American fashion designer Marc Jacobs has launched a very limited edition bamboo bicycle in collaboration with Panda Bicycles, that runs a cool $5000. Handmade at Panda Bicycles headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, the stylish bicycles are a combination of bamboo frame with steel lugs and a nice sprinkling of Velo Orange components. A total of ten bikes were made, with two of each of the five colorways available. The bikes are available now at Marc Jacobs select stores worldwide. Could you see yourself riding one?
Here’s the full specification as listed on the Marc Jacobs site:
Frame: Bamboo with steel lugs.
Fork: Chromoly Steel, crown lugged, eyelets for rack/fenders
Headset: Velo Orange Grand Cru 1 1/8th Threadless
Handlebar: Velo Orange Left bank
Grips: Brooks leather tape
Stem: Velo Orange Threadless Stem, 25.4 +/- 17 deg:
Brakes: Velo Orange Grand Cru Zeste Canti Brakes
Brake Levers: Dia Compe Inverse Brake Levers
Crankset: Velo Orange Grand Cru single ring
Bottom Bracket: Velo Orange Grand Cru, English Thread
Chain: KMC 3/32 single speed, silver
Cog: Shimano MX single speed, 16 tooth 1/2 or 3/32 compatible
Hubs: Front – Velo Orange Grand Cru High Flange Front Hub. Rear – Velo Orange Grand Cru High Flange Rear Freewheel Hub
Rims: Velo Orange Diagonale 700c
Spokes: DT Swiss Champions, silver
Tires: Grand Bois Extra Leger blk sidewall
Pedals: Velo Orange Road Pedal, Sealed Bearings
Saddle: Brooks B17
Seatpost: Velo Orange Uno
Front Rack: Velo Orange Porteur Rack
Rear Rack: Velo Orange Constructeur Rack
Fenders: Velo Orange Hammered 45mm fenders set
Cables: Silver braided