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skuke wrote:
Granted, the following doesn't apply to the Calfee bamboo frame due to cost and availability, but the concept would be great for developing countries that have bamboo as an abundant resource.

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IIRC... one of the problems craig had when developing the bike as finding in quantity bamboo with the correct proportions he needed for each tube. Just having bamboo available wouldn't be enough. It would have to be the right kind.

Second, connecting the bamboo (lugs etc.) would still require great skill and care. I think both of these things would prevent bamboo from replacing cheap steel as the more economical material for inexpensive bikes.

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