We've achieved the ideal balance between stiffness, weight and compliance. Feel the responsiveness and power transfer when you go all out.
- Complete builds start around 22 lbs -
Hardwood soaks up bumps and dampens out rough rides. Ride longer and go anywhere with less impact on your body.
Experience the feeling of being one with the road. You'll feel solidly connected and yet protected from the harsh road surfaces. Best of all, we source our wood from sustainable sources.
Ditch the plans and see where the ride takes you. The no.124 adventure bike features an upgraded hard maple frameset with massive tire clearance, thru-axles, flat mount hydraulic disc brakes, and internal cable routing.
Designed for urban adventures – featuring a strong, lightweight geometry that soaks up bumps, while channeling the beautiful simplicity of nature. You’ll be inventing reasons to rip around the city.
Our award winning and ISO-certified design is now available as a woodworking kit. All materials are included so that you can enjoy the fun and rewarding experience of building and riding your own hardwood bike frame.
What a great ride! Gravel, crevices, rocks, potholes all sucked up by this incredibly designed bicycle. Standing up on a climb proved that the bottom bracket has plenty of built-in stiffness. Can't wait to go for another ride!! Thanks guys for the passion, hours and thoroughness that went into my new favorite bike.
"The geometry is bang-on, so setting up fit was a delight, to the point that I see running drops or flats working great. It felt like I could race Cross, while having the vibration dampening I love in the rear triangle; no noticeable flex for chain stays close to 46cm. Meticulous craftmanship that pairs well with creative component solutions."
"When I first encountered the Urban Scout, my brain immediately sized up the model and computed two things – beautiful, yet heavy. But when I went to pick the bike up, I was astounded at how light it was. [...] While these bikes might look stunning, they are actually much more impressive when they hit the road. It’s like being one with a bike. [...] I just wanted to keep riding!"
"Normal Bikes are both beautiful and functional. They're made by hand, and made very meticulously. The thought, engineering, and care that has gone into the development of the bikes is unparalleled. [...] Jess and Chris are an amazing couple who are invested in supporting the cycling community by creating a unique product. Not only do you end up with an incredibly well-made, unique wooden bike to show off around town; you'll be supporting an amazing local business and the people behind it."
The Urban Scout won the People's Choice Award at it's debut appearance at the Philly Bike Expo in 2018. A beautiful artistic rendering of the bike is now featured on the 2019 Expo Poster.
