Art deco bike ideas please

[loopybike]

Hi

For those who don't know what I do, I build bodies for vintage cars. But I also make daft bicycles. I made the rocket sidecar and the stainless loopybike amungst others.

So I love art deco stuff, and have an itch to build another bike.

So I'm putting out an request for ideas. I love the Schwim type, but I want to go different. Any Google searches I do just show Schwims.
Areas for detail I guess would include chain guards, mudguards, lights, saddle and paint.

So, who can throw some ideas at me?

Thanks in advance

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Difficult to be specific but art deco on vehicles is all about streamlining, so fairings and flowing shapes. I'd say one of your previous builds was very much in that style: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/custom-bicycle-mud-gaurds.190204/

How about looking at some art deco motorbikes for inspiration?

 

[loopybike]

How about looking at some art deco motorbikes for inspiration?

Ah good call!

 

[MontyVeda]

I think i've got a picture of an art deco bicycle in a book somewhere... I'll have a root.

 

[raleighnut]

Are you going for 'Art Deco' or an 'Arts & crafts' look ala Curly Hetchins.

 

[loopybike]

Are you going for 'Art Deco' or an 'Arts & crafts' look ala Curly Hetchins.

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No, full art deco/punkdeco
I'm thinking streamlining, linear designs, cool lights, that sort of thing

 

[Bonefish Blues]

One of these please:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=a...BAgIEC8&biw=1280&bih=800#imgrc=ypAU1z9sMD_QFM:

 

[MontyVeda]

I think i've got a picture of an art deco bicycle in a book somewhere... I'll have a root.

found it... a streamlined prototype battery bike, 1946 so maybe a little late for art deco, but i think it's got some of the style...

also found this similar beast... it's got lights!

[edit].... you might find inspiration from this beast too @loopybike ...
http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/1940s/1940s/1946-monark-silver-king-hextube-motorised-custom/

 

[loopybike]

Thanks @MontyVeda

I've seen/read about that bike and the designer before. Not sure I like the way it "flows" though. Interesting all the same.

 

[loopybike]

I was thinking of usi g "fat bike" wheels just so I can call it the "fart deco bike" lol

 

[Wobbly John]

You might find some inspiration on Rat Rod Bikes: https://www.ratrodbikes.com/

 

[MontyVeda]

Thanks @MontyVeda

I've seen/read about that bike and the designer before. Not sure I like the way it "flows" though. Interesting all the same.

it is a bit of an ugly duckling... definitely needs some work to make it beautiful.

 

[loopybike]

You might find some inspiration on Rat Rod Bikes: https://www.ratrodbikes.com/

Funny you mentioned that site....

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/art-deco-bike-ideas-please.107460/

 

[Accy cyclist]

found it... a streamlined prototype battery bike, 1946 so maybe a little late for art deco, but i think it's got some of the style...

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also found this similar beast... it's got lights!

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[edit].... you might find inspiration from this beast too @loopybike ...
http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/1940s/1940s/1946-monark-silver-king-hextube-motorised-custom/

They are so hideous,yet so wonderful!

 

[MontyVeda]

this is probably more streamlined than it is art deco... but i like its curves.