# Wooden Retro Bicycles The Sman Cruiser Combines Creativity with Carpentry By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-03-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sman-cruiser References: [blog.gessato](http://blog.gessato.com/2012/03/14/sman-cruisers-by-arnolt-van-der-sman/) & [smancruisers](http://www.smancruisers.com/) The new Sman Cruiser is a wooden bike by designer Arnolt Van Der Sman, and it comes as the product of the designer's passion and mastery of creative carpentry. The bike is almost entirely comprised of wood, the exception being the rims. The main frame is carved out of ash while the detail and fender are made out of beech wood. The complementary colors of the two types of lumber create a trendy and elegant attraction. While not for the extreme bikers and BMX tricksters, the Sman Cruiser's ash wood makes the bike fairly resilient to shock, so don't worry about having to purchase crotch-padded pants. Arnolt Van Der Sman's Sman Cruiser comes as the result of perseverance, enthusiasm and skill. Topped with twelve layers of lacquer, this [retro-inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman) wooden bike is a polished and modish mode of transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wooden Bicycles:** Creating bicycles made primarily of wood presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly transportation. - **Creative Carpentry:** Exploring the combination of craftsmanship and design opens up possibilities for unique and customizable products. - **Retro-inspired Transportation:** Bringing back vintage aesthetics in transportation design can cater to niche markets seeking nostalgic and stylish options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Transportation:** The wooden bicycle industry can disrupt traditional bike manufacturing by promoting a more environmentally friendly alternative. - **Craftsmanship and Design:** The creative carpentry industry can offer innovative solutions by merging traditional woodworking techniques with modern design aesthetics. - **Niche Transportation Market:** The retro-inspired transportation industry can cater to consumers looking for unique and stylish options beyond conventional bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Production Timber Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredo-wooden-bikes.md) - [Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-wood-bike.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Bamboo Electric City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-electric-city.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md) - [Dutch-Style Cruiser eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-cruiser.md) - [E-Bike-Towed Wooden Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwoody-bicycle-caravan.md) - [Lightweight Bamboo Frame eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-easyrider.md)