Vintage bicycling - or perhaps any kind of riding in this regard - is most likely going to have certain materials tied to its name. Steel is just one example that I am sure comes to mind, seeing as how such rides may not be crafted without it. However, it's clear that more and more work is being done in order to help these particular vehicles become much more structurally sound or just unique. If you were to ask me early, I never would have expected that the elements of nature would play such great roles.
The Daily Mail's website put up an article talking about a particular ride which has done much to gain my attention. This one not only puts your typical steel to use but it also makes use of seven wood types, which only adds to the intrigue that I have for this model. Dubbed the WOOD.b, it's definitely far different than just about any other you can find in a toy store, for example. I can only imagine how much discussion this would spark if it was put on sale.
It's apparent that there will be a litany of wood types, ranging from dark oak to beech, so you can be certain that a perfect mesh is put into place. This has done, more than anything else, favors for the sake of vintage bicycling. While this implementation is smart, I believe that if the ride did not possess such a sleek finish, it would not be as great of an investment for those who might have been looking to purchase. With style and functionality combined, it's an even greater deal, which may be supported by authorities such as Linus Bike.
It wasn't until later that I started to learn about the inclined use of wood. Seeing as how this material served as more of a frame than anything else, I had to wonder why this method was taken up. I think that you have to chalk up most of this to the idea that wood is seemingly sturdier than most other products, especially since it's not man made. Seeing as how it doesn't share man made properties, riders can rest easy knowing that the material is sustainable.
I can only hope that more bicyclists climb on board with this idea because it's definitely one of the most feasible that one can imagine. It's one that can easily make the most out of this hobby, both in terms of physicality as well as sustainability. The latter isn't one that I would have typically drawn to vintage bicycling but it's clear that the possibility is out there for anyone. However, whether or not cyclists want to work towards said possibility is up to them.
The Daily Mail's website put up an article talking about a particular ride which has done much to gain my attention. This one not only puts your typical steel to use but it also makes use of seven wood types, which only adds to the intrigue that I have for this model. Dubbed the WOOD.b, it's definitely far different than just about any other you can find in a toy store, for example. I can only imagine how much discussion this would spark if it was put on sale.
It's apparent that there will be a litany of wood types, ranging from dark oak to beech, so you can be certain that a perfect mesh is put into place. This has done, more than anything else, favors for the sake of vintage bicycling. While this implementation is smart, I believe that if the ride did not possess such a sleek finish, it would not be as great of an investment for those who might have been looking to purchase. With style and functionality combined, it's an even greater deal, which may be supported by authorities such as Linus Bike.
It wasn't until later that I started to learn about the inclined use of wood. Seeing as how this material served as more of a frame than anything else, I had to wonder why this method was taken up. I think that you have to chalk up most of this to the idea that wood is seemingly sturdier than most other products, especially since it's not man made. Seeing as how it doesn't share man made properties, riders can rest easy knowing that the material is sustainable.
I can only hope that more bicyclists climb on board with this idea because it's definitely one of the most feasible that one can imagine. It's one that can easily make the most out of this hobby, both in terms of physicality as well as sustainability. The latter isn't one that I would have typically drawn to vintage bicycling but it's clear that the possibility is out there for anyone. However, whether or not cyclists want to work towards said possibility is up to them.
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