Wood on Wheels
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Here, Nick Coates shows us an innovative way to work with a wide range of coppiced wood - to produce high-performance bicycles. With his considerable engineering experience and keen interest in working with sustainable materials, Nick has designed a unique and naturally beautiful product as a social enterprise. Pyrography artwork, by Nick`s daugher Emma, is an eye-catching addition to the bike poles. To find out more: www.beamz.org.uk An Adliberate film www.adliberate.co.uk for WoodlandsTV http://www.woodlands.co.uk/tv
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Wow, absolutely mind blowing innovation. How would I get involved in this? I'd love to work in coppicing or production of manufactured items.
+Anthony Jacobs
Hi Anthony. Drop me a line. [email protected] Nick
fantastic
how did they hollow out the wood/
"Betula" = perfect name. Great idea.
All I can say is Wow! I sure hope all the countries in the world can start to adapt to a more sustainable way of life at some point before it's to late. Great video!
Fantastico! Grazie
I love it!!! Is anyone making these in the US? The carbon footprint of shipping one here would defeat much of the sustainability value.
I wonder how much energy it takes to build a. battle tank to secure cheap fuel
+Tony Watson
Hi Tony. We decided to stick with the conventional bike format. That particular joint is glued, pinned, natural composite reinforced and bound so if anything it is probably over-engineered. We hope to have video material soon which demos the bike being ridden hard and abused to underline our complete faith in wood.
Nick Coates
December 12, 2015