R4 Pursuit Wooden Bicycle by Renovo

The only thing that I see when I view any type of wooden bicycle is the frame shattering after hitting an unexpected pot hole and sending an arrow-shaft-sized splinter straight into the right quadracep of the cyclist. I’ll never understand the fascination with wooden frames, but trendy environmentalist types and designers seem to love them. The R4 Pursuit, designed by Ken Wheeler for Portland-based Renovo Hardwood Bicycles, features a monocoque frame composed by bonding two hollow wood halves together with epoxy. For a more detailed break-down of how a wooden bike comes to be, check out Renovo’s description. For those that never actually want to ride one, but enjoy the striking, multi-toned looks, skip to the gallery after the break and check out some more shots. [via Core 77]