BAMBIKE: Hand-made Bamboo Bicycles

We all know that bamboo is a tough and versatile material that has been used by humans for thousands of years. The benefits of the bamboo plant are numerous, ranging from shelter to nourishment. Its hollow structure and dense, thick stem make it a superb building material for practically any project. More importantly, bamboo is a renewable resource, thus its use is good for the environment.

Bambike is a Gawad Kalinga company that uses bamboo's strength and versatility to create bicycles that are both beautiful and durable, as well as having a social cause behind them. The bikes themselves are made of a combination of bamboo, abaca, and aircraft-grade aluminum, and are designed to resist safety tests as well as normal wear and tear.

They're not only dependable and weatherproof, but they're also aesthetically pleasing. Bryan discovered that the technology could be developed in the Philippines, where bamboo is plentiful. Bamboo has qualities that make it an excellent material for riding. According to Bryan, these traits result in a bike frame that is stiff enough to crank on and gives a smooth ride. He also focuses on developing new bike types and improving the bamboo treatment method, which he just engineered.