Zuri handcrafted bamboo bicycles out of Africa
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Zuri's bamboo bicycles come in several styles
The Zuri Jungle is at home in the brush
The Zuri Jungle is a bamboo mountain bike
Zuri claims the bamboo frame's dampness "redefines the hardtail"
Zuri isn't shy about putting bamboo's durability to the test
The Urban Speed is a geared road bicycle
The Urban City fixed gear bicycle
The Urban Jungle gets a 100mm Suntour suspension fork
The Urban Fixie Gold has a deeper reddish-brown appearance
The Urban Fixie is outfitted in loud components
Zuri's bikes start at around 2,500 euros
Zuri bicycles can stand out just about anywhere
Zuri chose the bright-colored components as a contrast to the Urban Fixie's natural bamboo frame
Zuri chose the bright-colored components as a contrast to the Urban Fixie's natural bamboo frame
Zuri bicycles are handcrafted in Zambia
Zuri bicycles are designed to be as much a style statement as a means of transportation
Zuri is a Munich-based company
Zuri chose the bright-colored components as a contrast to the Urban Fixie's natural bamboo frame
So far, Zuri lists current and upcoming dealers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria
Zuri was recently the ISPO BrandNew Overall Winner
Article Summary
No matter how many bamboo bicycles we see - and we have seen a few - they continue to astound with their otherworldly looks. Zuri is a German operation that hand builds bicycles in Africa out of locally sourced bamboo. It's multi-hued bamboo-framed bikes are designed for both city commuting and mountain biking.
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