Dutch manufacturer, Bough Bikes, presented their electric wooden bike in New York, earlier this week.
New Yorkers were invited to test ride the bicycle in Grand Street as part of eco-conscious Dutch design event, GOED.
Described as ‘providing a direct connection with nature,’ oak for the bike’s frame is sourced from ‘environmentally-friendly’ managed forests in France.
The Dutch designer behind the bike, Piet Brandjes, of Bough Bikes, convinced one New York resident that being ‘moved by nature’ was the way forward: “This bike is absolutely amazing, it’s a revolution” said one of the test riders, Silvia Neri.
Specification:
· Frame: sustainable French Oak
· Hub gear: Sram Automatix (2 gears)
· Motor: 225W front hub motor, V-Mini
· Speed: up to 15 mph
· Battery: 324 Wh
· Battery range: 30 miles
· Charging time: 3 hours (80%) – 6 hours (100%)
· Brake: front and coaster brake
· Drive chain: fully enclosed anti-rust chain
· Wheels: 26″ and 28″ Ryde Zac 2000
· Tyres: Schwalbe Big Apple 50 x 622
· Crankset: MirandaBeta 1R Plus
· Bottom Bracket: Shimano BBUN26
Other products on show at the design event – which runs until Sunday – include a floor that generates energy when you move on it, made by a Dutch company that has energized dance floors and public spaces around the world. As well as bags and accessories made from used conveyor belts.
