When you think about vintage bicycling - or just about any type, for that matter - it's possible that certain materials come to mind. Things just as steel and metal in general are the ones which may come about since those are what particular rides are made from. However, seeing that there are advancements constantly being made in this field, I believe that it is worth talking about them. For example, did you know the environment is slowly becoming an influence on one of the most utilized hobbies?
The Daily Mail wrote an article about a certain model of ride and it was one that caught my attention for one reason. Basically, it was made with not only steel but seven types of wood as well. The model referred to as WOOD.b has definitely piqued my interest because it seems like it has been able to take materials which never would have been thought of and then become parlayed into this field. I believe that anyone looking for a unique make should think about this one.
With several types of wood which have come into use, from dark oak to chestnut, I think that the final appearance of the ride comes together quite nicely. The appearance in question is one which seems to be appropriate with vintage bicycling put into place. It has perhaps the sleekest design that I could have ever imagined, which only does it more favors in terms of how effective it can prove to be. Keeping style and substance alike is recommended by companies like Linus Bike.
It wasn't until later that I started to learn about the inclined use of wood. Seeing as how this material served as more of a frame than anything else, I had to wonder why this method was taken up. I think that you have to chalk up most of this to the idea that wood is seemingly sturdier than most other products, especially since it's not man made. Seeing as how it doesn't share man made properties, riders can rest easy knowing that the material is sustainable.
I can only hope that more bicyclists climb on board with this idea because it's definitely one of the most feasible that one can imagine. It's one that can easily make the most out of this hobby, both in terms of physicality as well as sustainability. The latter isn't one that I would have typically drawn to vintage bicycling but it's clear that the possibility is out there for anyone. However, whether or not cyclists want to work towards said possibility is up to them.
The Daily Mail wrote an article about a certain model of ride and it was one that caught my attention for one reason. Basically, it was made with not only steel but seven types of wood as well. The model referred to as WOOD.b has definitely piqued my interest because it seems like it has been able to take materials which never would have been thought of and then become parlayed into this field. I believe that anyone looking for a unique make should think about this one.
With several types of wood which have come into use, from dark oak to chestnut, I think that the final appearance of the ride comes together quite nicely. The appearance in question is one which seems to be appropriate with vintage bicycling put into place. It has perhaps the sleekest design that I could have ever imagined, which only does it more favors in terms of how effective it can prove to be. Keeping style and substance alike is recommended by companies like Linus Bike.
It wasn't until later that I started to learn about the inclined use of wood. Seeing as how this material served as more of a frame than anything else, I had to wonder why this method was taken up. I think that you have to chalk up most of this to the idea that wood is seemingly sturdier than most other products, especially since it's not man made. Seeing as how it doesn't share man made properties, riders can rest easy knowing that the material is sustainable.
I can only hope that more bicyclists climb on board with this idea because it's definitely one of the most feasible that one can imagine. It's one that can easily make the most out of this hobby, both in terms of physicality as well as sustainability. The latter isn't one that I would have typically drawn to vintage bicycling but it's clear that the possibility is out there for anyone. However, whether or not cyclists want to work towards said possibility is up to them.
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