General Cycling Discussion - should i de-sticker these wheels?

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Inertianinja
08-03-10, 12:12 PM
they are very loud, but it's all stickers.
under the stickers is just unidirectional carbon.

what do you think?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1154/4609890258_ba0e179690.jpg

note, this is purely for your opinion on the aesthetics of the bike.

JMallez
08-03-10, 02:49 PM
no, you should actually add a sticker to your bag and shifters...but seriously, i'd keep them on if i paid good money for them, show off a little, plus if you ever want to resell taking them off might lower the value..but just my thoughts, i just bought an $80 replacement front wheel and decided to remove the stickers :)
walnutz
08-03-10, 02:54 PM
I'm usually for more subtlety, but those are actually kind of cool looking to me.

caloso
08-03-10, 03:03 PM
I would. Compare:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/CalOso/Bikes/DSC04436.jpg
TopGear
08-03-10, 03:03 PM
I say keep them on! They look really cool.
Inertianinja
08-03-10, 03:10 PM
3-second mspaint:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4857659483_4e9d32483f.jpg
TopGear
08-03-10, 03:14 PM
3-second mspaint:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4857659483_4e9d32483f.jpg

After seeing that, I say definitely not! They make the bike look a lot more awesome, IMO.
Joemess
08-03-10, 03:43 PM
you will not be able to see them when they are spinning.....
Speedball
08-03-10, 04:19 PM
After seeing the bike without, I say keep em'....:^)
CNY James
08-03-10, 05:42 PM
keep em...
neilfein
08-03-10, 05:52 PM
Are you being paid by SRAM to leave them on? I say remove the stickers.
mastershake16
08-03-10, 07:12 PM
Keep them on! They make your bike look unique. Something to turn heads.

"Hey remember that guy with those sick SRAM wheels?"
"Yeah, man those were nice!"

Don't be a follower!
Thomas O
08-03-10, 07:31 PM
Your bike looks sick! (that's a good thing) I would leave them on....
TopGear
08-03-10, 07:37 PM
Keep them on! They make your bike look unique. Something to turn heads.

"Hey remember that guy with those sick SRAM wheels?"
"Yeah, man those were nice!"

Don't be a follower!

My thoughts exactly!
Inertianinja
08-03-10, 08:13 PM
Keep them on! They make your bike look unique. Something to turn heads.

"Hey remember that guy with those sick SRAM wheels?"
"Yeah, man those were nice!"

Don't be a follower!

Dude, if I keep them it'll be because I like them.
I don't expect anyone else to be impressed; I'm a poser of the lowest form.
But I do like them and the wooshy sound they make at higher speeds.

And thanks dudes for the compliments!
LongIslandTom
08-03-10, 08:40 PM
I say keep them for safety reasons.

Remember when those high-contrast decals are spinning around on your aero-rims, they are HIGHLY VISIBLE and can draw attention-- Could mean the difference between an inattentive driver in an SUV seeing you or not.
TopGear
08-03-10, 08:42 PM
Dude, if I keep them it'll be because I like them.
I don't expect anyone else to be impressed; I'm a poser of the lowest form.
But I do like them and the wooshy sound they make at higher speeds.

And thanks dudes for the compliments!

Good decision! Enjoy your bike!
mastershake16
08-04-10, 08:32 AM
Well yeah I didn't mean only go for the looks. The turning heads is just a bonus :D
Booger1
08-04-10, 12:05 PM
Looks like they missed a few spots with the stickers.....

Unless they pay me,I remove ALL stickers from my bikes.I already paid them once,I'm not going to advertise for free.

Nice bike,stickers or not!