>>162304Bamboo is a fairly popular material for bikes. It has a good strength to weight ratio, is easy to work with. It also dampens vibrations better than metal or carbon fibre frames, making it ideal for touring.
I decided to finally get rid of my department store psuedo-road bike for a cyclocross bike. I managed to pick up a Specialized Tricross Sport Disc in brand new condition for under £500. Now I need to convert it into something a little more /out/worthy.