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RC5AL Rider 05-24-10 06:56 AM

matching wheels
 
Is it ok if my wheels dont match my bike? I have a blue bike but i want to put some red/white/black wheels on it. Thanks

kindablue 05-24-10 07:06 AM

maybe

RC5AL Rider 05-24-10 07:12 AM

depending on what?

MajorMantra 05-24-10 07:27 AM

I'm sorry, that's not allowed.

RC5AL Rider 05-24-10 07:34 AM

but they are really nice i hate to have them just sitting in the wheel bags

Reggieb 05-24-10 07:39 AM


Originally Posted by RC5AL Rider (Post 10856926)
but they are really nice i hate to have them just sitting in the wheel bags

Well, that's illegal. What are they? If they are nice, send them to me, I will give them a matching home.

himespau 05-24-10 07:43 AM

I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to disagree with Reggie here. I say, if the wheels are nice you should keep them and build a new bike around them. To give you room (and the motivation to do so), you should send your current bike to me along with a $150 disposal fee...

Andy Somnifac 05-24-10 07:58 AM

Please hand in your roadie card. You're out of the club for even considering this.

RC5AL Rider 05-24-10 08:00 AM

where could i get a cheap black frame?

powers2b 05-24-10 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by RC5AL Rider (Post 10857032)
where could i get a cheap black frame?

Krylon

Enjoy

thump55 05-24-10 08:37 AM

My wheels don't match my bike. I got over it, you will too.

kindablue 05-24-10 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by thump55 (Post 10857222)
My wheels don't match my bike. I got over it, you will too.

I recommend years of psychotherapy. This kind of thing can leave some serious scars.

RC5AL Rider 05-26-10 03:31 PM

http://www.amclassic.com/en/products...ls/420road.php

these wheels on this bike?? yes or no??

http://ibikedb.net/bikes/31066-blue-rc5-al

GreenD 05-26-10 03:41 PM

They make them in blue too. Not aero3's but.....
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...xenithpro.html

mitty2328 05-26-10 04:18 PM

they'll look fine. You have some white on your bike and red will just make the wheels stick out even more. IMO.

cricket1116 05-26-10 04:44 PM

think they would look pretty cool......

RC5AL Rider 05-27-10 06:42 AM


Originally Posted by GreenD (Post 10870372)
They make them in blue too. Not aero3's but.....
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...xenithpro.html

these are sweet but i believe these are only a team issue wheel.. i wish i could get ahold of some tho

glacious 05-27-10 08:19 AM

Don't worry about the color, it's all personal preference. if you hate it and can't stand to be seen on it, don't do it. if you like it, go for it.

... and as stated above, there is always spraypaint ;)

pdedes 05-27-10 08:43 AM

i don't care if your wheels don't match. you shouldn't either.

coasting 05-27-10 09:12 AM

oh this thread is so apt for me.

i swapped the wheels on 2 bikes around to see how they felt and it turns out i want to swap them permanently. The problem is the tyres are part of the whole theme of each bike. One is blue/yellow theme and the other is white/red. But now I have yellow tyres on the white/red and red tyres on the bue/yellow.

the tyres are so hard to put on they gave me blisters so i really don't want to swap tyres, but i look at the bikes and they look like they are sad.

10 Wheels 05-27-10 09:14 AM


Originally Posted by coasting (Post 10874216)
oh this thread is so apt for me.

i swapped the wheels on 2 bikes around to see how they felt and it turns out i want to swap them permanently. The problem is the tyres are part of the whole theme of each bike. One is blue/yellow theme and the other is white/red. But now I have yellow tyres on the white/red and red tyres on the bue/yellow.

the tyres are so hard to put on they gave me blisters so i really don't want to swap tyres, but i look at the bikes and they look like they are sad.

Your bikes now match your personallity....

coasting 05-27-10 09:14 AM


Originally Posted by 10 Wheels (Post 10874226)
Your bikes now match your personallity....


confused? needing therapy?

10 Wheels 05-27-10 09:15 AM

Tint your hair Pink.

Kauzman01 05-27-10 09:30 AM


Originally Posted by RC5AL Rider (Post 10856776)
Is it ok if my wheels dont match my bike? I have a blue bike but i want to put some red/white/black wheels on it. Thanks

Yeah, just don't put them in the same load of laundry together. The colors will bleed and you'll get a sissy looking frame and a grey looking wheel. Oh, and make sure you take the bar tape and tires off before you wash them too.


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