Mountain Biking - Which brand do you prefer for cosmetic reasons?

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swifferman
03-31-05, 08:06 PM
Well, which brand of bikes do you think in general (or specific, go nuts!) makes the nicest LOOKING bikes. Personally, I like Klein. I like their funky paint jobs. The frame tubing looks neat too.

Whaddaboutyou?
http://www.kleinbikes.com/assets/asset_upload_file169_1680.jpg

Speedub.Nate
03-31-05, 08:24 PM
I've always been a fan of Marin's monocoque construction. What Specialized and Giant accomplish through modern wicked tube manipulation, Marin accomplishes through industrial-age welding.

I've never had the privledge of owning one... but my wifey does! (http://archive.mtbr.com/09/0EFB6F84.php)

http://gallery.consumerreview.com/webcrossing/images/mvsh.jpg
khuon
03-31-05, 08:32 PM
I also like the Marin looks (as well as Whyte for obvious reasons) because they remind me of my old Nishiki Ariel and the Mantis bikes. As far as pure looks go, those were my favourite bike designs...

http://www.firstflightbikes.com/_borders/AlienACX.JPG
http://www.firstflightbikes.com/_borders/MantisV.JPG
http://www.firstflightbikes.com/_borders/MantisPF.JPG
http://www.firstflightbikes.com/_borders/ScreamV.JPG

MadMan2k
03-31-05, 08:40 PM
http://evilbikes.com/images/structures/sov_banner.jpg
http://jonbuder.com/images/cove_stiffee.jpg
snoopz666
03-31-05, 08:46 PM
i really like this years m3's
the paint on the Rockey mountains is prety sweet too
snoopz666
03-31-05, 08:51 PM
http://www.rocky-mountain.com/bikes/2005/special_edition/index.aspx
and i cant find the m3 they had in flow. such a swwet frame really nice dark blue that looks almost purple
Maelstrom
03-31-05, 08:57 PM
The m3 is from intense.
snoopz666
03-31-05, 09:01 PM
ya i know that, i just meant the only pic they had on their site was the red one
CranxOC
03-31-05, 09:34 PM
Wow! You people have some odd tastes.
Maelstrom
03-31-05, 09:48 PM
Whats your favorite Crank?
trekkie820
03-31-05, 10:03 PM
Merlin's bikes are drop-dead gorgeous. Jeff Jones has some pimp-tastic bikes in a different sort of way, and from the mass-production end, Specialzed's Stumpjumper, the higher end hardtail is stunning in Dream.
Maelstrom
03-31-05, 10:15 PM
I don't prefer brand. I like builds. Some ss or fixed make me drool, others are some duallys like nicolais or intense...beyond that is what the rider does to the bike with parts. I can't pick one out of all the bike I have seen...
shabbasuraj
03-31-05, 11:11 PM
I love the overtly simple (from the untrained eye) look of the Specialized Epic frame. Something about that assymetrical design just grabs me. I love the way the rear shock is somewhat 'hidden' from view behind the seatstay and thus keeping the main triangle 'clear' and unobstructed.

My 0.02...
forum*rider
03-31-05, 11:15 PM
My riding style is leaning towards dj/fr/urban more than XC right now.

IMO the Evil Imperial makes a sweet looking bike.
Dannihilator
03-31-05, 11:44 PM
I don't prefer cosmetics, if I did, would I be riding a bike that is olive drab?
forum*rider
03-31-05, 11:46 PM
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Maelstrom
03-31-05, 11:54 PM
Damn hackers...
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03-31-05, 11:55 PM
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Raiyn
03-31-05, 11:55 PM
Dude weak
MadMan2k
04-01-05, 10:49 AM
Holy crap... :/
These lines through the text make it pretty hard to read :p
hooligan
04-01-05, 10:57 AM
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