something a bit different

[numbnuts]

WoW

 

[Pale Rider]

Brilliant job completed in the true free spirit of a cyclist.

As regards selling it, like selling anything it will need to be marketed.

I can understand your reluctance to use ebay - I do not use it - but it is probably the best way to reach the highest number of prospective buyers.

Alternatively, I believe there is an internet retailer of high end nearly new bikes.

Yours doesn't fit into that category directly, but it passes the well-made and unusual test.

Alternatively, a bike shop might be prepared to put it in the window with a price on it to gauge interest.

I would look for a shop in an affluent area that sells higher end bikes.

 

[brand]

Stupid idiotic impractical pointless..... How much and will you take a credit card?​

 

[brand]

so far done about 200 miles on roads and gravel cycle paths. no issues other than the bottom bracket working loose and creaking after the first 5 miles. I splashed out £5 on the right tool to tighten it properly! Now it rides smoothly and very quietly. It weighs in at 16kg, and only has 2 gears, so uphills are fun!

I have 4 bikes but no idea what a reasonable weight should be. To me 16kgs does not sound unreasonable. It may of course be reasonable compared to mine as I always have 2 panniers on at least 1kg battery a back up light etc etc. Oh and anything I find, including litter (there is no McDonald within 12 miles yet I still find McDonald wrappers by the side of the road)

 

[brand]

A sale or return to bike shops? Although most bike shops seem to have very little spare room. Advertising it as very easily identified so unlikely to be nicked. Easy to hang on the wall! Will hold lots of water bottles.

 

[brand]

Does it have to be 2 gears? That will reduce demand significantly (my opinion). I would definitely go for hub gears but a Shimano Alfine 11 will help with the extra weight?

 

[brand]

How about making them to order with different shapes in the middle. Or even the person name. Try nicking that scumbags....aimed at bike thieves nothing personal!​

 

[loopybike]

Well, in the end I couldn't bring myself to sell the "Loopy Bike".
So instead it now resides on the wall in the workshop where I work ( www.metalcraftltd.com )
Makes me smile when customers walk in, look up, point and praise the bike, all the time ignoring some of the most beautifully crafted cars in the world!

My next project has been delayed. I've been sidetracked with a VW Camper restoration, making a range of aluminium bow ties ( !! ) and aluminium handbags ( !!!! )

Watch this space though, I'm not sure how long I'll last till the need to build another bike takes over! .....

 

[TheDoctor]

That is completely ridiculous.
It's the daftest frame I've ever seen, hopelessly over-engineered.
I want one

 

[ChrisEyles]

Glad this thread just got bumped so I got a chance to see the bike

Well done indeed - fantastic idea and execution! Definitely one of the most attractive original designs I've seen.

 

[Andrew1971]

I would be so proud to the that bike it is fantastic. Keep up the good work.

 

[User42423]

well, it's finished now

Definitely a talking point piece. Would look good on display.

 

[paul fellows]

im with glasgowcyclist. sell it as ART.

find the name of a fames sculpture who works in ss then call it

cycling after ............