Originally Posted by
blickblocks
Have you thought about getting a quality used bike? Some great bikes go for peanuts on Craigslist. Then you're not really supporting anything but a healthy environment for everything.
Only leather saddles and bar wrap are directly nonvegan. Manufacturing anything is bad for the environment, but I'd rather ride a bike than drive a car.
I already have a "used" bike (used by me). If I do buy a new bike, the saddle, bar wrap are the main things I'm concerned with.
To get a totally vegan bike, made by all vegans using all parts made by vegans would be a daunting task (but woth a chuckle or two thinking about it).
Jigs