Representational
The actual image of a bicycle provides a great representation
of what the bike is in a physical sense, especially since it is very common. There
aren’t many parts of the bike that are covered, aside from the welds and some
bearings. You can get an idea of how the bike works just by looking at a
picture of one. The rider sits on the seat, holds on to the handlebars, and
puts their feet on the pedals. The pedals are connected to the cranks that move
the chain and wheels, providing forward motion. The frame creates the outline
for certain abstract shapes. The frame also contains decals. Those decals are
symbols for the manufacturer, as well as the model of bike. Also, the quality
of the frame itself, give those symbols meaning and importance.
Abstract
We get an abstract view of the bike by reducing it to
geometric shapes. Focus on the frame, wheels, and gears. The blue outline shows
the shape of the frame, while the green circles show the shape of the wheels.
The frame consists of a two triangles made from aluminum tubing. When these
triangles are combined, they create a parallelogram. The sharp corners create a
rough shape that does not have fluid lines, or smooth corners. This part of the
frame does not imply circular movement. Instead, this is the solid part of the
frame that holds and connects everything else together. Parts like the wheels
and gears create softer, more fluid lines. These circular shapes imply
movement, which is true since the gears and wheels spin in a circular motion,
and are almost always moving when the bike is in motion. Although the shapes
are abstract, when they are put together, they represent the bike as a whole. They
also might depict what type of bike this is, a road bike.
Symbol
A closer look at the frame reveals a couple logos that are
very important to the model of bike. CAAD9 is a name for the series of aluminum
bikes made by the company. CAAD stands for Cannondale Advanced Aluminum Tubing,
the 9 means ninth edition. The name CAAD has been used by the company for years
now, and is known among cycling enthusiasts. Cannondale is known for producing
very stiff, strong, and light aluminum frames. These qualities are sought after
in road bikes. This name conveys those qualities Cannondale offers in this
line. The other symbol seen on the bike is the C logo on the front. This is an
abbreviation for the companies name Cannondale.
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