General Cycling Discussion - Who are you advertising?

How many different companies make the parts for the various accessories that you use when you bike?

I'll start.

Bike: schwinn
Jersey: trek
Racing seat: bontrager
Cycling shorts: bontrager
Helmet: Trek
Waterbottle: Wilson
Cycling computer: Cateye
Aerobar: F-19 profile
Cycling shoes: Nike ( I didnt know nike was into cycling they should make road bikes)
Pedals: Shimano
Tires/wheels: IRC

Why should Nike make road bikes? So you can pay $3500 for the "Air Lance" that has 105 components?

My stuff that has logos is all stock. I switched out a crank (Sampson Stratics no logo) and brakes (Shimano RX100), and added a Cannondale seat pack, water bottle, and cage. Adidas shoes, yellow Canari MS 150 jersey, Tinley shorts so old the logo is not readable. I'm getting some PI shorts in the mail though.

And a Cateye Velo 2 mounted to my stem now! Why don't they all do that?

I have my own business. I have 2 stickers on the top tube plus my website on the seat stays.

www.lube-direct.com

Actually, I try and take every label that can be removed off. My surly has no decals on it whatsoever. My rims...cxp33, looking at them, no labels at all. Pedals...MKS, they were silver and I wanted them to match the black frame and wheels, so I painted them, now you cant tell what they are. For some reason I dont like the "rolling billboard" alot of bikes have.

For example, I owned a 2004 Cannondale Cross bike....the thing must have had Cannondale decals in TEN different places. The worst part that they were under the clearcoat so there was nothing I could do about it. I eventually sold the bike.

I advertise no one. My bikes are decal-less, cycling attires are plain solids. But if you look very hard, my chain has a bunch of 'sachs' engravings.

I advertise no one. My bikes are decal-less, cycling attires are plain solids. But if you look very hard, my chain has a bunch of 'sachs' engravings.

I wonder if we have not stumbled upon a fundamental difference between "roadies" and "fixies"? Most "roadies" I know keep their bikes shiny new and will fret if a decal gets torn. "Fixies" will cover decals with stickers, tape, spray paint, etc. Who cares if my LeMond Poprad with full Ultegra looks like a dumpster bike? It still rides real nice.

Actually, I try and take every label that can be removed off. My surly has no decals on it whatsoever. My rims...cxp33, looking at them, no labels at all. Pedals...MKS, they were silver and I wanted them to match the black frame and wheels, so I painted them, now you cant tell what they are. For some reason I dont like the "rolling billboard" alot of bikes have.
That's how I am too. If I can hide or remove it, I will. I have NO intention of being a rolling billboard.

That goes for more than just bikes....I HATE clothes that have big labels (wouldn't wear TOMMY if you paid me). The last two vehicles I've owned, I made them take all emblems and ads off that were possible. The guy asks me "you mean the Autoway Toyota plate frame?". I said, "I mean the Autoway Toyota Plate Frame, the "toyota" embleme, the "highlander" emblem, the "v6" emblem on the side, etc.... After he picks up his jaw from the floor, he tells me that's the weirdest request he's ever heard. I said, "unless you plan to pay me for advertising, that's the deal".

I wonder if we have not stumbled upon a fundamental difference between "roadies" and "fixies"? Most "roadies" I know keep their bikes shiny new and will fret if a decal gets torn. "Fixies" will cover decals with stickers, tape, spray paint, etc. Who cares if my LeMond Poprad with full Ultegra looks like a dumpster bike? It still rides real nice.
Yep, even my Litespeed Classic is void of decals.... :)

I advertise for...
Schwinn
SRAM (that includes avid, truvativ, RS but they are all part of SRAM)
crank brothers
DT swiss (if you count hubs, but you cant really see them while the bike is moving)
ritchey

I said, "unless you plan to pay me for advertising, that's the deal".

My feelings exactly.

My Langster has this huge word SPECIALIZED on it, and the newest bike, a Specialized Transition, has SPECIALIZED all over it, and stupid swoopy things. I'm hoping to get some tape I had years ago, black car "detailing" tape, and cover up the logos, sheesh! And put a couple of those little stickers you get on fruit over the "105 flight deck" nonsense on the 2nd bike's brake levers.

My feelings exactly.
You know what I still don't get?

You go to a website and they sell t-shirts with their logo on them!! They want you to PAY for a T-shirt with THEIR logo? What the hell is that?

