The Only "Wood" Frame I'd Consider

Painter gives bicycle frames the woodgrain look:

Whether it’s the Renovo/Audi duo lineup, the just-announced Lagamorph, or one of the various bamboo creations, wooden-framed bikes (or in the case of bamboo, “wooden”-framed) are becoming more and more popular. While this is partly because of the ride characteristics and eco-friendliness of sustainably-harvested wood, let’s be honest – it’s mostly because they look nice. Unfortunately, they also tend to be pricey, with a single complete bike costing several thousand dollars. Well, if it’s just the aesthetic of wood that you want, now you have an alternative ... New Zealand’s Rob Pollock will give your frame a hand-painted woodgrain finish, for just US$1,500...
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While I like the look of wood and bamboo bikes, I'm not at all convinced they can last especially long. I've got a chromoly steel hard tail mountain bike that's at least ten years old and has had a ton of miles put on it over its life. Its my daily rider mountain bike. I don't worry about the frame one bit because its hard steel. If my bike were bamboo or wood then I would not have the confidence to drop off ledges and bomb down hills at speed, I'd be too worried about the frame disintegrating under me.

So yeah, a painted frame to look like wood when its really steel would be about as close as I'm coming to a wood bike for now.

RoadID

If you are not already wearing one, take the time now to get one. I just ordered the new wrist id slim for myself and my kids too! You can get the replacement bands in different colors and switch them out as often as you like.

Bike Lanes, a Love Story

bike lanes from Casey Neistat on Vimeo.

Ticketed for not riding in the bike lane, Casey Neistat takes the good natured officer's words to heart and won't bike outside the lane again, no matter what is in his way. I just wish he'd put on a helmet as some of those getoffs look painful.

Old School Tall/Converta Bike

via Chicks and Bikes
You could look at this photo for a few minutes and keep seeing interesting details. Like that it appears the bike's frame is really a bed headboard. Or maybe that there's no way to tell what kind of seat she has. Or how she stopped. Or why she's wearing high heels and a dress. And where is she riding this bike, it kind of reminds me of the Rose Bowl for some reason.

There are so many questions to ask and so few answers to be had.

But that's okay. The reality is that it is the asking of the questions that leads to the answers being found. In all things.

Keep asking questions. Keep wondering what's around the next corner. Keep yourself open to the myriad unfolding possibilities in every single instant of every single second.

Oh and if you are going to go riding a tall bike like this, maybe think about some protection for your head. Falling from that high would hurt an awful lot.