# DIY Bamboo Bicycles The Bamboobee Bicycle Build Your Own Bike Kit Helps You Assemble Yours By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-your-own-bike References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/11/sustainable-diy-bike-kickstarter-succeeding-wildly.html) & [bamboobee.net](http://www.bamboobee.net/) This build your own bike kit allows you to make a [sustainable bamboo bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing) at home. From Bamboobee Bicycle, the kit was recently featured on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastix) and was wildly successful in its crowdfunding goal. When you order yours, instead of receiving an already assembled two-wheeled vehicle, you get the opportunity to build your own bike with cut-to-spec bamboo rods, cable clamps, hemp fiber and metal brackets. You also get assembly tools and an instructional manual. Rather than being seen as a flaw, the DIY aspect is a draw for consumers who can relish in their own manual labor. The Bamboobee Bicycle takes three days to make, considering you have to epoxy glue some parts and that has to dry before construction can continue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable DIY:** There is a trend of consumers seeking sustainable DIY options, such as building their own bamboo bicycles. - **Crowdfunding Success:** Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter enable the success of innovative projects like the Bamboobee Bicycle DIY kit. - **Personalized Manufacturing:** The popularity of DIY kits indicates a trend towards personalized manufacturing experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Transportation:** The sustainable nature of bamboo bicycles presents an opportunity for disruption in the transportation industry. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** The success of the Bamboobee Bicycle on Kickstarter highlights the potential for disruption in the crowdfunding industry. - **Home DIY:** The rise of DIY kits like the Bamboobee Bicycle indicates a disruption opportunity for the home improvement industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Bamboo Frame eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-easyrider.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlo-cuba.md) - [Self-Assembled E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-vanture.md) - [Bamboo Electric City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-electric-city.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [Plant Fibre-Based E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax.md) - [Self-Assembled Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-2.md) - [Consummately Customizable Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-commuter-bike.md) - [Customizable E-Bike Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byqee-e-bike-conversion.md)