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Wednesday, 24 July 2013

The Environment's Potential Play Into Vintage Bicycling

By Rob Sutter


I believe that vintage bicycling has done much in order to attract an audience, though this probably goes without saying. However, I'm sure that just about everyone knows the specific materials typically needed to make sure this comes into fruition. Whether you're talking about steel or rubber, it's clear that we all have a general idea of what said materials are. However, let's say that the environment itself could play a bigger role in influencing riding in the future. What would you say in response to this?

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.

With several types of wood which have come into use, from dark oak to chestnut, I think that the final appearance of the ride comes together quite nicely. The appearance in question is one which seems to be appropriate with vintage bicycling put into place. It has perhaps the sleekest design that I could have ever imagined, which only does it more favors in terms of how effective it can prove to be. Keeping style and substance alike is recommended by companies like Linus Bike.

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 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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