If you think of technology as a work of art, Gus has taken the technology to a new level of art in his wooden bikes. Here are the two I have seen:
more photos here, and here. Gus has a blog here with more details their construction. You can drop him a line with questions at <ridejapan@gmail.com>
Bicycle art is just popping out of the woodwork now! (pun intended!)
Very nice effect. Was wondering if the wood was applied over a steel frame, or if the whole frame is wood. Looks like the first pic is an all-wood frame. The headtube appears to be fastened on with flat-head wood-screws through those scalloped flanges on the sides. I love the motorcycle-style forks! I’ll bet that ain’t no Brookes saddle, though! Ouch, my butt hurts just to look at it!
VERY nice woodwork!
Will have to come check out your workshop sometime Gus. I was very impressed with the wood frame bike you were riding on Thursday morning.