A weekend of creativity and customization

I am joined by two other enthusiastic bike builders for Bamboo Bicycles Beijing's 35th workshop - an American intern, new to the city and looking for a bike to get around, and a German student who plans to take his bicycle home as the ultimate memento of his stay in China.

At first, we select bamboo based on whether we want a consistent look or a mix of light, dark, burnt or weathered pieces.

This is just the start of being able to personally craft and tailor our bicycles to look exactly how we want them to. We have our own set of measurements to work from, so our bike frames are specifically designed according to our heights. Throughout the bike-making process, we are encouraged to be creative.