Turns out that when the Professor built a bamboo bicycle on "Gilligan's Island," he was on to something. Bamboo is an ideal material for a bike because can withstand over 2,000 pounds of pressure and absorb the bumps of the road quite nicely. Oh, and because bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on Earth, it's completely sustainable and renewable. It's also recyclable - as are 90 percent of the materials that go into this bike from the lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber that the world's best racing bikes use to the lithium magnesium battery. This is a real green machine.
The Kilowatt Bikes Bamboo model makes it easy to go green in style in three configurations - the Electric version, the Pedal version and the funky Pedal-Mini Version. One ride and you'll realize it's smart like the Professor and hot like Ginger. Or Mary Ann.
The Bamboo Electric
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The frame: The solid bamboo and the carbon fiber are 100 percent recyclable materials that reduce the weight without compromising frame strength. But don't worry, the laminated bamboo will last as long as you own the bike.
The brakes: Avid Disc Brakes offer incredible stopping power and near trouble-free performance.
The seat: The special ergonomically designed seat comes in a variety of colors.
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The tires: The Kenda Tires have a center-ridge section for smoother pedaling and numerous dispersion grooves for better grip in wet conditions.
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