Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Denver area (Ken Caryl Valley)
Bikes: 2022 Moots RCS, 2014 BMC SLR01 DA Mech, 2020 Santa Cruz Stigmata, Ibis Ripmo, Trek Top Fuel, Specialized Epic Pro, Pivot Les Fat
That Gore One must be a case where the material can only (or easily/cheaply) be produced in black. It makes little sense for a bike gear company to do that, so there could be a reason. Still, I avoid the Grim Reaper look, esp in the winter.