Ride with style.
An Eker bike is guaranteed to make heads turn.
Designed in Sweden – Produced in Uganda
Riding properties
Riding properties
Feeling
An Eker bamboo bike has a distinctive feel that is different from other bike materials. Some riders describe it as having a lively feel, which can make for a fun and engaging ride.
Smooth and comfortable
Compared to bikes made of alloy or carbon, bamboo bikes offer a smoother and more comfortable ride. The natural shock-absorbing properties of bamboo make for a more forgiving ride over bumps and rough terrain. You'll feel less jarring and vibrations, and more in control.
In control
Bamboo bikes are known for their responsive handling, which means you'll feel more in control and connected to the bike while riding. This can be especially useful for navigating tight turns or technical sections of trail.
The sound
Because bamboo is a natural material, it tends to absorb sound differently than metal or carbon. This can result in a quieter ride, which can be a nice change of pace for riders who are used to the noisy hum of other bike materials.
Which bike suits you?
Mountain Bike
Eker Stark is a cross country mountain bike that is swift, strong and elegant. The frame is made by hand, all the way from harvesting the tubes to preparing and joining them into unique pieces of art which nevertheless can withstand extremely tough riding in all types of conditions.
Gravel
The Eker Grus gravel bike combines a light and rigid constructed frame, with top of the line components.
Road / Urban
Eker Varv is a versatile and adaptable commuter bike that is swift, smooth and elegant, weighing in at 9,8 kg. It can be fitted with mud guards and carriers, based on your needs.
“Together with the wide tires, it absorbs a lot of slight bumps and offers a level of comfort that you are not used to from a commonly rigid aluminum hardtail.”
— Stefan Weißenborn, Welt, June 2022
“Together with the wide tires, it absorbs a lot of slight bumps and offers a level of comfort that you are not used to from a commonly rigid aluminum hardtail.”
— Stefan Weißenborn, Welt, June 2022
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Why choose Eker?
- More lively riding feeling
- More forgiving ride over bumps and rough terrain
- Stronger material than steel
- Unique look
- Lower carbon footprint; the frame binds CO2
- Small scale and socially responsible manufacturing
- Hand built in every step ensuring high precision with a natural material
- Low energy manufacturing process
- As each frame is built by hand, you will be the only one riding this very bike
- The net emission of greenhouse gasses from an Eker frame is only 1,9 kg CO2e. A traditional aluminium frame emits 28,6 kgCO2e. (GWP - Total)
Why bamboo?
- One of the strongest material in nature, twice the tensile strength compared to steel
- Lightweight
- Effectively dampens and reduces vibrations
- The Eker bamboo is sustainably grown and has unique positive environmental properties
- Renewable material. Our tubes take around 3 years to reach perfect size and strength
- High ability to resist wear and tear
- Doesn’t crack easily and if a crack occurs it does most often not affect the riding or strength of the tube
- Easy to repair. Scratches and most cracks are only cosmetic but should still be taken care of – simply sand down, add epoxy or other strong bond and cover with protective layer of spray paint
Custom made – delivery within four weeks
- Choose your bike and your preferences.
- We’ll contact you regarding the payment och order confirmation.
- Sit back. Your bike is being assembled for you.
- Delivery to your door.
5 years warranty
When buying an Eker bamboo bike, you are granted 5 year warranty on all frames. That’s how certain we are that they will withstand wear an tear.
You can rest assure that the bikes are of highest quality – your only concern is where to take your first ride.
References:
Comparative Analysis Of The Tensile Strength Of Bamboo
-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11, NOVEMBER 2015
Carbon sequestration and carbon emissions reduction through bamboo forests and products
- INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO AND RATTAN ORGANISATION WORKING PAPER