The guy asks me "you mean the Autoway Toyota plate frame?". I said, "I mean the Autoway Toyota Plate Frame, the "toyota" embleme, the "highlander" emblem, the "v6" emblem on the side, etc.... After he picks up his jaw from the floor, he tells me that's the weirdest request he's ever heard. I said, "unless you plan to pay me for advertising, that's the deal".

That's pretty hardcore. I can't stand those license plate frames and the dealer stickers. But I've never considered taking off the Toyota or the Camry labels. I did, however, remove the "LE" label, because I see no value in its meaning. What could possibly be so different amongst all the sub models?

My front emblem came off once, and that looked bad until it was replaced.

I said, "unless you plan to pay me for advertising, that's the deal".


My feelings exactly.

And of course the real joke is having to pay X times over the value of the clothing because it has someone's name on it.

Schwinn, Selle Royal, Campagnolo, Velox, Nashbar, Giro, Vans, Cristophe, Wellgo, Shimano, Dia Compe, Pedro's.

My front emblem came off once, and that looked bad until it was replaced.

Yeah.....there are some that can't come off because they design them to really be part of the car body. On this SUV I had to leave the little circle toyota symbols on because they are not stuck on...they are pegged on, so removing them would not only leave an empty circle indention in truck, but holes as well.

My previous car (Infiniti), which I made the same request on - I was forced to leave a strip on the back that had "Infiniti" written on it because it was designed to be a mold right on the body of the car itself.

But....I get what I can taken off.

I am so awesomely hip that I scratched off the name on my birth certificate so that I wouldn't be advertising my family's heritage! I hate being a rolling billboard because, let's face it, people talk and I'd hate for them to think that I was a corporate drone! I make all my clothes, manufacture all my parts (using tools that I made by hand, out of materials I invented, with the molecules from my own dead skin!!!), and only bathe with the soap made from pigs with no names! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: yawnnnnn

I guess I don't mind the model of the car being shown, for example my Altima has just those metal letters on the trunk lid. BUT, the "Nissan" emblem is the actual trunk keyhole cover. :mad: Bastids!

I saw a Wilier once that had "Wilier" on both sides of the frame in at least 5 places. Jesus Christ!! I guess I got disgusted with it, lost count, and walked away.

if any one wants me to advertise for them....send me free gear and id be happy to help you out

I am so awesomely hip that I scratched off the name on my birth certificate so that I wouldn't be advertising my family's heritage! I hate being a rolling billboard because, let's face it, people talk and I'd hate for them to think that I was a corporate drone! I make all my clothes, manufacture all my parts (using tools that I made by hand, out of materials I invented, with the molecules from my own dead skin!!!), and only bathe with the soap made from pigs with no names! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: yawnnnnn

I get the humor, but don't you get sick of seeing a logo or brand name plastered on everything - every where you go, including your bike?

I do.

I get the humor, but don't you get sick of seeing a logo or brand name plastered on everything - every where you go, including your bike?

I do.

No, that's why I don't get why people try so hard to hide it. The time spent caring about what logos are on something and then removing them can be better spent riding the bike.

No, that's why I don't get why people try so hard to hide it. The time spent caring about what logos are on something and then removing them can be better spent riding the bike.

I suppose so, but if someone needs that relatively small amount of time so badly to ride, then their ass must be pretty lame to start with! ;)

I suppose so, but if someone needs that relatively small amount of time so badly to ride, then their ass must be pretty lame to start with! ;)

If you're referring to me, you haven't seen my ass! The ladies will tell you that cycling has made it anything but lame ;)

Schwinn, Profile, Shimano, Specialized, Pearl Izumi, Camel Back

SS

If you're referring to me, you haven't seen my ass! The ladies will tell you that cycling has made it anything but lame ;)

You'll notice I said "someone" and "their", not "you" or "your". A general ballpark stereotyping blanket statement.

The only place I have to tolerate seeing your ass or anyone else's, (lame or not) is when I'm drafting behind it in a paceline. Otherwise, it ain't happenin'. :D

On my bike:

Motobecane (it's on the frame, and hte logo is on the bars, stem, and seatpost)
aheadset
serfas (tires and saddle)
shimano (brakes)
kool-stop (only if you know it's kool-stop by the red brake pads)
campagnolo (my lovely drivetrain/wheels! :) )
Cinelli (yes I used that tacky stuff that came with the bar-tape...I couldn't find my electrical tape that day)
NiteRider (my headlight, I rarely take it off)
Cateye (taillight, same as above)
Ritchey (pedals)
Cisco Systems (I know...they don't make bike parts, but i have a Cisco Systems water bottle from back when I used to work for them...hey it's a specialized twist-top bottle...it's fricken sweet!...I might have a second one around somewhere too!)


