I think if you had cream or white cables or grips or something else to go with the tires it would be better...like so

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7...63d4406f_c.jpg

I think it is silly when folks get upset about their creme tires or white bar tape, etc...get "dirty"

Are these the same people who buy white shoes and obsessively clean them to keep them looking new?

I personally think they look better with use, as does white h-bar wrap. It's like a pair of jeans or All-Star sneakers. Once broken in they look just right.

To cream or not to cream...
 

I'm inclined to agree with this. I may have overstated my concern about the dirt stripe on cream tires. I'd prefer the tires to stay minty but it's no biggie if they don't, and in fact I may even end up liking them more as they "break in." Such has been the case in the past with other items.

For now, I think we're going to stick with the cream tires and see how it feels for the first few months. Then maybe fenders. We were very much on the fence about the whole thing, but everyone's input has helped assuage doubts, for now at least. Thanks, folks!

Man - I can't even keep my black tires clean - But - Getting your baby a new set of high heal shoes (tires) is gotta get you points somewhere...

Go with fenders. I would look into having the rear basket rack powder coated, Cad plating just looks so tired so fast.

After mounting, they are a lot more brown than cream. Since I have a cream frame, I'm ok with that. Too much cream and it might start looking like a "ghost bike".

After seeing them in person, I think the all cream tires would look better on yours.

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/a...pse1e98a09.jpg