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Old 10-03-14, 10:22 AM
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Aesthetics opinions, bike chain

I know everyone has different tastes but I'm just curious what you guys think.
I'm planning on getting the blue Wabi classic frame and having all other components completely black. Now I can't decide if I should stick with a black chain or go for a gold one. I'm thinking gold might look over but am not sure. Opinions? Which would you choose?
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Gold, especially if you plan on using gumwalls.

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Gold if you never leave it outside. Black if you do.
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Not doing gumwalls but I think the gold will still look sick. I'm thinking on getting the gold KMC K710SL. Couldn't decide between that and the izumi Eco but I think I decided on the kmc.
I love your chain how it's gold and black.
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Gold is like 2010. I thought we had moved on to bacon flavored chains.
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I don't eat pork. Not planning on riding it either
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Gold, especially if you plan on using gumwalls.

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Such a good looking bike...

What tires are those? I can't quite make it out. The logo doesn't quite look like paselas.
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Nickel KMC Z710.
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Nickel KMC Z710.
Yep. Unless there is gold on the bike, I'd stay with silver to contrast the chainwheel.
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Originally Posted by Flatulentfox
Such a good looking bike...

What tires are those? I can't quite make it out. The logo doesn't quite look like paselas.
Pasela PT.
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