Oh, and timbuk2, since I rarely leave the house without it, since it holds my "snafu kit" and my lock :)

:lol: Which bike do you want me to list?
Brand names showing on the trail bike
Specialized, Fox (usally covered), Rock Shox, Chris King, MAXM, ODI, Avid, Hope (not actually written but the rotor's design makes it obvious), Shimano, SRAM, Truvativ, Odyssey, Sun, Profile Design, Vittoria, Lizard Skins

On the commuter
Specialized, Cane Creek, Surly, MAXM, ODI, Avid, Shimano, SRAM, Time, Weinmann, Profile Design, CatEye, Ritchey, Campagnolo

Old Specialized Stumpjumper and new Seven. Decals are very subtle and look great.
Many new bikes have way too many decals, but that's what most want. These are the same people who pay money for tee shirts that give free advertising to billion dollar
companies.

sun

Not me. I've just got better things to do than sit and scrape stickers and logos off

Oh no, where to start...

Healthnet of California
Maxxis
Ritchey
Gold One Internet Soultions
Citrus Valley Imaging
Cytomax
Volvo
Giant
Shimano Murdell , Odlum and Haws law firm
Rudy Project
Rolf Prima
Padgett's service
B and B cycles
Don's Bicycles
Optimist International
Verge Sports


Trek Bikes
Shimano Components
Mavic Wheels
Bontrager
Vittoria
Nike
Cyclery Usa
Easton
Cervelo
Speedplay
Chris King
FSA
Park Tools
ENTERVIT
gu products

CITRUS VALLEY VELO :D

I am sure there are more but I am tired and going to bed :D

Since I am in the business, I advertise every chance I get. I wear my shop jersey on all rides. It has no industry logo's on it, just my shop and several local sponsors of our team. I make sure all the bikes I sell have the shop sticker on them. And I sell stickers with company logos on them. I make no apologies for this crass commercialization. It helps put food on the table.

Since I am in the business, I advertise every chance I get. I wear my shop jersey on all rides. It has no industry logo's on it, just my shop and several local sponsors of our team. I make sure all the bikes I sell have the shop sticker on them. And I sell stickers with company logos on them. I make no apologies for this crass commercialization. It helps put food on the table.

I don't blame you for advertising your shop, but then again some of us don't care to be slaves to George Bush and the corporations. Must be OK for you Mainer's.

That's how I am too. If I can hide or remove it, I will. I have NO intention of being a rolling billboard.

Many years ago I was at a tennis tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. One of the players, John Lloyd I think, was sitting in a chair removing the stripes from a pair of Adidas shoes. He explained that he loved the shoes but didn't want Adidas to get any free advertising since he didn't have a contract with them.

on the trail: Klein, Yeti, Bontrager, Second Ascent

On the commuter bike: KMFDM, Lemon Jelly, Arkel

How many different companies make the parts for the various accessories that you use when you bike?

Those marked with a * are the ones with a visible logo

Frame: Trek*
Fork: Kestrel*
Saddle: Selle Italia*
Drivetrain/brakes: Shimano*
Shoes: Sidi*
Wheels: Mavic*
Pedals: Speedplay
Tires: Vittoria (but usually Conti)*
Stem: ITM*
Bars: TTT
Seatpost: American Classic
Headset: Chris King*
Shorts: Performance*
Jersey: Louis Garneau*
Watter bottle: Zefal*
Helmet: Bell*
Bar tape: Cinelli
Computer: db*

(this is for my primary road bike, not the "spare")

Haro, Manitou, Avid, Truvativ, Specialized, Alexrims, Lizardskin, Shimano, Nashbar, Serfas, Supergo, Cateye, Planet Bike.

Matt

Who cares if my LeMond Poprad with full Ultegra looks like a dumpster bike?
Did you take off the stickers? I have a Poprad too and don't like all the words/lettering, not because of what it says, but because it looks cluttered. I wish the big blue (one white) Lemond stickers were solid blue.

Al

Well, let's do my road bike, here are the parts with large, salient logos

Frame: Trek
Components: Shimano
Stem: ITM
Handlebar: Nashbar
Saddle: Selle Italia
Pump: Blackburn
Bottle: Performance
Wedge Pack: Performance
Helmet: Bell

Until last weekend it had all SunTour components. Gosh, I love SunTour... I wish they were still around. I just bought two pairs of SunTour bar end shifters. I'm gonna hoard those things.

