Aesthetics... How anal are you?
02-08-13, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by RoadMike
The fact that he said all of that without mentioning the fact that you still haven't gone clipless tells me this friend of your is a wanker that needs to put some more miles in. As was mentioned earlier, the fact that he had to pick your bike up to know around how much it weighed was a pretty dead give away as well. The opinions of those you can drop do not matter.
02-08-13, 08:46 AM
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Im very ocd with not just not how my bike looks, but what I'm wearing as well. I know I'm far from pro, but I have always been the king of person to at least look pro. That's with any sport I do. I know some people just don't care which is fine also. Just like most things on here, its a personal thing.
02-08-13, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by antmeeks
Well...
My bike is black, white & orange.
I just bought a set of Fulcrum Racing 3's and the decals are black, white & red.
It bothers me.
My bike is black, white & orange.
I just bought a set of Fulcrum Racing 3's and the decals are black, white & red.
It bothers me.
02-08-13, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Dog
Sometimes this site makes me shake my head.
02-08-13, 09:20 AM
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i used to be an ass too.
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02-08-13, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Sidney Porter
I would [take] the stickers off of the wheels.
Fulcrum's 2013 decals are just black & white with no other color.
So I'm having my LBS try to source a set of these new decals from one of their US distributors, so that I can rebadge my wheels to be aesthetically pleasing.
Of course, I will otherwise just de-badge them and run them stealth.
02-08-13, 09:59 AM
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When did you stop caring?
02-08-13, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Adrianinkc
gear needs to match.
02-08-13, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by StanSeven
You mean 8 speed gears to match spokes in multiples - 16 spoke from wheels and 24 rear?
02-08-13, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Six jours
IOW, you and your friend are having a spat about how to match your accessories to your outfits, and so you came here to ask for relationship advice.
Not that there's anything wrong with that!
Not that there's anything wrong with that!
Back to "anal dude"... actually, he's an active cyclist and runner. He's pretty anal, but never thought he'd be a hundred fold when it comes to this hobby.
02-08-13, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Machka
You realise he's just teasing you ... pushing your buttons ... pulling your leg. Grab a sense of humour and laugh about it. 
02-08-13, 11:32 AM
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The older I get, the more tolerant I become of aesthetic imperfections. Some days, I'm downright Fredly.
02-08-13, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by gundom66
So I'm pretty anal on some things. When I bought my road bike, I was asking questions about what would be best with it or not, and got tagged as a typical roadie ocd. Don't mind... don't care. Anyway, a buddy of mine finally had a chance to see my bike last night. First thing he said is that it's too black and I should flare it up a bit. Then he got down to the color of my helmet and shoes. That since I have a black on black bike, that I should be all black as well. Or at least not white nor red nor blue but flouro-green or yellow for visibility. Then he said since I have a white helmet and shoes with some hint of red, that I should change the saddle and handlebar tape to white with white wall tires and red anodized brakes. Here I am looking at him if he was joking or not, and really... he is pretty serious... Somebody woke up with a stick up his ass.
Then he picked up my bike and said it's too heavy. I believe with pedals and cages, it's either high 16 or low 17... I'm happy with it, but here he is telling me to spend more cash to switch out the wheels, to change the drive train to Red, blah blah blah blah blah.
I'm about to unfriend this so-called buddy just because he irritates me. Do any of you guys get this anal about bikes whether it's yours or not? Just wondering...
Then he picked up my bike and said it's too heavy. I believe with pedals and cages, it's either high 16 or low 17... I'm happy with it, but here he is telling me to spend more cash to switch out the wheels, to change the drive train to Red, blah blah blah blah blah.
I'm about to unfriend this so-called buddy just because he irritates me. Do any of you guys get this anal about bikes whether it's yours or not? Just wondering...
02-08-13, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Adrianinkc
No. Shoes, helmet, outfit.
02-08-13, 12:00 PM
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How do you feel about mismatched tires, say a Vittoria on the front and a Michelin on the rear?
02-08-13, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gundom66
So I'm pretty anal on some things. When I bought my road bike, I was asking questions about what would be best with it or not, and got tagged as a typical roadie ocd. Just wondering...
Aluminum bike parts should be silver - anodized silver. Coloured components are an indication of an inferior product that the manufacturer has tried to bling up with colour. Or worse, a cheap product that has a poor finish that has been painted to smooth it out. With just the native silver finish and a clear anodization to prevent oxidation, it is easier to inspect for critical flaws - such as cracks.
Wheels should have more spokes in the rear that the front. The rear wheel bears most of the weight and takes most of the big hits. Same goes for tires and rims. Rear tires and rims can and should be made to a heavier spec. than fronts. If you have the same tires and rims on the front and rear, you either have too much strength in the front or too little in the rear.
Stickers: why should you be an unpaid rolling billboard for a bike company? Small discreet stickers are OK. An exception is if your stickers are funny or ironic. Example: I am hunting high and low for a 1999-2003 vintage team bike with the garish USPS colours. I am also looking for bikes with Enron and Parmalat themes.
02-08-13, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gundom66
He's been bugging me about when I'm gonna get my road bike, then now that I have one, I get this attitude. To top it off, I basically try to shrug the whole conversation that night and asked when he wants to go biking. Maybe he can give me some new tips since it has been 20 years from when I was active at this hobby. He said for me to build my core first and when he thinks I'm ready, only then he'll ride with me. O.o
02-08-13, 12:24 PM
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Even if he was at the same fitness level sounds like someone I would not want to ride with anyways. I bet he is the type to not stop when someone gets a flat etc.
02-08-13, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by caloso
How do you feel about mismatched tires, say a Vittoria on the front and a Michelin on the rear?
02-08-13, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by caloso
How do you feel about mismatched tires, say a Vittoria on the front and a Michelin on the rear?
02-08-13, 02:32 PM
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lets see, my shoes are black, shorts are black, typically wear white ankle socks and white jersey, black gloves, carbon fiber pattern bell helmet. current bike is white/blue, black bar tape and seat, mavic aksium rims have red lettering on 'em and I don't care. from a clothing standpoint for the most part I buy stuff that is pretty neutral so it never really ~mismatches~ anything I might be riding. like svtmike, I won't mismatch tires if I can help it, a habit I got into when I used to road race motorcycles (like tires had similar 'stick' and similar radius profiles). I'm not anal about it but I am cognizant of it.
02-08-13, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by AdelaaR
Your friend is right.
A white helmet on a black bike? Seriously?
A white helmet on a black bike? Seriously?
02-08-13, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sandiegodan
Should be OK before Labor Day. White after Labor Day just isn't done.
I suppose that's because it's something cultural.
