Bambike

What Bambike does

Bambike (legal entity: Bamb Ecological Technology Inc.) is a Philippine socio-ecological enterprise headquartered in Manila that operates a dual business combining handmade bamboo bicycle manufacturing with guided ecotourism services. The company produces bamboo-framed bicycles including all-terrain models (Luntian 2.0, Victoria 2.0), beach cruisers (Ligtasin Cove 2.1), city bikes (Victoria 1.2, Silay 2.0), and children's balance bikes (Bambino), along with bamboo accessories such as sunglasses, bowties, and toy bikes. Manufacturing occurs at a Gawad Kalinga community site in Victoria, Tarlac, employing trained bamboo bike builders (Bambuilders) under a fair-trade social enterprise model. Each bicycle is handcrafted and certified to international standards for impact, durability, and fatigue testing.

The company's ecotourism arm, Bambike Ecotours, offers guided bamboo bicycle experiences including the Intramuros Experience ($19.50), Express ($12.50), Sunset ($22), and Night ($14.50) tours in historic Manila, plus beach and marine experiences at Ligtasin Cove in Lian, Batangas ($15-$35) and Pawikan Reef/Sunset Sea Lounge offerings. Tours are bookable directly through bambike.com and via TripAdvisor and Klook, with payments via PayPal and GCash. Bamboo bicycles are sold globally through the company's Wix-based e-commerce site with door-to-door international shipping via FedEx partnership.

Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales of bicycles ($1,540-$1,640+ per unit) and per-person tour fees, supplemented by accessory sales, affiliate commissions, and resort deployment partnerships with venues such as South Palms Panglao and Charlie Does Baler. The company maintains programs including scholarships, a weekly feeding program, and a bamboo nursery for reforestation, with one bamboo seedling planted per bicycle sold. The single disclosed capital event is a USD 25,000 loan from the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund (Agoda/WWF-Singapore/UnTours Foundation) in April 2026 to develop Ligtasin Cove as a bamboo-built tourism destination.

Name

Bambike

Legal name

Bamb Ecological Technology Inc.

Website

https://bambike.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philippine social enterprise manufacturing handmade bamboo bicycles and operating guided ecotours (Intramuros, Ligtasin Cove). Serves eco-conscious consumers, resort partners, and tourists globally, employing Gawad Kalinga community builders under a fair-trade model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bamboo Bicycles

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling / MTB / E-Bike Guiding & Rentals (THAAALAG), Bike Rental, Demo & Tour Operators (Retail-Adjacent) (CRAMAHAJ), E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA)

Keywords

• Bamboo bicycles
• Ecotourism services
• Sustainable transportation
• Guided bike tours
• Social enterprise

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Bamboo Bicycle Sales: Direct sales of handmade bamboo bicycles through e-commerce website. Products include various models such as Luntian, Victoria, Silay, and Ligtasin Cove beach cruisers, as well as frames and accessories.
2. Bambike Ecotours: Guided bamboo bike tours through historic Intramuros and other Philippines locations including Ligtasin Cove beach experiences, sunset tours, and night tours.
3. Global Shipping Services: Door-to-door international shipping of bamboo bikes via FedEx partnership, serving customers worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bambike hand-makes bamboo bicycles using fair-trade labor from Gawad Kalinga community members and sells them globally through its e-commerce site. It also operates Bambike Ecotours, offering guided bamboo bike tours through historic Intramuros in Manila and beach destinations such as Ligtasin Cove in Batangas. The enterprise combines a physical product line (bikes, frames, accessories) with destination experiences, anchored in environmental stewardship and community development programs.

