Diodra S3, the very light bamboo e-bike

The S3 e-bike weighs only 15 kg, an interesting innovation in the bicycle sector.Let's discover together the characteristics of this medium and the qualities of bamboo.

It comes from Romania the'bamboo e-bike made by the start-up Diodra Tech which boasts the weight of suns 15 kilograms and which is why it is presented as one of the lightest electric bicycles on the market.

Let's go together to see the characteristics of this vehicle, keeping in mind that bamboo bikes are nothing new and have already come a long way in the world, particularly in Asia and Africa.

Bamboo bike from the late 19th century

The first evidence of bamboo bicycles dates back to end of the 19th century.Many patents were filed in that period, taken up again a century later by an American university that studied solutions for low cost and high quality productions to be carried forward in sub-Saharan Africa.

Today, bamboo bicycles occupy a niche segment with manufacturers spread across the United States, South America, Asia and Africa, where unique handmade pieces are often produced, linked to socio-ecological projects, as in the case of the brand Bambike of Manila, Philippines.

Why bamboo is a good material for bicycles

Traditionally used in many Asian and African countries, bamboo has also been rediscovered in the West for some years as a material natural suitable for various uses, from toothbrushes to pieces of furniture, from fabrics to gene paper, right through to bicycles.In particular, in the case of two wheels, it is particularly interesting because resistant, flexible and lightweight.The bamboo frame in fact it absorbs vibrations due to the roughness of the terrain, offering a soft and pleasant ride.

Several brands have produced pieces that we have seen on the catwalk over the years, including during the Design week Milanese, where the model landed in 2017 Gobamboo.

Around Europe and the rest of the world, it is also not difficult to find workshops and manufacturers who invite customers to do it yourself, that is, to self-build your own bamboo bicycle.

The S3 bamboo e-bike, minimalism and resistance

One was studied for this model minimalist and essential style, with a clean design, with integrated cables and battery and motor housed in the hub.The handlebar, seat post and components are made in aluminium, other light material.

The start-up has worked to ensure the durability of the bamboo frame and resistance to atmospheric agents, for which a specific coating was applied in addition to three layers of paint.

Comfort, safety and technology

The S3 has one 300 Wh lithium ion battery with a range of 100 kilometres, while the 250W motor allows one maximum speed of 25 km/h, in line with the standards imposed in Europe.

Security is guaranteed by puncture-proof tyres Continental And Shimano hydraulic disc brakes.

Diodra also makes available an application for smartphones to easily make adjustments and access data on the routes taken.The promotional price is 2,200 euros, while the same model in the muscular version, the M8, costs 1,600 euros.