Splinter Bike Quantum Created on the Occasion of 2012 London Olympics
At the Power of Making exhibition last year at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, one of the major attractions was an all wooden bike named the Splinter Bike. Michael Thompson the creator of the wooden bike was encouraged by the tremendous response and created a second version also that created a speed record for a bike in its category. The 2012 London Olympics is a really special event particularly for the Londoners and Michael Thompson has built a special Splinter Bike Quantum (SBQ ) edition for the occasion. It is an improved version of the basic model with a more advanced gearing setup and adjustable seat height. The bike was launched and put up on display at the Adain Avion event at the London 2012 Festival. The visitors would be able to mount and ride the all wooden bike. Displayed in a Converted DC-9 Airplane Adain Avion London 2012 Cultural Olympiad had especially requested Michael Thompson to create the special edition wooden bike. They have put i...