Ran into these gorgeously sleek bicycles with frames made of wood! And they are not just for novelty.
Apparently there are many benefits to these naturally sexy bikes, including strength, durability, weight (or lack thereof) and shock absorption.
Whereas in the past wood frames were only for show, these wonderfully performing frames are possible because of advances in adhesives and computer-aided machining.
Critics and users have put them on par with carbon-fiber vehicles.
From the Renovo Hardwood Bicycle website:
The real beauty of a Renovo frame is the ride, the looks are just a bonus.
Wood, nature’s carbon fiber, has unique engineering properties that promise superior ride quality and durability compared to man-made materials, and…it’s sustainable. When the right wood is combined with an array of advanced technologies, it becomes a high performance material that will forever change your understanding of ‘wood’.
The frames run from $950 to $2,500, which is well within normal pricing for high-end bikes.
Mmmmmmm.
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