Caught this one skimming under the surface.

Sylvan Cycles out of the US is playing around with some faceted wood prototype frames. These are somewhat different that the other wood frames we’ve looked at in that they are using a faceted composite wood. The ‘look’ is interesting but I can’t get past the fact that the main tubes look like pencils…

In their words: “Our proprietary wood composite technology enables us to create frames that bring together a rare combination of performance, comfort and sustainability. The result is bicycles that offer exceptional ride quality, high-performance, and great looks. (Actually, they’re drop-dead gorgeous, a blast to ride, and green by design.) They’re forward-rolling examples of what’s possible.

Our proprietary construction processes utilize sustainable materials in ways that rival or surpass conventional frame materials for performance. For example, our wood-composite tubes are as stiff as comparable steel tubes — but 30% lighter; offer damping properties similar to titanium, superior impact resistance to carbon — and the incomparable aesthetic of wood”

They seem to be offering a range of frames, including a 26 and 29″ XC frame.

Check out Sylan Cycles [here]

Tags: bicycle, frame, sylvan, wood