Bam Bent!

Posted on December 22, 2009 by .
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Behold the bamboo built recumbent trike.

bamboo recumbent trike

Monash University industrial design student Alexander Vittouris in Melbourne, Australia designed this three wheeled recumbent “Naturally Derived Personal Mobility Vehicle” using a bamboo fiber and resin composite, something like the bamboo composite that mad scientist Brano Meres showed off in 2008.

In his design contest submission, Vittouris writes:

The philosophy of urban personal mobility as well as recreational transportation fits well with the configuration of a recumbent tricycle. The reclined position places the rider in a comfortable situation whilst the inherent nature of the design offers stability. The BamTrike also offers generous side storage pockets for carrying goods, which eliminates the need of wearing a cumbersome backpack.

See the full description @ Australian Design Award – James Dyson Award student entries: “BamTrike – Naturally derived personal mobility.” Via Yanko Design: Bam Trike Personal Mobility Device and props to Wes.



See also:

  1. Brano Meres bamboo composite frame
  2. City Recumbent
  3. Interbike 2009: Big Bamboo
  4. Triple amputee on a trike


  • Duncan Watson

    That is a very cool trike. I passed it on. Thanks.

  • Duncan Watson

    That is a very cool trike. I passed it on. Thanks.

  • dexey

    A triumph of design over form? How would you wear a backpack, cumbersome or otherwise, on a recumbent trike anyway?

  • dexey

    A triumph of design over form? How would you wear a backpack, cumbersome or otherwise, on a recumbent trike anyway?

  • Travis

    Dexey – That particular design has areas for storage already built into it. You'd throw your backpack into one of those pockets.On a traditional trike, I've used messenger bags and slung them to the side after cinching up the shoulder strap. Or you can go with a portable pannier solution.

  • Travis

    Dexey – That particular design has areas for storage already built into it. You'd throw your backpack into one of those pockets.

    On a traditional trike, I've used messenger bags and slung them to the side after cinching up the shoulder strap. Or you can go with a portable pannier solution.