help me make my bike look cool
10-01-03, 03:06 PM
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2003 kona cinder cone. shimnano 555 disc brakes and marzocchi exr air fork(getting it upgrade to 100mm) xt derailur
10-01-03, 03:14 PM
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I have to agree with LowCel, but if you really think that having a sexy bike will somehow make biking more fun and want to spend some money, get a custom paint job, just make sure its not an American flag. But that'll probably be more then $30.00.
10-01-03, 03:15 PM
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The orange rollers are part of a chain guide, for DH/FR keeps the chain on when things get a bit hairy
I think EVIL bashrings look good too, also all black bikes are nice to me, probably the main reason i wanted the Giant XtC SE2
I think EVIL bashrings look good too, also all black bikes are nice to me, probably the main reason i wanted the Giant XtC SE2
10-01-03, 03:33 PM
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The most badass bike I've seen was a full rigid Redline with a rack on the back and red rims - the rider was boosting an 8ft drop at the time - that may have helped the aesthetics a bit
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IMO, Fenders dont look cool at all. Sometimes I like bar ends sometimes I dont. Dual Water Bottle cages looks cool to me too.
10-01-03, 10:15 PM
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Rename your thread "Help me turn my bike into a poseur ride" because without skills the new stuff is a waste
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10-07-03, 03:52 PM
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There are two things that make you kickass. First, how good you ride, whether that means you're fast, technical, or whatever. 2nd how much you love the sport. There is a 3rd also, your mechanical knowledge.
What your bike is, or what it looks like, has very little to do with being cool.
RaceFace and FSA and fenders are what I'd go with though, if I was insecure about my cyclisthood.
What your bike is, or what it looks like, has very little to do with being cool.
RaceFace and FSA and fenders are what I'd go with though, if I was insecure about my cyclisthood.
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10-07-03, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by booyah
ODI lock-on grips...
Mud...
Beefy fork...
Dirt...
Agressive tread tires...
Mud...
Black spokes...
Did I mention mud and dirt?
Ride the bike. Don't just make it look tough - prove it to be tough!
Mud...
Beefy fork...
Dirt...
Agressive tread tires...
Mud...
Black spokes...
Did I mention mud and dirt?
Ride the bike. Don't just make it look tough - prove it to be tough!
and they are free
10-07-03, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by coolio
There are two things that make you kickass. First, how good you ride, whether that means you're fast, technical, or whatever. 2nd how much you love the sport. There is a 3rd also, your mechanical knowledge.
What your bike is, or what it looks like, has very little to do with being cool.
RaceFace and FSA and fenders are what I'd go with though, if I was insecure about my cyclisthood.
What your bike is, or what it looks like, has very little to do with being cool.
RaceFace and FSA and fenders are what I'd go with though, if I was insecure about my cyclisthood.
I always find it funny how different everyones opinion is about bikes. Personally fenders aren't cool they are functional...but for straight up looks I hate water bottles on bikes, bar ends and especially frame mounted anything.
10-07-03, 09:45 PM
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here you go, those other bars were goo, but as you know anything that is carbon fiber is cool
These knee/shin guards are much more comfy and stay in one place, and are unobtrusive when riding
and last but certainly not least, you should invest in a cool helmet
These knee/shin guards are much more comfy and stay in one place, and are unobtrusive when riding
and last but certainly not least, you should invest in a cool helmet
10-08-03, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Dude, your alive...hows it going...??
I always find it funny how different everyones opinion is about bikes. Personally fenders aren't cool they are functional...but for straight up looks I hate water bottles on bikes, bar ends and especially frame mounted anything.
I always find it funny how different everyones opinion is about bikes. Personally fenders aren't cool they are functional...but for straight up looks I hate water bottles on bikes, bar ends and especially frame mounted anything.
I've been at school, and I haven't been on my bike too much lately. Trails are a little out of the way, and I've got some broken parts, and no money. Put the lime in the coconut and mix it all up, lol. I'm taking welding though, and I finish up in May, and job placement looks good. I'll be rippin up trails soon.
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