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NAHBS 2015: Sojourner Cyclery’s wooden beauties & Snyder’s new commuter, more

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Sojourner Cyclery likes to use natural FRPs as opposed to man-made FRPs. Translation: Wood is nature’s “Fiber Reinforced Polymer”, which has been around long before carbon fiber was created in a lab. To be more specific, builder Jay Kinsinger uses walnut to create things like this disc brake road bike, a tandem that’s been ridden across the U.S., a tall unicycle and even a motorized mountain bike.

Pics of the show bikes, plus a “how he does it” video, and Snyder Cycles’ latest mountain bikes and more, below…

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Pricing on standard frames starts at $3,000, and the tandem is $5,000. This tall unicycle? Probably best to inquire directly. Check them out at SojournerCyclery.com.

SNYDER CYCLES

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Snyder’s new Sociale step-through city bike has relaxed geometry, but they say it’ll still handle its own on fast commutes. Unlike their others, this one’s only sold as a complete bike at $950. For that, you get a Nexus 3-speed internally geared hub, 37mm wide tires and a super loud bell. From there, an 11-speed hub upgrade is available, as are racks, fenders and other accessories to make it your own. Or add your own later on, all the mounts and bosses are there.

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Their Jackalope hardtail was shown with a sparkly new paint option…

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…and the new Shimano rear derailleur direct mount dropout. Check them out at SnyderCycles.com to see the rest of the line, which includes road, track and cyclocross models made in Atlanta, GA.

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Shiloh
Shiloh
9 years ago

Man! that is one D…! pretty frame. But, unless you are wealthy $3000 buys a very nice complete custom bike.

Greg
Greg
9 years ago

Man I love wooden bikes, I will never buy one but they are beautiful.

Ace
Ace
9 years ago

I usually dont think much of wood bicycles but this one is quite stunning.

S. Molnar
S. Molnar
9 years ago

The wooden bicycle reminds me of my old Dunlop Maxply laminated wood tennis racquet. I’ll take style over (slightly) improved performance any day.

Steveko
9 years ago

The wooded bicycles are phenomenal. Especially on a nice sunny day, when the natural grain and color just pop. On my coffee and doughnut ride, I have met them along the road, many times. The form, fit, and performance was excellent!

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