Originally Posted by
alathIN
It is probably heresy to say this, but I would be interested to know the overall environmental impact of bamboo that is cut down from a forest somewhere, shipped across the ocean, coated in volatile organic compounds to make it water proof, and all the other processes that go into this, versus a steel frame. Also correct for the expected useful life span of both. Is this really a greener bike, or just a greenwashed bike?
Bicycles are factory products. If I had to guess, I would suppose these are probably worse than the others if only because their volume is so low. For what it's worth, the appeal for me is not anything about the environment. It looks like a fun and tractable project with a rewarding output.
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Genesis 49:16-17
"Well, well!" said Holmes, impatiently. "A good cyclist does not need a high road. The moor is intersected with paths and the moon is at the full."