should i switch to black?
07-07-10, 02:17 PM
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should i switch to black?
my bar tape needs to be replaced, and my other bike needs a new saddle. so i have a chance to try some new stuff.
as much as i like the white seat and tape, 200 miles per week makes them consistently *not white* and time spent cleaning is not time spent riding. also the Fizik Microtek tape is too slippery.
so what do you think? replace with a black ProLink & black Deda tape?
as much as i like the white seat and tape, 200 miles per week makes them consistently *not white* and time spent cleaning is not time spent riding. also the Fizik Microtek tape is too slippery.
so what do you think? replace with a black ProLink & black Deda tape?
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black on that would be dull. go for a bright colour to contrast the black frame. yellow, red, lime maybe?
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07-07-10, 03:04 PM
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now that it's hot, when my hands sweat (even with gloves) it gets too slippery for my liking.
so, red, huh? would be cooler if i had a Red groupset :/
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Red would rock!
07-07-10, 03:08 PM
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The deda tape seems to have a grippier texture than fizik, but it feels pretty hard, pretty much like cork. It also seems to get dirty FAST. You could give it a try though.
07-07-10, 03:11 PM
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...eff it, i spend most of my time on the hoods anyway. maybe i'll go red microtex.
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If the red microtex is anything like my lime green, it will stay clean. I've ridden on mine a fair amount and it still looks new. It feels easier to clean than texture-y tape like deda or cork, but if you're slipping on it you might as well try something else.
07-07-10, 03:21 PM
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Red....it would also be sweet if you could paintfill the "SRAM" on your wheels with red also. Too bad photoshop doesn't work in real life.
07-07-10, 03:30 PM
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Red would work. I'll never select white saddle or bar tape for myself.
07-07-10, 05:26 PM
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Post some pics when you put the RED tape and Seat, that I SUGGESTED....first....ha ha!
oh and the Red bottle too.
oh and the Red bottle too.
07-07-10, 05:30 PM
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Too many people are saying red, so, obviously, you can't go with that. You want to show that you're a non-conformist.
For a real challenge, I say you should tie-dye your current bar tape.
For a real challenge, I say you should tie-dye your current bar tape.
07-07-10, 05:44 PM
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Edit - If it was SRAM Red groupo, that would make it easier....
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I was going to say try Fizik, but you did. Sooooo, I'd go with a black saddle and black tape for a real "bad boy" look.
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Stay white...the all black look is so last year. I'm thinking about double wrapping my tape - something cushy underneath like Deda and something thin and easily cleaned on top.
07-07-10, 05:56 PM
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