Wooden Bikes - Bicycles made out of wood
A bit of history
After centuries of history bicycles has become one of the most used vehicles all around the world.
When Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) delineated the first bicycle design he probably never had thought that after all this time people will be still riding wooden bikes.
Well, in the name of true it was not Leonardo who made those rough drafts of what would be a bicycle, it was one of his students during the 1490´s.
But those drafts only reach us because they were among other Leonardo´s works.
Only in 1817 a bicycle has been created, it was Baron Karl von Drais who made the first two wheels vehicle even though it did not had pedals yet. Mainly because of bad marketing this invention had little success back then.
Only in 1817 a bicycle has been created, it was Baron Karl von Drais who made the first two wheels vehicle even though it did not had pedals yet. Mainly because of bad marketing this invention had little success back then.
In the 1820's there was a new and improved bicycle made nicknamed the Dandy Horse.
One of the reasons this bicycle succeeded was that Denis Johnson, the maker of this bicycle, had much better marketing skills than Baron Karl von Drais.
Nowadays bicycles are made from different materials such as alloy, aluminum, carbon fiber, titanium and from whatever materials we may find in aerospace engineering.
But those are not all the used materials, we also have bicycles made from wood and bamboo in the 21th century.
Renovo Wood Bicycles
Wooden Bikes Links
- Americanbamboo.org
Bamboo Bicycle
- Autocanoe.com
The Autocanoe Is a Pedal Powered Amphibious Recumbent Tricycle and a Roadable Pedal Canoe!
- Calfeedesign.com
Beginning as a publicity stunt in 1996, Craig's bamboo errand bike evolves into a well-tested new model for the general public.
- Digilander.libero.it
Vinicio Magni has been making wonderful wooden bicycles since 1995 when he patented his first wood bike design.
- Gizmodo.com
Designer Roland Kaufmann has gone and built a bicycle out of wood.
- Lowriderbike.com
Custom Wood Bicycle - Woody
- Manytracks.com
Wood recumbents from wood workers who have the tools and experience to make things from wood.
- Renovo Hardwood Bicycles
Renovo uses CNC technology to built their frames. You will be amazed with the finish work and beauty of this frames.
- Sylvan Cycles
Sylvan was formed from a love of bicycles combined with expertise in green materials, bicycle design, product development, and technology innovation.
- Woodbike.com
Bicycle Frames from fine hardwoods
- Woodenbikes.com
So you want to build a bike in the worst possible way...
- Wooden bike plans
The Wooden Bike Plans include patterns and simple instructions for making your own wooden bike and include a license to make one.
- Wood Recumbents
At Wood Recumbents you will find James Robinson`s experiences while building his own wooden recumbent bike. You can also buy the planset to build your own wood recumbent.
How to make an wooden bicycle
Seattle Central Community College - Wood Construction, last day of school project. A Rwandan wooden bike we threw together real quickly in the last 2 days.
Photos of Wooden Bikes
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeKids enjoying their Wooden Balance Bicycles
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Click thumbnail to view full-sizeLast but not least...
I am now very proud to present one of the most beautiful wooden bicycles I ever saw (no pun intended).
Just recently I received a comment from Gus where he told us he had made a wooden bike (woodie) and that he had also traveled it around Japan - find out more on his blog.
Of course I had to see that bike... and after asking Gus if it was possible he immediately send me a link to some great photos of his precious with beautiful places in Japan as background.
And now with his permission I added some of them for your delight, enjoy.
Meet one of the best looking wooden bicycles in the world
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Really interesting hub.These wooden bikes invites one to cuddle and hug them!
this a good bike ever
I built a Woodie in Japan... Wood ride quality is so different ... it has to be tried to be understood !!
Wow, bikes have come a long way! - I've got a tandem and would love to have one made out of wood, so far no luck but I'll keep looking.
sweeet!!!!!!! i love it im gonna make this in tec ed!
sweeet!!!!!!! i love it im gonna make this in tec ed!
Great! I am inspired and get new force to continue with my wood trike project, the poor mans ecologic vehicle. Thanks.
I wanted to get the wood burning pen out and start decorating! Most interesting!
This has me excited about building my own wood bicycle . I have the tools why not . I would like to know how they build the wooden wheels . Hey , funride you need to check out this guy from Finland and his cool wood trikes and bents ,even has a way cool bicycle trailer .http://www.flickr.com/photos/saholm/ he's a real artist .
Random Ray
Way cool funride! I have a 15 year old son who has been locating, repairing, restoring etc vintage bikes from the earlier 1900's! He loved the history and pics here.
Ride on !
Great, I've added it to my wish list: a wooden bike
Warm (wooden) regards from Belgium,
Steve
Hey funride, wood you make more hubs like this. Thanks, very enjoyable hub.
Wow, now I thought bikes made for kids were cool. Shows what I know.
Haha, it's pretty awesome!
I want a "Dandy Horse"--love the name. This was sooooomuch fun. Thanks.
Those bikes are so incredibly cool! I have a mountain bike, road bike, and a beach cruiser from the 50's...... now I need a wooden bike! I wonder if they make wooden exercise bikes. That "wood" be funny :)
Kewl rides I didn't know bikes could be Woodies also. Dude I want to make one ;-)
These look neat!
Good HUB Funride. The "Dandy Horse" Hmmmm, I can C how the upper leg would benefit from a ride on horse trodden streets ;)
Love it ! Are the saddles made from wood also?
Wood you beleive it, I have never heard of this consept before! Very interesting..
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