Can you build a bamboo bike frame in an afternoon?

[@johngoodin3445]

All of that hand sanding to get the parts just small enough to fit. If you’re into doing everything by hand with the minimum amount of power tools a Shopsmith comes to mind. One tool to rule them all… You could use it as a vertical sander. Lathe, or vertical drill press. And switch from one to the other in seconds. A afternoon job becomes a 15 minute walk in the park. And it doesn’t matter if it’s a new one either. They’ve been around for decades. A lot of enthusiasts make a hobby of it rebuilding older machines… That afternoon of working on just one bike frame? You could have turned them out by the dozens.

[@talonlan]

I really like the idea of these Bamboo bikes. Can't wait to see final impressions.

[@BamboobicycleclubOrg]

Thanks!

[@brucebrutus1066]

I know how to bulid them can we worke together

[@tommyr95]

Any updates?

[@scmabcd]

It's been over a year since this build began. Did you ever complete it? Many of us would like know your impressions of the bike.

[@bidhan_kapri]

Which glue was used in joints??

[@BamboobicycleclubOrg]

We do say a minimum of 4 hours for the frame build!

[@22airgun]

Better than waiting 7 months for your bike to arrive in the mail 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@tn9274]

the tubes seem very easy to slot into the lug. probably tighter fit will be safer?

[@stevec401]

You do need to have a gap for the adhesive to go into, otherwise all of the adhesive will be pushed out when the tube is inserted into the lug. Something like a 0.2mm gap will give you a better structural build (this does depend on the type of adhesive used and the materials being bonded)

[@BamboobicycleclubOrg]

@@stevec401 Yep a gap is needed.

[@vermonthillsumc]

well done

[@techstryker]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@miller2675]

When will the follow up be posted?

[@roadcc]

this is a good question. not exactly sure but when it is we'll reply here to let you know

[@joseortiz493]

How much does it cost? Where can i buy one? Thanks

[@roadcc]

they're £29 in the UK and you can get them online or from the apple store

[@22airgun]

Was that a giant pencil sharpener you used on that column??

[@roadcc]

more or less 😁

[@maxbucky24]

Never got a part 2?

[@roadcc]

there have been some parts supply issues in cycling! it is coming though...

[@maxbucky24]

@@roadcc ah yh having the same problem at the bike shop I work at. I look forward to it!!

[@bikepackingadventure7913]

Did not know you had a twin 😳 😏😉😊

[@roadcc]

😂

[@ianthompson6268]

do want.