Frame: Trek*
Fork: Kestrel*
Saddle: Selle Italia*
Drivetrain/brakes: Shimano*
Shoes: Sidi*
Wheels: Mavic*
Pedals: Speedplay
Tires: Vittoria (but usually Conti)*
Stem: ITM*
Bars: TTT
Seatpost: American Classic
Headset: Chris King*
Shorts: Performance*
Jersey: Louis Garneau*
Watter bottle: Zefal*
Helmet: Bell*
Bar tape: Cinelli
Computer: db*

Haro, Manitou, Avid, Truvativ, Specialized, Alexrims, Lizardskin, Shimano, Nashbar, Serfas, Supergo, Cateye, Planet Bike.

Healthnet of California
Maxxis
Ritchey
Gold One Internet Soultions
Citrus Valley Imaging
Cytomax
Volvo
Giant
Shimano Murdell , Odlum and Haws law firm
Rudy Project
Rolf Prima
Padgett's service
B and B cycles
Don's Bicycles
Optimist International
Verge Sports


Trek Bikes
Shimano Components
Mavic Wheels
Bontrager
Vittoria
Nike
Cyclery Usa
Easton
Cervelo
Speedplay
Chris King
FSA
Park Tools
ENTERVIT
gu products

Do we go out to ride a bike, or to read a novel?

Thank you all for reminding me what a rolling billboard I've been. I usually try to remove logos from clothing if possible, but the "rolling billboard" has sort of crept up on me.

When I got the bike the stupid shop had slapped their own stupid sticker on it, and I couldn't remove it because they used some kind of superglue crap, the bastards. I was pretty pissed off, but I guess I just put up with it because the only alternative was scratching the paint job.

I reckon if the logo's funky or it's a brand that means something to you, fine. But in most cases, it's not.

Specialized? I don't care.
Cane Creek? I don't care.
Shimano? I don't care.
etc etc etc I almost want to cry when I think of all the crap on my bike.

And to the naysayers, I'm mostly against logos as a matter of principle. If you can't understand how this stuff annoys some people, it only goes to show how saturated society has become with this noise. This is a very important matter of principle for me - I resent being forced to walk around displaying some company's logos.

The only problem is, I do still want the bike to look nice. Any tips or tricks out there people?

And to the naysayers, I'm mostly against logos as a matter of principle. If you can't understand how this stuff annoys some people, it only goes to show how saturated society has become with this noise. This is a very important matter of principle for me - I resent being forced to walk around displaying some company's logos.

The only problem is, I do still want the bike to look nice. Any tips or tricks out there people?

I absolutely agree. If some corp. wants to advertise, there's no shortage of venues for them to do so.

I think if you can't get the stickers and logos off, the best thing to do is repaint the bike. At least then you can pick your colors and scheme.

The time spent caring about what logos are on something and then removing them can be better spent riding the bike.

Not if you take time off bikeforums at work to remove the stickers. :D

I don't mind small, discreet logos but the big ones are an eyesore. My bike is in some shade of metallic gray/silver and black and the logos were purple. It looks much better without them.

I removed my framemakers toptupe logo, kept the seattube\proprietary metals decal.
Most all other decals removed.

Ritchey P-23 prototype, Tange Logic chromoly.
Ritchey stem\fork\headset.
Blackspire ring.
Shimano brake levers\brakes\derailer\chain\hubs\crankset.
Alex rim front.
Mavic rim rear.
Odi grips.
Jagwire pads.
Ameoba bars.
Suntour cluster.
SDG saddle.
Truvativ post.
T.H. Industries BB.
RaceLight Mr.Clean rear tire.
Joe Murray A:\Drive front tire.
Mosh pedals.
Sunour hex axles.
Custom tensioner (my mech).
Custom bashring (me).

hmmm... my team gear has...

a candy company, a cafe, two restaurants, a fitness equipment distributor, an international shipping company, a sports drink. a brewery, a real estate developer, a pharmacist, a bike company, a security software company, a bike shop.

but they paid for the clothes. i didn't.

hmmm... my team gear has...

You forgot "...and a partridge in a pear tree." :rolleyes:

I don't blame you for advertising your shop, but then again some of us don't care to be slaves to George Bush and the corporations. Must be OK for you Mainer's.

