Reddraggon has made me feel inadequate
Harry B
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His new bike over on the know how forum makes my Cayo Expert look really dull 
Any ideas on how to sex it up a bit? i was thinking about changing the saddle to something, more comfortable, and red!. Decent red bar tape could be added to make it stand out a bit.
What is it about red on road bikes or is it just me :oops:
Any ideas on how to sex it up a bit? i was thinking about changing the saddle to something, more comfortable, and red!. Decent red bar tape could be added to make it stand out a bit.
What is it about red on road bikes or is it just me :oops:
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a change of bar tape colour and matching tyres can make a massive difference on a bike
go for blue or yellow or something - see what it works out like - these are consumables anyway so they won't be on for years even if you don't like 'em
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So should I change my bar tape which is currently being held on round the brake levers by electrical tape (of the same colour I hasten to add).0
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redddraggon wrote:Harry B wrote:His new bike over on the know how forum makes my Cayo Expert look really dull
Just look at my Virtuoso instead, and it'll make your Cayo look far better!
Though It's really rather dull without the decals. I just need to find some stylish decals now!
I think you're right. It needs something on the frame but not too much. I like the carbon weave. My Focus is similar but it's plastered in decals everywhere
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Reddraggon, I've just looked at your Virtuoso. That's way too much red :?0
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Harry don't you own a Prince - is that not bling enough for you? :shock:
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jashburnham wrote:Harry don't you own a Prince - is that not bling enough for you? :shock:
Nope, different Harry I think0 -
I tell you what I'd like you to change . . . your fucking name.
Two HarryBs is definiitely one too many.
Jash, yes I do have a Prince (just like yours and it's very bling. What's more it will be even more bling this summer when it gets some carbon wheels0 -
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Harry B wrote:What is it about red on road bikes or is it just me :oops:
no its not just you, plenty of red on mine!0 -
Yes Reddraggons' bike is sweet as a button and it probably wouldn't benefit from a set of ruby red balls hanging off the seat but yours might, mine too come to think of it.
Lots of us can't splurge on the latest and greatest but we can add a little bling to our old rides, mine is a 98 Merida, compleatly worn out after 10 seasons,
After 2 months chasing Dura ace parts on ebay around Europe I've fitted new 9 speed shifters (complete with all cables) bottom bracket ,headset, cranks, chainrings, chain, rear cassette and easton wheels complete with vittoria tyres all for £396.00 :P
And I even got new bar tape.
Now to wait for the snow to melt..............all
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Sorry. Blue is the fastest colour.0
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Yep...blue is best/fastest........
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It's a law of nature. Mountain bikes are blue, road bikes are red
Not always
"Take me Garth"
"Where? I'm low on gas and you need a jacket"0 -
Nah. fast cars are red. Fast bikes are blue!0
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Nope, its definately red that does the job. I put some red bar tape on it on Saturday, went out Sunday and was much faster 0
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Heavymental wrote:Fast bikes are blue!
Totally agree, blue and white has always been the fastest colour......
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Harry B wrote:Nope, its definately red that does the job. I put some red bar tape on it on Saturday, went out Sunday and was much faster
Maybe you're colour blind and its actually blue after all!? 0
