Unique bicycle made of wood by talented Japanese designer Yojiro Oshima.
Bicycle frame, wheels, seat, and handlebar were all sculpted out of wood.
Yojiro Oshima, industrial design student at Musashino Art University in Tokyo, created this “Wooden Bicycle” for his final graduation project.
Beautiful wooden bicycle is handmade. Total weight is 14 kg (31 lbs).
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Betty
It’s beautiful!
Apr 7th, 2013
Chewie
Wish they mass produced wooden bikes rather then metal ones, prob the lifespan of them would be much shorter but would be more environmentally friendly plus just a change on modern life. Ahh why no change? Anyways I’ve seen designs like this before, but I wonder if it actually works, would be so eye appealing to see it in London.
Apr 7th, 2013
John Cline
Beautiful to look at, but I fear that it would be unpleasant to ride. There appears little provision for shock absorption, and I think it would be a very bumpy ride.
Apr 7th, 2013
Timothée R.
A french company is actually producting an electric assisted bike with a wooden frame.
But I aggre, I find this one beautifull but I would not ride it.
Apr 7th, 2013
Michele
This bike is so pretty and sculptural, but I am sure an uncomfortable ride. They do mass produce bamboo bicycles.
Apr 7th, 2013
Gert
This sure would not survive crumbling Michigan bike trails. More of an art piece than useful.
Apr 7th, 2013
AltF
How is this green, when instead of using re-cycleable metal we cut down trees.
Looks beautiful and uncomfortable.
Apr 7th, 2013
Alex
A 31 pound bike? Ouch.
Apr 7th, 2013
Douglas
Should have gone full wood – chain, sprockets, pedals, etc. Still, very nice.
Apr 8th, 2013
Pavel
Beautiful, but not economically.
Apr 8th, 2013
Unicorn
I can’t find the brake :P
Apr 8th, 2013
Roy
That’s a piece of art! A beautiful creation although possibly not very comfortable :-)
Apr 9th, 2013
Rob
Interesting how they left the brake and shift cables off of it. Wonder how it would detract from the look.
Apr 9th, 2013