How Nature Itself May Influence Vintage Bicycling

By Rob Sutter


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.

Wood has seemingly become a much more preferred material for bike crafting, this was surprising to me. However, you have to keep in mind that this material can actually prove to be sturdier than steel, for example, which is man made as opposed to something derived from nature. Also, keep in mind that wood - thanks to its natural properties - is very much sustainable. Not only is it the type of ride that will hold up well over time but you're doing the planet a favor as well.

I am definitely in support of this concept and I hope that more cyclists decide to take it up. To me, it's one of the best procedures that just about anyone can go through, especially when you consider that sustainability seems to come in tandem with physicality. Vintage bicycling has definitely developed over the course of time, hasn't it? However, understanding the methods you can take up to make this way of travel better are up to you to take on for the long haul.




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