Thread: building a touring bike, going for that "classic" look
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Old 06-12-11, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Cyclesafe
My bike is black. I find that mixing black and silver components really looks nice. IMHO I think that colored anodization looks contrived and cheap.
A classic look can be obtained with Caradice or Berthould bags.

http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/pan...large-panniers
Throw in a brooks saddle,matching tape, some VO fenders and rack and it will be a beaut...andtheft bait.





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