Bandha Bikes
Bandha Bikes
Bandha Bikes are Bamboo bikes manufactured for transportation in Uganda.
This product is no longer in production. Interview with designer
Bandha Bikes was a project to increase access to transportation for people in Ugandan villages. By creating and distributing bamboo bikes, they helped residents achieve basic needs and access to resources. Having identified local sources of bamboo to harvest sustainably, Bandha imported hemp wrap and steel parts for the remainder of the bicycle, bringing the estimated build cost to the 250 USD.
Check out their promotional video here.
In addition to selling the bicycle, Bandha also taught their local community of Jinja, Uganda, how to build, maintain and repair their own bicycle.
Bandha Bikes
The cost of the bicycle is 250 USD, the retail price is unknown.
Competing options would include existing local bike manufacturers and distributors, as well as international organizations with a presence in the region, such as Buffalo Bikes from World Bicycle Relief. In addition, options such as commute by foot or bus would be part of the competition.
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Low-income individuals lacking other options for transportation, and those seeking income-generating opportunities that are connected to bicycle ownership
