Bike

Started by Dave, April 02, 2008, 09:58:32 AM

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Dave

I got a phone call yesterday asking for a scrambler ( off road bike ) I had a go and sent him a picture which he's happy with but I think a little messy so going to make another one. wanted to share will post pic of the next 1 as well if you like
A load of hot air
http://www.davehickory.co.uk

Billy Bongo

#1
Hi Dave,

I really like the bike, perhaps you could beef it up using 350,s into the flat weave
and then adding 250`s as it tappers out.

Great design, i think i will have a go at that!!

Take it easy

Norm

fairby

#2
Im going to have to learn how to weave. What happens if you get a puncture though :D  8-)

PrinCeSs

#3
Nice one Dave...
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Wim

#4
Dave, this looks even better on thepicture then on the webcam. Well done mate!

Graham Lee

#5
Dave,

Here is a bike that David & I built at one of TMJ, I think it was 2001.
Sorry the quality of the pic's is poor as I've taken a picture of a picture.

Graham Lee
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Billy Bongo

#6
Graham,

That is an excellent bike, cant wait until i can create a really big piece, how long did it take to construct? Also when you make these type of pieces whats the thought process from design to construction?

Norm

Graham Lee

#7
Well to be honest David designed the bike, it was his vision.
I just helped to put it together.
From memory I built the wheels, petrol tank, exhaust & part of the engine.
I started off with not too much enthusiasm to build it but as it got nearer completion with all the interest it got from
everyone at the event it was far more exciting. A bit like when you play bingo & only need a couple of numbers to win
the jackpot, (yes when I go on holiday I like a game or two of bingo)
It took both of us six hours to build.

Graham Lee
"Lets Improve Our Art"
Balloon Excellence 2012 Award Winner
For Services to the Balloon Community.
https://www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk
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Krazy Kev

#8
Remembered about this one I done in 2005. I was on holiday and got a call at 4.00am in the morn (It was about 09.00am in the UK) and asked if I could do a mountain bike. This was my first go on the day we got back jetlagged! It looks like it has flat tyres but they were pleased with it!
Kev

Professor T Wist

#9
My sporty hobby is cycle racing, I specialise in track racing and as a challenge from one of my clubmates I came up with this lightweight pursuit bike

bickers

#10
Great bikes one and all - i'm jealous of the skill levels on display here!!!

Dave

#11
I love the bikes will have to have a go as well, Graham please don't put the bike on model of the month
A load of hot air
http://www.davehickory.co.uk

Graham Lee

#12
OK Dave I wont put it on Model of the Month,
It can go on Balloon Chat Challenge, Insert evil laugh :D  :lol:  :D

Graham Lee
"Lets Improve Our Art"
Balloon Excellence 2012 Award Winner
For Services to the Balloon Community.
https://www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk
http://www.sempertexballoons.co.uk