First, there were bikes made of bamboo.
Now this breaking news: bikes made of hardwood.
Some forward looking thinkers believe that it will only be a matter of time before someone starts making them out of steel.
Couldn’t resist the quip. Here’s the story:
Audi and Renovo of Portland have gotten together to manufacture bicycles made of hardwood, which they say is strong, lighter than aluminum, more shock absorbent yet more rigid and durable than alloy.
The bikes use a belt drive and disk brakes.
There is no information yet on exactly which kind of hardwood is being used, or from where it is harvested.
The prices are pretty futuristic, ranging from about $6,500 for a commuter bike to about $7,500 for a road bike.
