Ahh my two favorite topics finally merge in a new way. Bikes and environment.
BBC is the best. They have a story out on a 21 year old college student who has designed and produced a bike made of 95% cardboard. And its rideable. The only non-cardboard parts are the chain, tires, crank & rims. Even the spokes are cardboard.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7457220.stm
What I love most about this, is the outside of the box (pun intended) thinking. As an avid biker, I’m glad to see new ideas. As a environmentalist, its great to see new uses for organic materials.
This bike is estimated to be produced for $60. This is 5x cheaper than the bamboo bike I have been drooling over for a few years.