Colored Tire -- Yes/No?
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Colored Tire -- Yes/No?
While I'm waiting for my replacement Conti GP 4000, I put this "spare" red tire on that I had in the garage. Maybe when it's time to re-tire I should get red 4000s, what do you think?
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It could work. The silver fork might help it not become too much. You might have to change out the red bar tape if it's overwhelming. Just something to break up the monochromatic scheme a bit.
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I think I'll go for colored GP4000s next time ... it's all about style.
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on your red frame Id say no.
for a while I had some white striped on my bike but it is just black and white. It looked ok when new but now im using black only.
for a while I had some white striped on my bike but it is just black and white. It looked ok when new but now im using black only.
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Yes! But only if you're a yuppie riding a "fixie" in a city.
The only red real men should have on their tyres is the blood of unwary pedestrians.
The only red real men should have on their tyres is the blood of unwary pedestrians.
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Yep! Too much red.
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Yes - and change the saddle to red and don't forget to wear a red jersey! As the man said, it's all about style!
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