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Safe in the Saddle (3), The Bicycle as a Design Statement

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March 29, 2015

The bicycle is no longer just a mode of transportation, its a style statement and a way of life. A new trend: environmentally friendly bikes made of renewable materials like bamboo or wood, or bikes out of recycled auto-parts! Industrial designer and boat-builder Jan Gunneweg makes exclusive bikes out of walnut wood costing up to 16,000 euros!

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