The Gecko cruiser is a late 60’s
cruiser bicycle frame covered with 106,500 Czech glass beads. Wire (493
ft.), nylon thread, and epoxy putty are used to hold the beads in place.
By not using glue, the beads maintain a clear brilliance.
A seamless tessellated pattern, similar to M.C.
Eschers designs, is incorporated onto the tubes of the bicycle (see
my tessellation pages). Each tube contains very similar shaped
repeating geckos. Red and purple geckos are on each tube. Blue, green,
and yellow geckos are used in combination with the red and purple geckos
depending on the specific tube of the bike. (see
the detail for a better view)
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