Twmpa Cycles, Wood framed bikes

[DCLane]

It looks interesting. When the Bamboo Bike workshops started up I was going to take part but ended up badly injured so couldn't.

For me it would have to be which bike a wood-framed one would replace. I do like the idea - but not as a commuter or audax bike. It's a bit too specialist at the moment, but I am considering one.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

I do like the idea - but not as a commuter or audax bike. It's a bit too specialist at the moment, but I am considering one.

Aside from the novelty value, what would you hope to get from a wood frame that you can't get from one made of steel, aluminium, or carbon fibre?

 

[bladesman73]

@chriswoody @Dogtrousers
Here are a couple from a few years ago now, not exactly sure how it's changed in the meantime. I'd agree a treddle system would make sense, but I'm not sure if that's allowed. By gears, I meant the teeth on the chainring and rear cog. It doesn't have to have a derailleur etc that would be even crazier!! As I understand the problem is the teeth on the chainring/ cogs keep shearing (even with a double set up).
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Wow, loving the craftmanship put into that. That chain as well, amazing.

 

[DCLane]

Aside from the novelty value, what would you hope to get from a wood frame that you can't get from one made of steel, aluminium, or carbon fibre?

It is the novelty value, having something different. That's why I'd buy one, and why I don't need it.

 

[BrumJim]

It is the novelty value, having something different. That's why I'd buy one, and why I don't need it.

I understand. I could get a lighter bike, but I'd still be just as fat and only marginally slower up hills. Get a wooden bike, and I'm not pretending to be fast or fit; I'm accepting that my limitations are within my own body, but I still want to look good and stand out from the crowd.

A colleague of mine bought a stainless steel bike for the same reasons - gorgeous looks and a pleasure to ride, and doesn't look like I want to race anyone up the nearest hill.