Comments on: Alabamboo bikes from COMMON

By: Andy C.

Andy C. — Mon, 02 May 2011 04:41:34 +0000

Alabamboo is not planted, it is harvested from existing bamboo stands as well as back yards and other areas already infiltrated by the plant.

By: Nicole Lavelle

Nicole Lavelle — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:10:44 +0000

Jacob, awesome. We’ll definitely get in touch if we’re in Fort Collins!

By: Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:40:20 +0000

If you like what Common is doing, you should also explore http://www.PandaBicycles.com. We are a Fort Collins, CO based company that specializes in steel lugged bamboo frames.

Common Team- if you swing by Fort Collins on the ride, look us up. Our fellow bamboo bike riders always have a place with us.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:32:05 +0000

Mmmm bamboo bikes. I would probably kill (a bamboo plant) for one.

It’s awesome to see how more and more attention is being placed on bamboo bikes. I’m a little scared of riding one, though. I’d never want to get off of it.

By: James Thomas

James Thomas — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:04:42 +0000

Good question. I do know that some bamboo grows wild in parts of Alabama already. It’s not a problem like Kudzu at this point, but it is very hard to control.

By: James Thomas

James Thomas — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:01:40 +0000

That sounds great, Nicole! I’ll look forward to following the progress of the team this summer on the website and on Twitter.

By: Joshua A.C. Newman

Joshua A.C. Newman — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:41:01 +0000

My concern with bamboo is that the forms I know that generate good wood are invasive exotic. Nothing on this continent eats it and it spreads at an alarming rate.

Is this a variety that’s held in check in some way?

By: Juliano Pappalardo

Juliano Pappalardo — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:07:34 +0000

That´s a nice initiative! “…encourages visionaries and their newfound constituents to put their collective talents toward making change happen …” that have arrived to Brazil due to Internet and this cool Blog.

Nicole I don´t have much money, otherwise I would help your ride.

Best regards

By: Nicole Lavelle

Nicole Lavelle — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:11:49 +0000

Great write-up of a great project! Thank you, James.

I’m part of a team of five cyclists who will be riding this summer from Greensboro, Alabama to San Francisco on hand-built Common Cycles. We’re pedaling to spread the word about the Alabamboo initiative, COMMON, and the power of design to shape a positive future.

We’re raising funds to make the ride happen, and would love support!

You can pledge at IndieGoGo: http://www.indiegogo.com/ridealabamboo

Bam!

Thank you!