UP SCALING

YOUR

BIKE

2011

And for us Americans…we all know of a Lance Armstrong or two who would have a bike to spare. ….

Of course you do! You live in Italy, where a bike is as common as a right arm

we could make something beautiful and useful out of this old, unused machinery?

Carolina Fontoura has already done something similar.

Her craft:disassembling old bicycles, taking the chains and creating a luxuriously elegant lamp or chandelier that suits your high-end decor.

Done and done!

Tah-dah!

But…it could get better… even more sustainable…

This idea is fantastic and innovative on its own and all….

How great would it be if…

1. It was your bike that you had transformed, not a total strangers. And it could be an ELECTRICAL bike too!

2. We used almost the entire bike, not just the chains. And, if there happened to be any left over pieces they’d be given to another artisan who would use them for their craft, instead of just being thrown away.3. The bulbs looked as if they were chandelier candles, yet were energy efficient.

4. The fixture could look any way, esthetically, that you wanted. Not just gaudy and gothic.

6. And last but certainly not least….THE FIXTURE WOULD TAKE ON THE FORM OF THE BIKE, AND PROPEL ITS OWN ELECTRICITY.

5. The fixture would be coated with a durable metallic finish of your choice for strength, convenience, and longevity.

Now that’s UPCYCLEING…

Pun, intended!

The New and Improved Upcycle Bicycle

Energy Efficient Lighting:

cradle to cradle:

Durable finish:

Self energized:

Electrical bike

By doing this YOU are contributing to this ongoing issue in the world.

Waste and the plethora of EXCESS

You give your bicycle a new life. Like, illuminating your home! It’s a more efficient use than a dust collector

in your garage or, worse, occupying a land fill where it will sit and rot away, contaminating the planet.

It’s as easy as riding a bike….

What a great choice you made!!

Give yourself a HIGH FIVE!

So, a quick break down on How it works…

You send us your bike that you no longer use or is outdated

We transform it, something like this…

http://science.discovery.com/videos/deconstructed-electric-bike.html

The life “CYCLE”

Tears are shed, the bike as a mode of transportation is something of the past. But, great news, it won’t leave you as a possession, we’re here to improve the object!

You ship the bike to us. Or ride it directly to our front door for one last serenade. We de-assemble its parts: Chains, handle bars, wheels, rims, body, and horn (only the best part)

We work our magic.

Whatever parts we don’t use we sell to other recycling companies or artisans. Rest assured, all of your bike will be handled appropriately.

Such as…

We’re so sustainable it hurts

We use Feit’s Ecobulbs. They are Energy Saving Candelabra Style Light bulbs.They save a ton of energy, and don’t make you look like an albino like the

rest of the “eco friendly” lights on the market. These give off a better ambiance than a candle itself.

One bulb uses only 13 watts of energy, but actually replaces a 60 watt bulb! They have a light output of 800 lumens, and have a life time burn of 8,000

hours! What a great idea to place these in hard to reach areas, you won't have to

worry about changing for a very long time. We guarantee a 7 year lifetime. Can I scream convenient any louder?

Highly doubtful, but just in case you need some more convincing

YOU can choose the FINISH on the outside of your

fixtureNot only is it YOUR bike, but YOU get to play DESIGNER too!

The metallic finish guarantees long lasting durability and ware. With next to nothing maintenance to boot

The gears would cycle around and create a electrical system which would generate the light fixture to stay illuminated.

So depending on how fast, or the miles an hour they’re rotating at, the more light the fixture would exude.

Now, this is where it gets tricky! The bike will generate its own electricity…

You’ll transform from struggling with

your bike

To LOVING your light!

You’re Welcome