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Old 08-02-15 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Marcus_Ti
Of all the trends with contemporary bikes...the most "I'm a cheapstake manufacturer" trend is ditching a proper head tube badge for a $0.001 sticker under the clear coat. IMHO.
Dave Wages (Ellis Cycles) has a different viewpoint.

Originally Posted by Dave Wages
Why No Head Badge?

I've been asked this question often enough that I feel like I should explain my position on the matter. In fact, I've probably lost a sale or two specifically because I don't offer a fancy metal head badge!

Well, here's the thing, a head badge doesn't do anything, nada, nothing, ziltch! Sure they can look cool, and I'll admit that there are some that I like quite a bit from an aesthetic standpoint, but the fact remains that it's a purely ornamental part of the bike.

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