Boogaali Bikes

Kasoma Noordin

Boogaali Bikes are customized bamboo frames assembled into bicycles with standard components.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Boogaali Bikes are hand-crafted bicycle frames designed for varying terrains and are assembled with eco-friendly materials.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Thus far Boogaali Bikes have been exported to Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

BOOGAALI Bikes Uganda Ltd

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

350-450 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Iron bicycles on the local market

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Cyclists

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

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}

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

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

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

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

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

1 person

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

N/A

Maximum load capacity (kg)

Not determined ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

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 Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

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

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

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

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

10 – 15 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

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

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

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.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Calfee Design has tested the quality, strength and durability of Boogaali Bikes frames, and found them to be excellent. The designer is in the process of building a couple of frames that he is planning to take to USA during Fall 2019 for formal, independent testing so that he has formal test data.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Cyclists are encouraged to use helmets and to ride safely.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

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

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

S.C. Lakkad, J.M. Patel, 1981, Mechanical Properties of Bamboo, a Natural Composite, Fibre Science and Technology, 14(4), pp. 319-322

E. O. Agyekum, 2014, Life Cycle Assessment of Ghana-made bamboo-frame bicyclesand China-made conventional bicycles assembled and used in the Netherlands, M.S. Thesis

F. Penava, S. Jakovljević, Z. Alar, 2016, BAMBOO BICYCLE –PAST OR FUTURE?, Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems, 14(1), pp. 70-79

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

None

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

None

Other information

None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

The Boogaali Bikes are hand-crafted bicycle frames designed for varying terrains and are assembled with eco-friendly materials.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Thus far Boogaali Bikes have been exported to Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

BOOGAALI Bikes Uganda Ltd

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

350-450 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Iron bicycles on the local market

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Cyclists

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

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

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

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

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

1 person

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

N/A

Maximum load capacity (kg)

Not determined ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

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 Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

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

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

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

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

10 – 15 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

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

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Foreign laboratories have tested the efficacy of right woven bark cloth.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Cyclists are encouraged to use helmets and to ride safely.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

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

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

S.C. Lakkad, J.M. Patel, 1981, Mechanical Properties of Bamboo, a Natural Composite, Fibre Science and Technology, 14(4), pp. 319-322

E. O. Agyekum, 2014, Life Cycle Assessment of Ghana-made bamboo-frame bicyclesand China-made conventional bicycles assembled and used in the Netherlands, M.S. Thesis

F. Penava, S. Jakovljević, Z. Alar, 2016, BAMBOO BICYCLE –PAST OR FUTURE?, Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems, 14(1), pp. 70-79

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

None

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

None

Other information

None

Feedback

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Boogaali Bikes

Kasoma Noordin

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