# Shock-Absorbant Wooden Bikes This Resilient Bicycle Has a Spring Effect on Uneven City Roads By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-bikes References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/09/niko-schmutz-bicycle-concentric-wooden-frame/) & [lockerdome](https://lockerdome.com/6553689557045825/8103723490755092) These [wooden bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwoody-bicycle-caravan) designed by student Niko Schmutz not only look stunning but have features more functional than those of bicycles crafted from metal. The oak that the frame consists of is actually more resilient and harder to crack than metal. The natural properties of wood also mean that the bike is more flexible on bumpy city roads -- lending to a comfortable, spring-like ride. With three concentric layers, the bike's frame resembles a tree trunk's rings. The oak is a beautiful light color with a lacquer that makes its smoothness pop. The rest of the bicycle is black with shiny and matted styles, topped off with leather-covered handles. These wooden bicycles are really [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames), appearing to be the modern carpenter's choice mode of transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Resilient Wooden Bikes:** The use of oak frames in bicycles provides a more resilient and crack-resistant alternative to metal, paving the way for sustainable and durable transportation solutions. - **Flexible Wood Technology:** The incorporation of natural wood properties in bike frames allows for a more comfortable, spring-like ride on uneven city roads, offering an opportunity for innovative and eco-friendly urban mobility solutions. - **Artistic Craftsmanship:** The combination of wood and leather in the design of wooden bicycles creates visually stunning works of art, opening up possibilities for unique and stylish transportation options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The use of shock-absorbant wooden frames in bicycles presents an opportunity for sustainable and resilient transportation solutions in the cycling industry. - **Sustainable Materials:** The development of eco-friendly wooden bike frames highlights the potential for sustainable materials in various industries, including transportation and design. - **Artisanal Manufacturing:** The incorporation of wood and leather craftsmanship in bicycle design showcases the potential for artisanal manufacturing techniques to create unique and visually appealing products in the consumer goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md) - [Limited Production Timber Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredo-wooden-bikes.md) - [Shock-Absorbing Urban Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bicycles.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) - [Plant Fibre-Based E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax.md) - [Plastic-Forward Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcyl-bike.md) - [Cork Bicycle Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-bicycle-seat.md) - [Bamboo Electric City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-electric-city.md)