Just because a product is rendered in wood doesn’t necessarily elevate it above its metal or plastic original (case in point: not every wooden iPhone case is a standout; I’ve seen some clunkers recently).
Just because a product is rendered in wood doesn’t necessarily elevate it above its metal or plastic original (case in point: not every wooden iPhone case is a standout; I’ve seen some clunkers recently).
Founded in Strasbourg by Thierry Boltz and Claude Saos, BSG was the first to manufacture a wooden bike, the Wood B, entirely within France.
Founded in Strasbourg by Thierry Boltz and Claude Saos, BSG was the first to manufacture a wooden bike, the Wood B, entirely within France.
The four models of the Wood B can be customized with over 18 options of colored powder coating and six types of wood. Shown here is the Wood B Nexus 8 with a plywood ash frame and a Nexus eight-speed gear system and pedals, both from cycling company Shimano.
The four models of the Wood B can be customized with over 18 options of colored powder coating and six types of wood. Shown here is the Wood B Nexus 8 with a plywood ash frame and a Nexus eight-speed gear system and pedals, both from cycling company Shimano.
A detail of the aluminum handlebar and light-gray powder-coated steel frame.
A detail of the aluminum handlebar and light-gray powder-coated steel frame.
The seat is available in a saddle leather, shown here.
The seat is available in a saddle leather, shown here.
The Wood B Duomatic has a Sturmey Archer two-speed gear system with a plywood ash and black combination frame.
The Wood B Duomatic has a Sturmey Archer two-speed gear system with a plywood ash and black combination frame.
A custom leather bike bag; contact BSG for more information.
A custom leather bike bag; contact BSG for more information.
The Duomatic’s pedals are also sourced from Sturmey Archer.
The Duomatic’s pedals are also sourced from Sturmey Archer.
For a closer look at the bikes in action, a must-see is BSG’s Wood B video on Vimeo.
For a closer look at the bikes in action, a must-see is BSG’s Wood B video on Vimeo.
