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 wrote an article about a certain model of ride and it was one that caught my attention for one reason. Basically, it was made with not only steel but seven types of wood as well. The model referred to as WOOD.b has definitely piqued my interest because it seems like it has been able to take materials which never would have been thought of and then become parlayed into this field. I believe that anyone looking for a unique make should think about this one.
It seems like every type from mahogany to chestnut was put to use and it resulted in a ride which has been pretty aesthetically pleasing. Personally, I enjoy the look of wood because it encompasses the idea of vintage bicycling more than any other material that I can think of. However, it wouldn't have been nearly as effective if the look itself wasn't as sleek as was presented. It has become very clear, though, that many companies along the lines of Linus Bike possess a hybrid of style and substance.
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 wrote an article about a certain model of ride and it was one that caught my attention for one reason. Basically, it was made with not only steel but seven types of wood as well. The model referred to as WOOD.b has definitely piqued my interest because it seems like it has been able to take materials which never would have been thought of and then become parlayed into this field. I believe that anyone looking for a unique make should think about this one.
It seems like every type from mahogany to chestnut was put to use and it resulted in a ride which has been pretty aesthetically pleasing. Personally, I enjoy the look of wood because it encompasses the idea of vintage bicycling more than any other material that I can think of. However, it wouldn't have been nearly as effective if the look itself wasn't as sleek as was presented. It has become very clear, though, that many companies along the lines of Linus Bike possess a hybrid of style and substance.
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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