CHARMISSE
BIO
I had big plans for this one. The ol’skool frame was close but not what I’d expected, so I changed the design approach and bought some gum coloured tyres. Alas these tyres were not the gum colour I was expecting (but still looked cool) so it was back to the drawing board. On my third and final attempt, I used Family Guy’s character Charmisse to inspire the bikes concept and design (a working girl that’s trying to do the best with what she has, despite the disappointments she has experienced).
Charmisse is a de-rusted chrome frame with rusted handlebars, seat rails, cranks, wheels, pegs and gyro with a costume multi coloured cable splitters. Charmisse was also given a brand new silver chain and a pair of cool limited edition pedals and grips. A peach flux leather mini skirt was appropriately bought to cover the saddle. Real leather was used as the Auset Athletic logo using the trademark wonky stitching to seam it all together :p
Even though Charmisse is a low end prostitute. I think she just needs someone to cut her a brake and take her out the game. I’ve tested her for 3 miles since completion and I think she rides great ;0)
FRAME
Mid skool (ol’skool look alike) / 20″
RIMS
20″ steel
SADDLE
Peach and black leather
GEARS
Single
TYRES
Lucky Stone 20×2.125
SEAT POST
Chrome layback
FRONT SPROCKET
44t distressed chrome
REAR SPROCKET
16t DICTA chrome
CHAIN
Taya-410h silver
PEDALS
Odyssey Aloha Twisted Pedals
GRIPS
Colony Much Room - Technicolour
HEAD BADGE
Custom mesh logo with splatter