Road Cycling - Blue tires (for my wife's Xmas)

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late
10-26-03, 08:59 AM
Hi,
I am thinking about putting together a wheelset for my wife's blue bike. It would have blue tires and blue Open Pro rims. I was wondering what my choices were in blue tires. I found the Vittoria Corsa CX, which I have heard is an awesome tire, but mucho $$. Does any blue tire come in 25c? Anyway, thanks, do you think that would be too much blue? her Strada is a dark blue, the rims and tires would be lighter, I don't think it would be too much; but would apprecite your thoughts.

Kev
10-26-03, 09:18 AM
YOu could also get the Hutchinson Carbon Comp in blue, Kenda Concept, or Michellin pro race. I'm sure one of them would go up to 25c.

I don't think it would be to much blue.
djbowen1
10-26-03, 10:03 AM
Blue rims are ugly.

Dchiefransom
10-26-03, 02:48 PM
I've seen Michelin tires with the blue stripes, and I seen ads for Continental Grand Prix 3000s' that say you can get them in different colors.
Stinger9oh
10-26-03, 04:45 PM
The current Colorado Cyclist catalog has the blue Conti Grand Prix 3000 for $39.99 each. That's a good price but they only have 23s.

Rich
roadrider
10-26-03, 05:01 PM
Go with black rims. If she ever decides to change color
sceams, you won't be stuck with blue rims. Besides black
rims look good with any color tire.
late
10-26-03, 07:00 PM
Hi Roadrider,
I have black rims on my bike. I'm not sure I like the idea of black rims on a dark blue frame. Perhaps because I am considering a ligher and smoother riding wheelset on my bike(next year, if I get lucky)... I have just gone off the idea of black rims. But I do appreciate your reply, and all the replies I have received. I might go with blue tires, and leave it at that. If it was just the tires; I could afford the Vittoria Corsa.
Kev
10-26-03, 07:49 PM
I just saw a pair of wheels on e-bay with blue open pro rims.. lower end hubs but they are not very expensive either.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3632984240&category=36144
ChipRGW
10-27-03, 05:10 AM
Go black rims, black spokes, blue anodized nipples and blue CK hubs!

Slick!

My wife's bike has blue CXP-33 rims, with red Michelins. Of course it's the USA scheme cannondale, so it's a good look.
lotek
10-27-03, 08:29 AM
silver rims, silver spokes, blue and black tires.
Vittoria Rubino tires (Not rubino pro's) are available
in 25c blue.
I like the look of the old Mavic SSC blue tubular rims
other than that I prefer silver (matt or chromed!).

Marty