Thursday, February 2, 2012

Parkdale Bike Stands 6


I thought I would show some more of the Parkdale bike stands since there are more than 20 of them (although 4 are identical to each other). It is interesting how they decide to leave some of them to rust for a different effect rather than galvanizing the whole thing - this guitar seems to have stainless steel strings to go with its rusty frame. It is never too cold to stand out and have a cigarette!

19 comments:

Shaun said...

They are some hard core smokers. if you look at the front cog on the bike it gives the bottom the guitar strings a really good shape.
They are well cool !

Lowell said...

Very unique bike stand. Got nothing like that here! Hey, when you gotta have a smoke, you gotta have a smoke. I used to be one of those people. It's a tough addiction to break! :-)

Deb said...

I often think about your fancy Toronto bike stands as I chain my bike to a boring old regular stand every morning. It would get the day off to a good start to hitch up to a lightbulb, streetlight, even a giant cigarette lighter!

Paul in Powell River said...

I agree with Shaun - that is a serendipitous placing of the front cog.

Anonymous said...

Nice one Red Pat!

Sandy said...

If I was still a smoker, I'd be outside smoking with these two. But I could have a hot coffee. I've had my bike stolen a few times so being outside watching my bike would be best. I like the stand..very nice. =)

ArtandArchitecture-SF.com said...

What fun, I noticed the placement of the bike's front cog very first thing. Love the stainless steel versus the rust.

Regina K said...

The bikes cog is placed perfectly. As for smokers, now that they are shunned to the outside, they ruin our wonderful air. I smoked a very long time ago and now know my mother was not pulling my leg when she said she could smell the smoke on me....

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Another great bike stand, Pat. Thanks for documenting these for us, they are very interesting.
Smokers, bleeeeuccch!

Jack said...

It is so much fun traipsing around Toronto with you in search of these artistic bike stands.

Randy said...

Nice guitar!

LĂșcia said...

You're so lucky, you live in a very charming city! Music and bike stand is a good combination!
I'm in Lima on vacation, so I'll have plenty of time for taking pictures. ;-)

Sharon said...

This makes me wonder if there might be a music store near by.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

These unique bike stands certainly add a bit of whimsy to everyday life Red, great find!

Halcyon said...

This one is really cute!

Unknown said...

What a great collection of bike stand shots!

P.S. It's ceramic bees on my yesterday post.

EG CameraGirl said...

I like the rust but I'm sure a few people will not feel the way I do. :)

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