Studio Team
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.
Tag Archives: Bamboo
Bamboo Structure #1
This is the first post in a series on the structure of bamboo and some of the advantages and challenges we face in using it for bicycle construction. If you are building a bicycle frame, what do you want out … Continue reading
Bamboo Bike Studio Featured on the BBC!
In his recent “Life Cycle” piece for BBC In Business, Peter Day talks about the state of the bike business, including (at 24 mins, 50 secs), the Bamboo Bike Studio. Listen to it here.
Bamboo Bike Studio on Living on Earth
Living On Earth stopped by the Studio a while back, and we’re excited to announce the story by this great PRI show is now up. If you missed the air date, you can check out the piece in full here.
Bamboo Bike Studio in Urban Velo Magazine
The great people over at Urban Velo Magazine stopped by the shop recetly, and put together a great article, “Green-er Machines.” Click here to read the piece, and here to check all of awesome issue number 18. Photos by Ed Glazar
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
Posted in General News and Updates
Tagged Add new tag, Bamboo, Bamboo Bike Studio, bamboo books, Bike Builds, bike trailer, DIY, Sculpture
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Bamboo Bike Studio on Planet Green
Check out this recent story on the Bamboo Bike Studio from Planet Green. A Great look at the student experience of building a bike at the Studio.
Bamboo Bike Studio at Cooper-Hewitt Museum this Saturday
BBS is excited to announce that this Saturday, December 5th we’ll be part of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum‘s ongoing Drop-in Design Workshops. Stop by between 2:30-5:30 to ask questions about building bamboo bikes, and watch a live frame build … Continue reading
Bamboo Bike Studio in Metropolis Magazine
Metropolis magazine‘s just-published October issue includes a write up on bamboo bikes in Africa, including BBS’ own work to develop a factory in Ghana. If you get a chance pick up a copy at the magazine rack and check it … Continue reading
Bamboo Bike Studio on ABC Channel Seven Eyewitness News!
Channel Seven‘s Lauren Glassberg recently stopped by the Studio to interview Justin and Sean, and find out the five W’s behind the BBS. She even hopped on a bike, rode it around, and loved it! The spot also ran in … Continue reading
Bamboo Bike Studio in GOOD Magazine
GOOD, one of our favorite publications, recently stopped by the shop to write up a article on the Bamboo Bike Studio. Read it here:
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Tagged Africa, Bamboo, Bamboo Bike Project, Bamboo Bike Studio, Bike, Ghana, GOOD, Kenya
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