Global Sports: The Environment's Potential Play Into Vintage Bicycling

Sunday, July 21, 2013

The Environment's Potential Play Into Vintage Bicycling

By Rob Sutter


When you think about vintage bicycling - or just about any type, for that matter - it's possible that certain materials come to mind. Things just as steel and metal in general are the ones which may come about since those are what particular rides are made from. However, seeing that there are advancements constantly being made in this field, I believe that it is worth talking about them. For example, did you know the environment is slowly becoming an influence on one of the most utilized hobbies?

An article on the Daily Mail caught my attention recently and it talked about a particular ride which was made from seven types of wood. I didn't even think that one type could have been used but it seems like, even in this realm, surprises are still to be had. The WOOD.b has been made from a wood and steel hybrid and it was designed with everyday use in mind, meaning that even the most casual of riders can utilize it. Add in the fact that it can be repaired simply and you have a model worth looking into.

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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