Objective: Exceed the Vancourite-hipster threshold by building a fixed-gear bicycle using bamboo and carbon fibre.

Challenges:

• Constructing a frame jig to allow freedom around joints for carbon-fibre layup
• Accounting for the non-uniformity of bamboo poles at the frame lugs
• Maintaining compatibility with standard bicycle components
• Ensuring the frame is treated for typical"Wet" Coast weather

Awards:

• First Prize - Hand Tools Only Instructables Contest
• First Prize - Teach It! Instructables Contest, Sponsored by Dremel

Track bicycle custom geometry.

Frame dimensions with tubes shown to determine the required cut lengths of bamboo.

Frame jig modeled in SolidWorks.

Bamboo poles after heat treatment in the oven, preparing for the next heat treatment.

Dry fitting of bamboo poles after mitering.

Bottom bracket junction with mitered bamboo.

Slotted bamboo to fit the dropouts.

Frame wrapped, sanded, and ready for finishing details.

Applying the final touches to the bottom bracket.

Aaaand we're done!

For a detailed step-by-step guide, head over to my Instructable.