I liked and so didn't remove the Iron Horse crest from the steering tube.
I decided that what I really wanted was freewheel sprockets on the deck. I played with positioning some and liked how they looked, and liked that they articulated the theme of a cut-down bicycle.
My client was justifiably concerned about the sharp and jagged teeth of the sprockets chewing up the rider's ankles, though, and I had to find a way around that. But I decided to commit to the gears and welded them in place.
After some thought, I decided to cut sections out of a wheel rim and weld them in place on either side of the deck to define its edges and protect the rider from the sprockets. If I had arrived at that plan before welding on the sprockets, I would have placed the largest gear in the centre, at the widest part of the deck. But sometimes I have to make a stand and resolve the remaining problems later to move forward.
With everything welded down, the scooter was complete. The deck was wide, comfortable, and stable.
This is the completed commission. I was very happy with it and rode it around the neighbourhood for a while before giving it up to my client.
Nice ride!
