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There are 13 comments on How to Make a Bamboo Bike

  1. Don’t know if I have what it takes, but I’ll check out Michael’s blog to learn more about how to build a bamboo bike. Maybe you’ll see another BU student cruising on Comm Ave with one?

  2. That’s a beautiful bike, for sure. Most experiments with bamboo as a frame material have been upscale, boutique projects. Craig Calfee has been building bamboo frames for years. He’s your man if you’re ready to drop anywhere from $1895 to $4495 (frame only):

    http://www.calfeedesign.com/bamboo.htm

    Of course, you can go even greener by being a gleaner. I salute all the savvy BU undergrads pedaling around on old Univegas, Peugeots, and Treks — in a word, going with a good used steel frame, which will outlast you (and a bamboo frame) if you take minimal care of it.

  3. Have you published any further details beyond this video that would help me build one at home? Examples: how do you select the bamboo? How do you fit the headset and crankset? What do you do for the rear break and rear wheel drop outs, etc. Thanks if you can help!

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