Bicycle in the city park

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I'm a noob to weldingweb but have been tinkering in the shop my whole life thanks to the old man.  Anywho thought I'd share some pics of a recent project that I completed for a local city.  They do a loaner bicycle program (Think village bicycle) and wanted a "bicycle sculpture" for the park.  I know the mayor and he asked what I'd do it for.  Being's its going in the park and I can show my grandkids it someday I did it for material cost.  Here she is:
Reply:very cool looking
Reply:Nice!!
Reply:very creative.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:I like!! Very impressive work!!Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkQualified & experienced at welding scrap metal
Reply:Absolutely wonderful.  Going to lock its base in cement?Miller Dynasty 200DXMiller Spectrum 250DMiller Millermatic 200Bunch of old blue dinosaurs....
Reply:That turned out great. No tires to go flat either.   Nice capping the ends too.
Reply:Originally Posted by jontheturboguyAbsolutely wonderful.  Going to lock its base in cement?
Reply:Very nice work! It goin to get paint or be just as is?Yeah, I know, but it'll be ok!Lincoln Square wave 255Miller Vintage mig30a spoolgunThermal Dynamics Pacmaster 100xl plasmaSmith mc torchEllis 1600 band saw
Reply:Very cool!
Reply:Cool project. I too am interested in the finish. I'd like to see it installed also.
Reply:This must be a down hill only bike. Those are some sweet bars!
Reply:The finish is powdercoating.  Bright yellow like the "Village Bikes" it represents.  Here it is awaiting install at County Shops.
Reply:It looked real good before it was painted...final colour?Measure with a micrometre, mark with chalk,  cut with a torch.Never force anything...just get a bigger hammer.RoyOld Airco buzz box approx 1974Lincoln mig pack 15Lincoln 175 square wave1954 9" south bend lathe
Reply:Unfortunately.....Yes.  It left my hands raw and I got a pic a week later looking like that.  Like watching your child get beat....
Reply:Who ever pick out that colour was blind....Measure with a micrometre, mark with chalk,  cut with a torch.Never force anything...just get a bigger hammer.RoyOld Airco buzz box approx 1974Lincoln mig pack 15Lincoln 175 square wave1954 9" south bend lathe
Reply:ff2903Public Art is subject to scrutiny - do not foster criticism  . . .Unless the mount [everything beneath the wheels] is in concrete or dirtthey are incongruous and inept - and not harmonious with your 'bike'sculpture.Bad mounting can diminish/destroy good art - consider an alternative.olcarguy - "Who ever pick out that colour was blind..."The color was chosen along time-ago - It was selected to deter theft.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_sharing_systemOpus
Reply:If this was a trailer thread, somebody woulda commented on the lethality of those handlebars sticking out to hook unsuspecting park visitors. Fortunately, this isn't a trailer thread. lolCool bike.1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 RefitMiller TB280 w/Spoolmatic 30a2016 AHP AlphaTIG 200XAncient Millermatic 35Zeny Cut50 plasma cutter
Reply:Very nice.  The old man must have some really cool tools.  I can see the hot work on the seat but wonder if you rolled the rest or used a bender.  It looks like you did what some of us do, collect a bunch of bends and then sew them together to make a project.Hopefully the city will want three more and when you tell them you only do one they will discover the value of your work.  I can see it right now, bids of $5,000.00 each when a commercial operation attempts to duplicate it.life is good
Reply:Where's the cranks, sprockets, pedals, and chains? Cool none the less.
Reply:Originally Posted by OPUS FERROff2903Public Art is subject to scrutiny - do not foster criticism  . . .Unless the mount [everything beneath the wheels] is in concrete or dirtthey are incongruous and inept - and not harmonious with your 'bike'sculpture.Bad mounting can diminish/destroy good art - consider an alternative.olcarguy - "Who ever pick out that colour was blind..."The color was chosen along time-ago - It was selected to deter theft.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_sharing_systemOpus
Reply:Originally Posted by wroughtn_harvVery nice.  The old man must have some really cool tools.  I can see the hot work on the seat but wonder if you rolled the rest or used a bender.  It looks like you did what some of us do, collect a bunch of bends and then sew them together to make a project.Hopefully the city will want three more and when you tell them you only do one they will discover the value of your work.  I can see it right now, bids of $5,000.00 each when a commercial operation attempts to duplicate it.
Reply:Originally Posted by SLAUGHTERBACKWhere's the cranks, sprockets, pedals, and chains? Cool none the less.
Reply:Looks less cluttered and more like a sculpture without it all any way. Someone donating time and energy towards cycling caught my eye since it is something I enjoy. I donated a bunch of bike frames to an artist. recently, his install was around 15ft tall and 4 ft square.
Reply:That's a big 'un.  Bicycle's are cool in their own right.  While I couldn't honestly call myself a "bicycle guy" I'm a sucker for a project that challenges me and is for a good cause.  I've done quite a few freebies over the years just to ensure I got the experience.  It's a matrix : )  The enjoyment factor can easily override the wallet factor.  I suppose easy to say when I don't do it for a living though.I think it is awesome, are you going to post a picture of it installed? Great job.
Reply:Better without the pedals, chain and sprockets.  Too many "Pinch Points" with them thrown in.  Very nice work!30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:Very cool project.  Please post a picture of the installed sculpture.
Reply:That looks super and a great idea, But i'm not sure why its called "the village bike" cos in the UK if you told someone about the "Village Bike" they'd be talking about a woman who's had every one in the village
Reply:Same around here.  every one can ride her.Measure with a micrometre, mark with chalk,  cut with a torch.Never force anything...just get a bigger hammer.RoyOld Airco buzz box approx 1974Lincoln mig pack 15Lincoln 175 square wave1954 9" south bend lathe
Reply:That's one great looking project.
Reply:Originally Posted by gman6011I think it is awesome, are you going to post a picture of it installed? Great job.
Reply:Cool beans manSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk