Flat-pack Sandwichbike - the bicycle IKEA would make

Making bicycles from wood is nothing new. In 1790, the timber-built Celerifere might have done without pedals, or even steering, but it represented cutting edge bike technology of its day nonetheless. Nowadays the use of wood, bamboo and even cardboard as a primary building material for bicycles is the preserve of low-volume, but highly creative makers.

According to bicycle makers PedalFactory, "If you can make a sandwich, you can make a Sandwichbike"

The Sandwichbike is the bicycle that IKEA might make – a plywood construction bicycle that can be unpacked and put together in just 45 minutes. The single-speed bike comprises 19 parts delivered in a box along with the tools required to assemble it

{{cta-cycling}}

The bike is heavy, poorly equipped and relatively expensive, but to compare it with a conventional bike is to miss the point. The Sandwichbike is a toy – a collector’s item that reminds us how far the bicycle has evolved since the time of the Celerifere.

Every cycle insurance policy from the ETA includes cover against theft, accidental damage and vandalism – and there is no additional charge for custom builds. Get an instant quote online or give us a call on 0300 000 1234 to discuss your bike.