Swoopy wooden bike
 

[Closed] Swoopy wooden bike

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http://inhabitat.com/yojiro-oshimas-bike-prototype-is-made-entirely-from-wood/

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Posted : 26/03/2013 9:30 am
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It's a beautiful thing.

* remains unconvinced *


 
Posted : 26/03/2013 9:34 am
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Those cranks definitely appear to be metal.

Could somebody explain to me what the point of it is?


 
Posted : 26/03/2013 9:39 am
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clips and reflectors are odd.


 
Posted : 26/03/2013 9:44 am
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Could somebody explain to me what the point of it is?

Does it actually need to have 'a point'? It's a design project by a student, and I think it's quite remarkable that someone just tried to do it and was, by the look of it, successful.


 
Posted : 26/03/2013 10:06 am
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As a study in workmanship with wood its amazing. But as a bike I find it grotesque. Design for design's sake.


 
Posted : 26/03/2013 10:13 am
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no front brake and the rear isn't attached!

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Posted : 26/03/2013 10:18 am
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Does it actually need to have 'a point'?

Depends whether it's supposed to be a bike or just a design statement to be hung on the wall.

Though I am impressed that it "features a sculptural wooden frame that softens the ride while retaining an optimal level of stiffness"


 
Posted : 26/03/2013 10:23 am
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it ll look grubby as anything in no time
needs a good coat o'varnish


 
Posted : 26/03/2013 10:26 am
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It's a beautiful thing.

* remains unconvinced *

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That help?

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Posted : 26/03/2013 10:29 am
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As a study in workmanship with wood its amazing

As a study in CNC router programming it's completely mundane... ๐Ÿ˜ฏ


 
Posted : 26/03/2013 12:04 pm