General Cycling Discussion - What is your take on rim stickers etc?

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larue
08-27-04, 06:35 AM
When I got my new bike I removed all the stickers on it, including the ones for that said alexrims. But now I notice a lot of bikes with these types of stickers still on them. Was it lame for me to remove them? If so why should I have kept them, if they were important I would imagine they wouldn't have been stickers in the first place right?

dafydd
08-27-04, 07:15 AM
they're just ads and a way to cover the seam on the rim, i generally take them off as well.
Ebbtide
08-27-04, 07:21 AM
I took mine off, I found them to be an annoyance when riding.

larue
08-27-04, 07:24 AM
okay, glad to hear I'm not the only one.
on a side note: these forums have been great so far. thanks.
roadfix
08-27-04, 10:22 AM
I remove stickers and decals which are easily removable without affecting finish from virtually everything I own, including airbag safety stickers inside my vehicle. I like the simple uncluttered look.
Maelstrom
08-27-04, 11:22 AM
Ummm...I sometimes remove them...I sometimes don't...either way doesn't bug me in the least.
Zin
08-27-04, 11:43 AM
I don't mess with them either. If they fall off, so be it. That is, unless I need to save that .5 grams. :rolleyes: :p
cyclingshane73
08-27-04, 12:10 PM
I like to look at the flashy graphics while I ride. Its kinda....hypnotic...hey is that a truck?
Michel Gagnon
08-27-04, 12:17 PM
What did you use to remove the rim sticker?

I normally don't care one way or the other, but I replaced the rear rim of my 520 and the Mavic rim has a really goofy sticker. It doesn't bother me too much because it's behind me, and I don't want to scratch the rim and get poor braking as a result. So what to do?


OTOH, regarding stickers on the bike, be careful because some are under the clear coat. In that case, removing them may affect the finish of the bike. I have kept the "520" and "Trek" decals on my bike for that reason. But I removed a few other stickers were either on top of the clear coat and hid one or two that were bothering me.
roadfix
08-27-04, 02:20 PM
Stickers are easily removed by heating them first with a hair dryer.
Avalanche325
08-27-04, 02:51 PM
When I see a bike with no stickers at all, I usually wonder where they stole it from.

It's yours, do whatever you think looks best.
roadfix
08-27-04, 03:29 PM
When I see a bike with no stickers at all, I usually wonder where they stole it from.

It's yours, do whatever you think looks best.

Hi Chris.........let me help you remove that Litespeed decal off your bike.... :eek: :D