Richard the Lionhearted
- October 2007
Eric's Teardrop had a huge effect on the bike community and received a lot of attention in the press. Josh wanted to expand on the design with a cleaner, tighter, "evil twin" version. For a more radical look, the warm nickel finish of ET was replaced with a black, oil-rubbed bronze finish and the glass fuel tank was fabricated in blood red. The handling and rideability of the bike were improved by shortening the frame and the bars, and again, the hand-spun aluminum wheel covers provided a clean, streamlined look. RTL captured the attention of the art and design world and introduced Hadar Metal Design to a whole new audience of enthusiasts and collectors. It was featured in Interior Design magazine and dozens of other art-media outlets.
Oil-rubbed bronze on carbon steel, hand-spun aluminum plate wheels, hand-blown, steel wrapped, glass fuel tank, 80cc gas powered with pedal assist.
