Yes, that's right! Not only is bamboo sufficiently stiff, it also is quite light, making it a great material for the construction of bike frames. The stalks grow in a nice "tube" shape ...

Hong Kong is one of the world's last remaining cities to use bamboo frames for modern construction and building repair, a practice which dates back centuries in China and other parts of Asia.

The sight of Hong Kong's high-rises encased in bamboo scaffolding may soon become a rarity after officials announced plans to ...