Land speed record on wooden bike

Michael Thompson in Norfolk, UK is building a wooden bike. His friend James Tully will attempt a world land speed record for a wooden bike on this bike.

Unlike many previous wooden bikes, Thompson’s bike has no metal parts — he’s aimed for 100% wood and glue. That means no chain, no screws, or bolts. It means a wood saddle, wood crank and spindle, wood steerer, wood gears, and even wood wheels.

Thompson calls his bike The Splinter Bike.

Props to Edwin.

See also:

1. Japanese shipbuilder creates wooden bicycles
2. NAHBS: Renovo wooden bicycle
3. CED Wooden Hub
4. Paul Bunyan’s wooden bicycle