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My name is Marty Odlin, I am the cofounder of the Bamboo Bike Studio.
I also do work on the Bamboo Bike Project and at the Center for Sustainable Engineering at Columbia University.
I like surfing, skiing, camping, fishing, and building things with my friends.
The Studio is about sharing our experiences and passion for building with like minded and interested people.
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Bamboo Bike Kit in Alabama
Greensboro, Alabama’s BikeLab is about more than fixing bikes and building a few frames. Their goal is to create a self-sustaining, community-operated bike workshop. BikeLab directors Blair and Mark welcomed me and some kits down to come build frames with bamboo straight from their … Continue reading
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San Francisco Bike Studio
Build your own bike in San Francisco at Bamboo Bike Studio. My name is Sean. As part of the team at Bamboo Bike Studio, I’ve been lucky enough to help over 100 people build their own bikes in Brooklyn. My … Continue reading
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Weekend Workshop Dates Added at Bamboo Bike Studio
We’re excited about how many folks are coming to build their own bikes this Summer and Fall. Not everyone was able to get the date they wanted, so we’ve added a few more workshop opportunities–dates are below. Come make your … Continue reading
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Reading List: Working with Bamboo
We’re lucky to receive emails from all types of DIYers–artists, gardeners, craftsmen–eager to start working with bamboo. Here are some resources that have helped us make the most of “nature’s composite.” “Bamboo World” by Victor Cusack The International Network for … Continue reading
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Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund
We’ve been very lucky to work with Yele.org to work on creating jobs and improving transportation in Haiti. In the wake of the earthquake, please help Haiti meet its basic needs. Donate to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund online at http://www.yele.org/ or … Continue reading
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Building Community: Harry Schwartzman and NY Bike Jumble
Have your portrait taken on 15 November. Continue reading