aesthetics/color choice question
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aesthetics/color choice question
Below is a picture of my Peugeot Bordeaux. It's mostly original except the pedals (which I still have) and the leather saddle (which a relative lost). I'd like to replace the saddle and get some new tires.
I don't know if you can see them well or not, but there's a blue bottle cage on the bike and a blue bag under the saddle. I didn't pick blue for these items for any particular reason and in fact, the bottle cage was just given to me, - but I like the color.
I saw a used saddle at my LBS that was blue down the middle and black on the sides. I was also thinking of getting blue tires with black sidewalls. Bad choice? Would I be better off with just a plain black saddle and yellow or orange tires?
There are black aero bars on the bike now, which may get replaced with white ones. Either way, they'll probably not be on all the time.
I don't know if you can see them well or not, but there's a blue bottle cage on the bike and a blue bag under the saddle. I didn't pick blue for these items for any particular reason and in fact, the bottle cage was just given to me, - but I like the color.
I saw a used saddle at my LBS that was blue down the middle and black on the sides. I was also thinking of getting blue tires with black sidewalls. Bad choice? Would I be better off with just a plain black saddle and yellow or orange tires?
There are black aero bars on the bike now, which may get replaced with white ones. Either way, they'll probably not be on all the time.
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Personally, I like the idea of the blueness. It makes the orange/red/yellow stand out more. I like the 'coolth' of the blue, versus the heat of the orange.
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I think it would look good, Whatever you like. It's your bike. My personal preference would be to accent with a colour in the frame decal or use a complimentary colour. I like brown, clothing, bags, leather etc... so I am biased...
I would lose the blue bottle cage and put dark brown saddle and tape on it to compliment the yellow and orange.
A white saddle would look good too as it would go with the pearl tape, white hoods and white or pearl cable housing (i can't tell what colour).
I would lose the blue bottle cage and put dark brown saddle and tape on it to compliment the yellow and orange.
A white saddle would look good too as it would go with the pearl tape, white hoods and white or pearl cable housing (i can't tell what colour).
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Originally Posted by vpiuva
I think everything should be in the color "Bordeaux" (wine red)
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Originally Posted by cyclotoine
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A white saddle would look good too as it would go with the pearl tape, white hoods and white or pearl cable housing (i can't tell what colour).
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Your asking me about colour choices? I have a striped bike . . .
(and I'm chromatically challenged).
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(and I'm chromatically challenged).
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Buy a saddle based on how well it suits your fanny, not your eyes.
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Originally Posted by USAZorro
Buy a saddle based on how well it suits your fanny, not your eyes.
... or satisfy both your eyes and your butt with a classic Brooks tensioned leather saddle.
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I started to think the blue tones would look good and set off the orange and red but I think I have been swayed by the brown / leather argument. Yes - the brown.
Nice bike, and I do like the blue of the bottle cage too.
Nice bike, and I do like the blue of the bottle cage too.
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Originally Posted by John E
Yup.
... or satisfy both your eyes and your butt with a classic Brooks tensioned leather saddle.
... or satisfy both your eyes and your butt with a classic Brooks tensioned leather saddle.
Several years ago I borrowed this bike to a relative who was doing a long distance ride. She put a new seat on because she wanted more (some) padding. She lost the original. I didn't really care much since I never rode the bike. In fact she'd had it for over a year before wanting to get it out of her garage and giving it back.
I never liked the new seat, - too slipery. Never felt right, although not exactly uncomfortable.
So I went ahead and got the blue seat 'cause it was used and cheap and so am I. They have a 5 day return policy on used items, and I'll be taking some long rides in the next couple of days.
Here's what it looks like:
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Originally Posted by Gary Fountain
I started to think the blue tones would look good and set off the orange and red but I think I have been swayed by the brown / leather argument. Yes - the brown.
Nice bike, and I do like the blue of the bottle cage too.
Nice bike, and I do like the blue of the bottle cage too.
Having got the seat, I'm not sure.
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Originally Posted by tjspiel
My wife would agree with you, -she likes earth tones. Personally I'm after a little more "Pop" and all it took was one person to suggest that it might be OK ;-)
Having got the seat, I'm not sure.
Having got the seat, I'm not sure.
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Forget blue and brown leather.
What you really need is a chrome bottle cage - which matches the stem, the drivetrain components and the seatpost - and a white seat to match the handle bar tape and brake hoods.
My opinion is that these sorts of colours look acceptable on bmx bikes - but not on classic road bikes. I like to minimise the use of different colours - and also match colours evenly accross the bike.
A very nice and clean looking bike anyhow - so I suppose you can choose what you like.
What you really need is a chrome bottle cage - which matches the stem, the drivetrain components and the seatpost - and a white seat to match the handle bar tape and brake hoods.
My opinion is that these sorts of colours look acceptable on bmx bikes - but not on classic road bikes. I like to minimise the use of different colours - and also match colours evenly accross the bike.
A very nice and clean looking bike anyhow - so I suppose you can choose what you like.