Product overview

Bambike is a Philippine-based socio-ecological enterprise operating as a dual offering: handcrafted bamboo bicycles sold through its online shop, and Bambike Ecotours providing guided cycling experiences across historic sites and natural destinations. The bamboo bikes are handmade by workers from Gawad Kalinga communities using fair-trade labor and sustainable practices, with models ranging from all-terrain bikes (Luntian 2.0, Victoria 2.0) to beach cruisers (Ligtasin Cove 2.1), city bikes (Victoria 1.2, Silay 2.0), and children's balance bikes (Bambino). The ecotourism arm offers various tour formats including Intramuros Experience, Express, Sunset, and Night tours, plus marine experiences at Ligtasin Cove and Pawikan Reef. The company also offers bamboo accessories including sunglasses, bow ties, and toys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luntian 2.0 All Terrain Bike All-terrain handmade bamboo bicycle designed for varied terrain, positioned as the flagship model of the Luntian series for eco-conscious individual riders.
• Victoria 2.0 All Terrain Bike Versatile all-terrain bamboo bicycle with multiple configuration options for touring and city use.
• Ligtasin Cove 2.1 Beach Cruiser Beach-style bamboo cruiser with long bench-style seat for two riders, 26er wheels, front and rear V-brakes, designed for coastal riding at $1,640 per unit.
• Victoria 1.2 Town Bike Entry-level urban city bike with a single sloped bamboo top tube, single speed and dual brake system, 26-inch wheels, all-weather fenders, and integrated rear rack, priced at $1,540 per unit.
• Silay 2.0 Town Bike City-style bamboo bicycle designed for urban commuting and town exploration.
• Bambino Bolt Balance Bike Children's bamboo balance bike that starts as a walking aid and progresses into a scoot bike without training wheels.
• Bambike Frames Standalone bamboo bicycle frames available for purchase with 0% interest 12-month installment options through BPI credit card holders.
• Intramuros Experience Tour 3-hour guided bamboo bike tour through historic Intramuros including Fort Santiago, priced from $19.50 USD per person.
• Intramuros Express Tour 1.5-hour condensed bamboo bike tour of Intramuros historic district, priced from $12.50 USD per person.
• Intramuros Sunset Tour 2-hour evening bamboo bike tour with sunset viewing at the Sky Deck of Bayleaf Hotel, priced from $22.00 USD per person.
• Intramuros Night Tour 2-hour evening bamboo bike tour exploring illuminated historic streets of Intramuros after dark, priced from $14.50 USD per person.
• Ligtasin Cove Experience (Batangas) 3-hour bamboo bike experience cycling through forest to Ligtasin Cove beach in Lian, Batangas, priced at $35.00 USD per person.
• Pawikan Sunset Sea Lounge Experience 2-hour golden hour experience aboard a floating bamboo sea turtle at Ligtasin Cove, priced at $20.00 USD per person.
• Pawikan Reef Lounge & Snorkel Experience 2-hour sustainable marine adventure on floating bamboo raft over a protected reef at Ligtasin Cove with snorkel and stand-up paddleboarding access, priced at $15.00 USD per person.
• Bambike Shades (Bamboo Sunglasses) Bamboo-framed sustainable eyewear accessory sold as part of the Bambike lifestyle product line.
• Bambowtie Classic Bamboo bow tie sustainable fashion accessory.
• Miniature Bambike Toy - Luntian v1.1 Miniature collectible bamboo bike toy based on the Luntian design.
• Bambike Chariot (Bamboo Passenger Transportation) Engineered bamboo passenger transportation vehicle showcased at Manila Fame trade show for passenger ecotourism applications.
• Electric Cargo Bambike Electric cargo bamboo bicycle deployed for last-mile fresh produce delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 bamboo seedling planted per Bambike sold for climate action

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gawad KalingacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilippine-based community development organization for the poor. Bambike employs rural villagers from Gawad Kalinga communities as bamboo bike builders (Bambuilders), providing full-time fair-trade work opportunities. The partnership supports poverty alleviation while enabling bamboo bike production.
• FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal shipping partner enabling door-to-door international delivery of bamboo bicycles worldwide. Featured in FedEx Business Insights article highlighting sustainable shipping solutions for bamboo bikes.
• Mystery ManilaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-creation of Intramuros Investigation - a mystery bike hunt event in historic Intramuros combining escape room-style gameplay with bamboo bike tours. Multiple event runs due to high demand.
• Green Spark Partners (NGCP, Phinma Renewable Energy, Province of Guimaras)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcotourism initiative bringing bamboo bike experiences to Makiling Botanic Gardens and Guimaras island. Includes bike playground installations, trail features, and interactive bamboo sculptures. Partnership aims to transform communities to green communities.
• AGREAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for #MoveFoodInitiative using electric cargo Bambike for fresh produce delivery during COVID-19 pandemic, helping distribute food while supporting sustainable last-mile logistics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Klook: Asia-Pacific travel activity and tour-booking platform that lists Bambike Ecotours as a partner. Directly comparable as a distribution channel for guided tours and similar in tour-product marketplace dynamics, though operating as a platform rather than operator.

Direct peers

• Calfee Design: California-based handmade bamboo and carbon bicycle builder founded by Craig Calfee. Directly comparable to Bambike on product (handmade bamboo frames) and artisanal construction approach, though positioned in the premium US market.
• Bamboo Bicycle Company: UK-based handmade bamboo bicycle company founded by James Marr with a social/community-development angle. Closest direct analog to Bambike on bamboo frame construction and D2C brand storytelling.
• Boo Bicycles: Raleigh, North Carolina-based bamboo bicycle maker producing handmade bamboo racing and road frames. Directly competes with Bambike in the niche handmade bamboo bike category, though focused on performance cycling.

Broad incumbents

• Aventon: US-based direct-to-consumer e-bike company with global shipping. Comparable to Bambike's D2C GTM and e-bike line extension (Electric Cargo Bambike); represents competitive pressure on the premium electric mobility niche.
• Giant Bicycles: World's largest bicycle manufacturer by volume, with strong direct-to-consumer and OEM presence. Sets the mass-market price and scale baseline against which Bambike's handmade premium positioning is differentiated.
• Trek Bicycle Corporation: One of the largest global bicycle manufacturers. Broad incumbent covering most of the addressable bicycle market that Bambike serves; sets the price/perception benchmark Bambike's premium bikes must justify.
• Priority Bicycles: Direct-to-consumer urban and commuter bicycle brand sold online with global fulfillment. Comparable on D2C e-commerce-first distribution model that Bambike also leans into with its bambike.com storefront.

Emerging players

• Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative: Social enterprise producing bamboo bicycles in Ghana. Comparable to Bambike on bamboo frame construction, fair-trade mission, and emerging-market production model.
• Boaz Bikes: Honduras-based social enterprise bicycle maker employing at-risk youth. Comparable to Bambike on the social-enterprise and mission-driven manufacturing model, though Bambike's frame material (bamboo) differs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bambike
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BambikeTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/bambike
• Instagraminstagram.com/bambike
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bambike-bamb-ecological-technology-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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