# Plywood Bicycle Andrew Maynard OLC Bike By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-11-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-maynards-olc-bike-bicycle-made-from-plywood References: [andrewmaynard.au](http://www.andrewmaynard.com.au/Site/houses/Pages/OLC.html#3) Andrew Maynard, an Australian Architect, is well known for his stylish, environmentally sustainable designs. The OLC bike is one of his most remarkable works, all of the building material was low cost since it's all recycled. Using [CNC Technology](http://www.komo.com/CNC%20Routers/Machine%20Construction/cnc_technology.htm) it can be assembled quickly and easily. It's made from plywood and the bike gears, chains, brakes and lights are all covered within the ply webs of the bike carcass. Its concept design is a perfect solution for metropolitan transportation problems. The OLC bike is cheap... really cheap. You can have it for $35. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Transportation:** Andrew Maynard's Plywood Bicycle shows the potential of sustainability in transportation through the use of recycled materials and an innovative construction process using CNC technology. - **Low-cost Manufacturing:** The use of CNC technology and recycled materials in the creation of the OLC bike demonstrates the potential for low-cost manufacturing in industries with similar production processes. - **Compact Designs:** The unique design of the OLC bike offers an example of the potential for compact, environmentally sustainable product designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The use of CNC technology and recycled materials offers an opportunity for disruption in the bike manufacturing industry by enabling cost-effective and sustainable production methods. - **Sustainable Design:** Andrew Maynard's Plywood Bicycle demonstrates the potential for sustainable design practices in architecture and product design. - **Alternative Transportation:** The OLC bike's unique design offers an opportunity for disruption in the transportation industry by creating a low-cost and environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional modes of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [Recycled Plastic Waste Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igusbike.md) - [Limited Production Timber Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredo-wooden-bikes.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ossby-geo.md) - [Plant Fibre-Based E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Plastic-Forward Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md)