sustainable bamboo bikes for urban streets by guapa

sustainable bamboo bikes for urban streets by guapa
all images courtesy of guapa

made predominantly from bamboo, these sustainable bikes by english bicycle company guapa are influenced from technologies used in extreme sports such as surfing and wake-boarding. combining both ergonomics and aesthetic qualities, the frames are constructed from bamboo – one of the world’s fastest growing plants – along with carbon to create a riding experience that is smooth, yet stiff and responsive. intended for use in urban environments the first series features a single speed bike and a dutch town bike. guapa’s eco-friendly design aims to eventually reduce the use of carbon-fiber, substituting it with different materials to create a more complete, sustainable bicycle.

side view of the guapa bike, which is made from a combination of bamboo and carbon

the design is influenced by technologies used in extreme sports such as surfing and wake-boarding

detail of the crank (left) and rear stays (right)

detail of the seat stay (left) and second rear stays

rear wheel

guapa bike outside impact ready

guapa bike in covent garden

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