Boogaali Bikes

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$450.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

BOOGAALI Bikes Uganda Ltd

Manufacturing/Building Method

This product is manually produced at Kasoma's workshop at Zzana on Entebbe Road in Wakiso District with a capacity of 10 frames in 3 months. Based on the user's weight, the manufacturer decides the thickness of the bamboo frame. ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

Bikes can be ordered directly from the manufacture through the BOOGAALI Bikes website.

Distributions to Date Status

The designer estimated that he has sold over 500 frames.Interview with manufacturer

Design Specifications

Boogaali bikes are custom made of smooth and strengthened bamboo frames with a bark cloth from the bark tree to strengthen the joints.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own.

Replacement Components

There isn't any replacement components in the frame.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Lifecycle

10 - 15 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Designer specified performance targets include: lightweight, strong, durable and excellent vibration dampening effects.

Vetted Performance Status

No testing has been completed on this product. International research has been done on bamboo.  A university in South Africa investigated strategies to standardize manufacturing process of bamboo for best results . Portsmouth University in UK found that bamboo is a good material for bikes. Foreign laboratories have tested the efficacy of right woven bark cloth.

Safety

Cyclists are encouraged to use helmets and to ride safely.

Complementary Technical Systems

The manufacturer only builds the frame, other parts such as wheels, pedals and handles are needed.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

None

Evaluation methods

None

Other Information

None