Our Technical Editor has been riding around on a wooden bike for the past couple of years now and personally thinks it’s one of the best rides in his stable. The advantages of making a bike out of wood are scientifically proven, and Portland’s Renovo have a new model with looks to match.
My grandfather had a great passion for woodwork and the time I spent in his workshop, my nostrils full of the scent of wood shavings and sawdust, instilled within me a deep appreciation for the craft. The frames by Portland’s Renovo Bicycles are, compared to Pa’s turning, a whole ‘nother level.
Portland’s Renovo Bikes, makers of the bicycle equivalent of wooden yachts, have scored a coup: they’ve just collaborated with Audi to enable a foray into…
