Originally posted by russhawk
tfunk, i think the only reason they make them is to set bikes apart from one another, and to give some extra lift. If all bikes looked the same, we would look like japan and china. Most add ons, though they may add strength, less weight, or what not, are generally to make the cosmetic appearance of the bike look better. We are a vain society, and looks most of the time win out to performance.
haha if that's the case... then forget it. i am trying to build a lightweight/quality/inexpensive bike that's conservative in style but capable in function... something simple and light... like how they were in 1995 hehe