Stupid aesthetic issues
04-26-05, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by baj32161
I understand that...and that is going to be my next purchase...and even then, the reflector stays.
actually, people will think it's okay to run into you, so nevermind
04-26-05, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by baj32161
The dork disk WILL be coming off the next time I take off the rear wheel ....
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Having been hit by a car, I can respect the relector, but the dork disk is treason.
04-26-05, 11:39 AM
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What exactly is the point of the frisbee on my rear wheel anyway? why wouldn't i want it on there?
so i've been thinking a lot about bottle cages recently. my bike is primarily gold and red, with a touch of yellow. i have black bottle cages but wouldn't mind checking out some fly yellow ones. The saddle, stem, bars, seatpost, etc are all black and i think a little bright color would look real cool.
i just remembered i need to remove those reflectors from my wheels! AH!
so i've been thinking a lot about bottle cages recently. my bike is primarily gold and red, with a touch of yellow. i have black bottle cages but wouldn't mind checking out some fly yellow ones. The saddle, stem, bars, seatpost, etc are all black and i think a little bright color would look real cool.
i just remembered i need to remove those reflectors from my wheels! AH!
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For us non-aesthetic minded folks, why is the "dork-disc" bad? And if, by chance, I wanted to join the legions of aestheticites, how would I take it off?
04-26-05, 12:31 PM
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It's not about the bike!
You need to start thinking of green socks now...
You need to start thinking of green socks now...
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04-26-05, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jitteringjr
Time to think of a reason to take off the rear wheel? Better yet just cut the silly thing off.
Having been hit by a car, I can respect the relector, but the dork disk is treason.
Having been hit by a car, I can respect the relector, but the dork disk is treason.
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04-26-05, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by khuon
It's not about the bike!
You need to start thinking of green socks now...
You need to start thinking of green socks now...
(hmmmmmm)
I should've bought a scooter
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Originally Posted by baj32161
You know, I never actually thought of cutting the damn thing off. gotta get the hacksaw.
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Originally Posted by khuon
Tin snips work well too. As does plant pruning shears... don't tell my wife how I know this.
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04-26-05, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by baj32161
Glad to see that you guys agree...I think they look much better...next come the silver bottles....woo hooo
look out!!!!
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04-26-05, 03:56 PM
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Second the pruning shears, (don't tell my wife either), and make sure you don't cut any spokes...you kinda need those.
A lot of people take it off because of aesthetics...it is there to stop your chain from comitting harrycarey into your spokes. But reason says if your derailleur is that out of whack, then you deserve to have the chain jump in your spokes.
In MTB, the idea was to remove it before it removed itself (broke) and ended up hula-hooping your hub during a ride (not good). From a roadbike standpoint, pure aesthetics, plus weightweenie watch! Gotta count those grams...
A lot of people take it off because of aesthetics...it is there to stop your chain from comitting harrycarey into your spokes. But reason says if your derailleur is that out of whack, then you deserve to have the chain jump in your spokes.
In MTB, the idea was to remove it before it removed itself (broke) and ended up hula-hooping your hub during a ride (not good). From a roadbike standpoint, pure aesthetics, plus weightweenie watch! Gotta count those grams...
04-26-05, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by celticfrost
DON'T get silver bottles --- if you do that, they'll totally overshadow the silver cages. Get black bottles instead, that way they'll contrast the silver of the cages and the cages will look that much better. Also, the black bottles will look good w/ the black seat, tires and handlebar tape.
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04-26-05, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by baj32161
Too late...already got 'em. I like 'em too
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Originally Posted by clfjmpr44
Second the pruning shears, (don't tell my wife either), and make sure you don't cut any spokes...you kinda need those.
A lot of people take it off because of aesthetics...it is there to stop your chain from comitting harrycarey into your spokes. But reason says if your derailleur is that out of whack, then you deserve to have the chain jump in your spokes.
In MTB, the idea was to remove it before it removed itself (broke) and ended up hula-hooping your hub during a ride (not good). From a roadbike standpoint, pure aesthetics, plus weightweenie watch! Gotta count those grams...
A lot of people take it off because of aesthetics...it is there to stop your chain from comitting harrycarey into your spokes. But reason says if your derailleur is that out of whack, then you deserve to have the chain jump in your spokes.
In MTB, the idea was to remove it before it removed itself (broke) and ended up hula-hooping your hub during a ride (not good). From a roadbike standpoint, pure aesthetics, plus weightweenie watch! Gotta count those grams...
The only thing I have in common with weenies is that I have probably eaten way too many of them (with mustard and onions, of course).
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04-26-05, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by celticfrost
uuggghhhhh --- you messed it up.
I jes caint hep it!!!
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04-26-05, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by clfjmpr44
From a roadbike standpoint, pure aesthetics, plus weightweenie watch! Gotta count those grams...
P.S. Yes... I know I need to wash my bike.
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Don't use the wife's shears on that one... that looks like a new pair of shears would be being purchased.
You're right though about the 27 dwarfing it and making it moot, therefore take it off.
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You're right though about the 27 dwarfing it and making it moot, therefore take it off.
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Originally Posted by clfjmpr44
Don't use the wife's shears on that one... that looks like a new pair of shears would be being purchased.
You're right though about the 27 dwarfing it and making it moot, therefore take it off.
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You're right though about the 27 dwarfing it and making it moot, therefore take it off.
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Yes, I added red bottle cadges to my red Cannondale and red Look pedals.
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Originally Posted by baj32161
Does it really get THAT bad?!?! 
04-26-05, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Avalanche325
I saw a guy on a blue bike, with a blue saddle, blue handlebar tape, blue tires, shorts, jersey, gloves, helmet, cages, and blue liquid in his bottles. He was probably even feeling blue.
I wear blue on the outside
Cause blue is how I feel on the inside
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I even saw an ad in Cycle Sport for green and silver Sierra Nevada Pedals...if I ever see them, they're mine....now THAT would be too cool!!!
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05-07-05, 10:19 AM
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What are you waiting for? Get those pedals!
My bike is blue, and most of my clothing blue and black. I have to say, I feel properly posed when riding Trinity in full blue kit.
After several months of riding it, the wife finally got me to buy a red jersey. Mainly cuz it was on sale.
My bike is blue, and most of my clothing blue and black. I have to say, I feel properly posed when riding Trinity in full blue kit.
After several months of riding it, the wife finally got me to buy a red jersey. Mainly cuz it was on sale.
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Hey Patriot..don't ever let me around your bike and turn your back on it...THEN the cops would have something on me
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