Brown or black?
#27
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Everybody and their dog has black seats and hoods. Brown isn't all that common on most bikes now days. Brown is sharp and adds a certain something that make people notice though they may not be sure why. See exhibits a, b & c. Black would make the bike look mundane. On a beautiful vintage bike like yours, brown would really make it look spectacular. All of this is of course my opinion which may or may not be worth much.


#31
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From: Port Angeles, WA
Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
If you plan on keeping that saddle, then the most understated but classic look would be the black hoods, black tape and either black or the old-fashioned silver cable housing. (OK, technically that is clear-over-silver-colored metal housing, but I've had another C&Ver tell me it looks just right on one of my vintage rides)
You want the understated and classy girls to run after you, right, not the tarted-up harlots?
You want the understated and classy girls to run after you, right, not the tarted-up harlots?
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●