Now, that's funny. LOL. No really, made me chuckle out loud. Especially seeing as how Maine was one of the states he lost big in. Add to this the fact that Maine has the higest or one of the highest per capita small business ownership in the States, and your comment really tickled my funny bone.

Thank you all for reminding me what a rolling billboard I've been. I usually try to remove logos from clothing if possible, but the "rolling billboard" has sort of crept up on me.

When I got the bike the stupid shop had slapped their own stupid sticker on it, and I couldn't remove it because they used some kind of superglue crap, the bastards. I was pretty pissed off, but I guess I just put up with it because the only alternative was scratching the paint job.

I reckon if the logo's funky or it's a brand that means something to you, fine. But in most cases, it's not.

Specialized? I don't care.
Cane Creek? I don't care.
Shimano? I don't care.
etc etc etc I almost want to cry when I think of all the crap on my bike.

And to the naysayers, I'm mostly against logos as a matter of principle. If you can't understand how this stuff annoys some people, it only goes to show how saturated society has become with this noise. This is a very important matter of principle for me - I resent being forced to walk around displaying some company's logos.

The only problem is, I do still want the bike to look nice. Any tips or tricks out there people?

Cool parts..all the components I put on. The decals are off to make it look 'normal'.
Kids who don't know ask 'custom?' In the knows see past the flat black spraypaint.
All it's gotta do is rock when I pedal it and be there when I go to unlock it.

Most every component is 'unusual' in some way and i've even custom painted parts amd replaced component bolts with black oxide hardened ones.

I have one red Hurret pulley, one red tire? Red bmx pedals and red ball QR tire skewers?
A red seat? and only a red seat tube. Red grips..custom this\that.
Red hockey tape and rubber zip strapped here\there.

Scratched to hell, covered with dirt...hmmm, the drive is freakin' spotless.

Interestings good -custom with an idea as to why a bike needs upgrading.
8-9 spd conversion will not win you a race.
Here's a hint, ride great, practice. Doesn't matter what 'it' looks like, it's the rider. 'They' can gather to check what made you so tight...smile...train more.
And bike 'bling' sucks...weight.
Make it simple, strong. No frills.
Never met a front derailer friction shifter I didn't like..?
One one the downtube, like some cool guy I saw racing..(I dunno, I ride mtb's).

Thank you all for reminding me what a rolling billboard I've been. I usually try to remove logos from clothing if possible, but the "rolling billboard" has sort of crept up on me.

When I got the bike the stupid shop had slapped their own stupid sticker on it, and I couldn't remove it because they used some kind of superglue crap, the bastards. I was pretty pissed off, but I guess I just put up with it because the only alternative was scratching the paint job.

I reckon if the logo's funky or it's a brand that means something to you, fine. But in most cases, it's not.

Specialized? I don't care.
Cane Creek? I don't care.
Shimano? I don't care.
etc etc etc I almost want to cry when I think of all the crap on my bike.

And to the naysayers, I'm mostly against logos as a matter of principle. If you can't understand how this stuff annoys some people, it only goes to show how saturated society has become with this noise. This is a very important matter of principle for me - I resent being forced to walk around displaying some company's logos.

The only problem is, I do still want the bike to look nice. Any tips or tricks out there people?


yes, most labels come off.

My fork's labels came off

My chainstay label came off, as well as the framebuilder label (it was mass-produced, so no big whoop).

Pretty much only labels left are the frame labels which are under the paint, so I'm not touching them, and the labels on my wheels, which will stay...they may be a bit much, but I like em!

The rest are silkscreens....too much effort to remove IMO.

I agree some bikes are way overkill with huge logos splashed all over them....that's part of why I don't wear any cycling clothes is it seems all the nice stuff has 2.9 million logos on them....if it covers more than one company (aside from the jerseymaker) it had better been free or paying me to wear it. That's all.

...as for my waterbottle i was payed by them at one time...so it's all good :p

Now, that's funny. LOL. No really, made me chuckle out loud. Especially seeing as how Maine was one of the states he lost big in. Add to this the fact that Maine has the higest or one of the highest per capita small business ownership in the States, and your comment really tickled my funny bone.

Glad you liked it. :D

Jerseys, shorts and bibshorts are curtesy of local bike shop using the Sukoi Canada custom jersey program. Mavic, Specialized and a couple of Canada flag for good measures.

bike is Oryx road, no front decal, that was pried off the first day, Fi'zi:k Pave, Shimano

Helmet is Giro, gloves are speciailized, shoes are shimano...