Have you tried contacting the people at FABB and Bike Arlington? They might have some ideas.
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I work in a public park that is not only a historical site but also a farm AND full equestrian facility (weekly horse shows year round). We do a lot. BUT, there are NO bike racks and I know people do pedal to the park on occasion. Right now there are 5 bikes (probably from the same family) either sitting against a fence or down in the grass.
We need bike racks!! (And yeah, I'd love to stop hiking my bike inside with me, lol.)
But, I think we can't/shouldn't have the normal bike racks that are painted crazy bright colors. It needs to go along with the historical theme so the historical "flow" isn't interrupted. I was thinking about functional art... Like metal corn stalks that could double as bike parking near the visitor center. Or a cool cow sculpture near the farm. By the equestrian facilities there would need to be a type of rack that a horse couldn't accidentally put a hoof through (yes, there is wood fencing which poses the same concern but I want to cover all liability bases!!).
So... thoughts or suggestions??? Know any great metal working artists who wouldn't charge a non-profit too much for a commissioned piece or two?
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2008 Ruby Elite
2012 Tricross Elite
Have you tried contacting the people at FABB and Bike Arlington? They might have some ideas.
- Gray 2010 carbon WSD road bike, Rivet Independence saddle
- Red hardtail 26" aluminum mountain bike, Bontrager Evoke WSD saddle
- Royal blue 2018 aluminum gravel bike, Rivet Pearl saddle
Gone but not forgotten:
- Silver 2003 aluminum road bike
- Two awesome worn out Juliana saddles
Landscapeforms and Dero both make some interesting bike racks, and I believe they can both do custom work as well. But I imagine they might be quite pricey.
Are there any art/design schools in your area that have a metal shop/ sculpture program? Could be a great opportunity for a student.
2014 Bobbin Bramble / Brooks B67
2008 Rodriguez Rainier Mirage / Terry Butterfly Tri Gel
2007 Dahon Speed Pro TT / Biologic Velvet
1998? GT Rebound / Serfas Gel
Horses remind me of wagons, which make me think wagon wheel bike racks could be cool.
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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2008 Cervelo P2C Tri bike
2011 Trek Madone 5.5/Cobb V-Flow Max
2007 Jamis Coda/Terry Liberator
2011 Trek Mamba 29er
Is this park named after something I would cook bacon in?
- Gray 2010 carbon WSD road bike, Rivet Independence saddle
- Red hardtail 26" aluminum mountain bike, Bontrager Evoke WSD saddle
- Royal blue 2018 aluminum gravel bike, Rivet Pearl saddle
Gone but not forgotten:
- Silver 2003 aluminum road bike
- Two awesome worn out Juliana saddles
how about a metal hitching post to go with historical and horses? nothing to complicated sculpturally but utilitarian.
just a thought
marni
Katy, Texas
Trek Madone 6.5- "Red"
Trek Pilot 5.2- " Bebe"
"easily outrun by a chihuahua."
I don't know where these were made, but here's a picture I snapped in northeastern Ohio last month:
I like them because they're functional and stylish at the same time. Outside of the handlebar accents it's a pretty simple design, so they might not be too awfully expensive, either.
Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
There are a lot of those same racks in Seattle.
Who-ever is making them must be making quite a few to have them in Ohio and Seattle.
The one I use the most is painted with a yellow rubberized coat so your bike doesn't get scratched. They hold two bikes per loop without the bikes having to rub each other, too.
Here is a pair of the yellow painted version. This is not a good picture http://www.thirdplacebooks.com/ but if you look at the left photo (peaked roof) on the left side of the picture you can just see 2 of the yellow painted bike racks along the windows of the bookshop. This bookstore is along the huge complex of MUTs (off the Burke-Gilman) which go for something like 50 or 60 miles, and on a good day that rack is packed with bikes.
Last edited by KnottedYet; 11-08-2011 at 05:04 AM.
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One of my friends posted this on facebook this morning. You might get some useful sources from the organizations they mention.
http://dcist.com/2011/11/artistic_bi...ks.php#photo-1
- Gray 2010 carbon WSD road bike, Rivet Independence saddle
- Red hardtail 26" aluminum mountain bike, Bontrager Evoke WSD saddle
- Royal blue 2018 aluminum gravel bike, Rivet Pearl saddle
Gone but not forgotten:
- Silver 2003 aluminum road bike
- Two awesome worn out Juliana saddles
Thanks again, all!
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2008 Ruby Elite
2012 Tricross Elite