003-ESH2011.1-Marc Albanesi

19 June 2011 - Marc Albanesi (France)-  Hi, I build a custom bike each year to cruise and enjoy in different events and shows.  My builder's name is East Side Heritage. I won't be able to come to Amsterdam in July, so I present my last bike here:  the first drawing: It's a full homemade bike. there are so many pictures, I cannot overload here you can see all the building step by step.
  















              
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FB COTY 2011 # 003
NAME BIKE ESH2011.1
BY MARC ALBANESI East Side Heritage V.O.
    
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COMMENTS BY John Brain One is immediately struck by the classic French style that flows within this bikes design.  Its visual feel harkens back to the Art Deco belief that “art” should be part of everyday life.  And in a curious way it also relates to the creative visions of Jules Verne and George Melies. This machine evokes a special sense of history.  What started out simply as another “kustom cruiser” project, quickly evolved into a complex experiment in styling - and personal discovery.  Various aspects of automotive history and design theory were explored as part of this bikes creation. The result being an innovative personal statement reflecting the inner workings of its creator. Let’s take a look. 
   
Delicacy of line is paramount - slender and beautiful.   The frame has elements of classic automotive design - subtly intertwined with its deco curves.  The center portion of the frame exhibits a looping V shape, with its bottom section being a tubular ring. This look will be familiar to admirers of early motorcycle styling - the appearance being similar to early machines like the 1906 Peugeot. The bottom bracket is positioned within this tubular ring and it appears to float without support.  This aspect is accomplished with the use of clear Plexiglas, which is used as a structural element – the bottom bracket is attached to the clear plastic by way of a specially made adapter. A clever and whimsical touch adding a bit of magic to the look of the bike.
  
The classic look of the forks blends seamlessly into the bikes overall form.  It is a delicate looking springer design, and is subtly painted to match the rest of the bike.  This front-end also features brass accents incorporated in the hardware keeping  the springs in place. These match the long curving brass panels that sweep back on the upper portion of the frame.  The forks rockers (or drop-outs) are designed to look either like bombs, or, a Buck Rogers spaceship from the 1930’s, both possibilities are equally suggested.  These dropouts on the fork also match the visual intent of the frames rear section.  The rear drop-outs are a well sized fishtail design, incorporating built-in lighting panels for night riding.  This again is very much in keeping with art deco styling trends seen in the 1920s and ‘30s.
    
Braking consists of front and rear disc units, which gives this classically styled machine the stopping power of a modern racing bike.  The seat too has a vintage feel with its hairpin forward spring, and its dual chrome rear springs.  The seats mounting design is also well thought out.  The seat attaches to a horizontal section of tubing in front of the rear tire; giving plenty of fore and aft adjustment capabilities.  This bike also has gearing, which is actuated by a “jockey shifter” mounted to the center section of the bike frame - directly above the crank housing.  This look evokes the early days of motorcycle design, and is a welcome element that successfully transfers without being overly derivative. 
Classic French sensibilities wrapped in a modern cause.   This bike has everything it needs to make it one of the best designed and successful creations of 2011.  Vive le Kustom! 

Note: Four pictures p/bike on this presentation page.
If you as builder want other pictures in this gallery, tell somemore about the bike or have other remarks contact us or add a comment.
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