15.04.11 — Full plastic bike

Schiko just popped in to show off his latest purchase: A 1982 swedish Itera bicycle, entirely made of plastic. Apparently these things were banned in Germany and it is easy to see why: The entire assembly is so wobbly that it’s almost brave to actually ride it. But still, three speed drivetrain, factory installed battery powered light and pre-installed lock are pretty cool features for a bike from that time. Plus the strange frame and the giant 28” 8-spoke rims make for a dope look.
More info on the history of the project can be found here at Wikipedia.

Posted by ltz