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DIY bamboo+hemp bike frame

I saw a picture of a bamboo bike and decided I had to have one.  I found out that professionally built bamboo frames cost a few thousand dollars so I decided to build one myself. I had a lot of fun and I hope that you can make one too by following these instructions.

The bike I made is a track bike for commuting to work.  The bicycle was inspired by Craig Calfee who makes much nicer bamboo bikes.  I really wanted something with a minimum of fancy technology and carbon fiber (although I sprang for the carbon fork).  I used epoxy and hemp fibers on all the joints (no pun intended).   The track bike also makes it easy in that it is a very simple bike - no gears, cable routings, rear brake or derailers.

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