro, Alabama’s HERObike takes a different approach to using the material. At last year’s North American Handmade Bicycle Show, we saw some HERObike frames sporting carbon-fiber-reinforced tubes made from woven bamboo. This year, the company was showing off its upcoming Bamboost e-bike, which features a composite frame that adds balsa wood and 3D-printed parts to the mix. .. Continue Reading Bamboost e-bike combines bamboo and balsa with a touch of tech



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