Mining aluminum is an energy consuming process that sometimes requires us to cut down portions of forests in order to be able to extract it, so Guilherme Pella and Nicolas Rutzen assembled a plant-based bicycle. The two designers claim that Astan Bike is "a bike made of natural fibers that is lighter and stronger than aluminum bikes."

According to Yanko Design, in order to assemble the components, they used resin and the natural fibers out of which the bike is made are measured and cut using laser technology for the highest precision.

To make the bicycle stronger than classic ones, Pella and Rutzen designed a lattice structural frame, which they patented.

The benefit of this frame isn't only the resistance, but also the ability to absorb bumps and vibrations better, which results in a more comfortable ride, not to mention the 4.5 kilogram weight, which makes the bike easy to carry around if needed.

The duo also takes pride in the fact that their bicycle is more sustainable, so "according to researchers from universities in Santa Catarina in Brazil, and São Carlos in São Paulo, ASTAN proved to be a 95% more sustainable production process than aluminum and carbon fiber.”

Photo source: Yankodesign.com