________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                 Bamboo is grass, therefore the fastest growing wood plant on earth, a renewable resource that produces more oxygen and captures more CO2 than any other tree. World geographical distribution of bamboo. It is found in the tropics in abundance. There are several species of bamboo that can be used for different applications. A bamboo plantation when proper managed can grow stronger and be of many utilities, bringing benefits to human being. Bamboo in different life stages showing its biodegradability characteristics. If processed in connection with other natural materials a very low impact to the environment can be held. Cross-section zoom of a bamboo tube wall. Its fibers are more condensed in the outer part. Cross-section of a bamboo, an organic elliptical-round tube of low energy consumption made by nature. Longitudinal section of a bamboo, the long parallel fibers connected by nodes offers a great tensile strength. Light aircraft with a bamboo frame, by Santos Dumont, the pioneer of aviation, around year 1900. About 100 units were produced from year 1908 to 1910. One of the first bamboo bicycles, around year 1900, made with metal lugs and bamboo tubes. By that time there was even a special category for it in the bicycle race competitions. It is believed that it died early due to poor construction techniques. Copyright © 2009 flaviodeslandes.com Bamboo grows all over the world in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate climates zones. In the scientific literature it is represented with more than one thousand different species, from the ornamental ones to large tonnage and small. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth. Old as mankind From ancient times man has used Bamboo for construction of houses, furniture, fences, mats as well as objects of decorative and personal use - and also as a source of food. Bamboo is attracting more and more interest of researches who are revealing new and important uses from bamboo. To learn from bamboo One of the most promising ones is its use in the construction of structures. The special combination of flexibility, strength and weight makes bamboo a versatile material in many dynamic structures where forces are working in different directions. It seems that bamboo has been created to accomplish a structural function, since its natural design of hollow segments connected by knots and its fiber constitution, combines lightness and high resistance. Process The bamboo is hand picked in Brazil and carefully selected. It is dried, and then its surface is treated and sealed to preserve it. During the construction various specialized manufacturing techniques are applied to utilize the peculiar structure and properties of the material. The frames are hand made in Denmark and Flavio is constantly developing the sustainability of the processes. Good for you You are not only making a statement but also improving your ride comfort thanks to bamboo's flexible yet rigid capabilities. Good for us all By biking and by using sustainable materials you are reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to a `healthier´ world.