Originally Posted by
icepick_trotsky
This thing is deeply and profoundly ugly. ...

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Wow!
I usually find the term "frankenbike" mildly offensive. But if you put one of these on it, it will deserve the title.
Cast aluminum is not a very durable material. I wonder if you could cast brass or bronze, or a copper alloy with a lower melting point, by the same method. Stronger and prettier, though not cheaper.