Blingy-Pimpy question.

Splottboy
Splottboy Posts: 3,695
edited July 2010 in MTB general
New frame, Matt Black...

Wheels, white mainly...

Kit, decals, highlights, mainly red...

QUESTION: Gear cables ? Black, White, Grey or Red ?

( Mrs suggested White...)

Ta!

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  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    white on black looks very trick :D
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    Yep, maybe the Mrs got something there.

    But, I'd look good on Janet Jackson too!
  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    pass that sentiment onto the missus.
    and find your cables cut a short while later :D
  • underdog
    underdog Posts: 292
    Has to be white 8)
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    standard shimano outers and stainless steel inners with the black sealed ferrules.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    That's not a Bling-Pimpy answer :!: .... that's function over form. But that's what I'd have...
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    So boring, old, plain, Shimano white outers then, eh?

    Understated, cheapish, good contrast...

    You have used the Force well young Bikewalkers.
  • RobGT
    RobGT Posts: 132
    I have pink gear cables on my bike...... :shock:

    And yes I am a bloke... :D
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    My first Coyote, REAL Mtb was a "dusky red" in my mind.

    Pink, according to the Mrs...

    Talking of Pink, she was taken to A and E in Germany as a wire act went wrong, and she got mullered against some metal posts. OUCH!

    But, the best thing is, she TWITTERED that "I was drug off stage..."

    So, a couple of days in Germany and shes using the local dialect/products!!!
  • mcj78
    mcj78 Posts: 634
    I'm pretty partial to the old Shimano XTR/DA grey stuff myself - not sure if they still make it though, seem to remember the last lot I bought was on sale for much cheapness, mmm, cheapness :wink:
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  • richen
    richen Posts: 156
    i have some very nice goodridge carbon cable outers, very smooth shifts and look very nice to IMHO :) but on a white frame, maybe white will look sweet with the black frame!
  • Louis84
    Louis84 Posts: 135
    If your bike was only black and white, I'd go with the grey cables, However, because there is also red involved, I'd go with white.

    Why don't you take a photo of your bike and change the colour's of the cables in photoshop. Don't foorget to post them on here aswell though because I want my vote to be counted!......I DEMAND MY VOICE BE HEARD
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    PHOTOSHOP?! I can barely cut-and-paste, lol!!!!
    I was a '57 baby, so I'll have ask me kids.

    According to the Mrs, I'm still 16...mentally at least.

    Still climbing like a teenager, after 38 yrs of constant physical training.

    WHITE: Seems to be the main colour, or lack of colour, all round.
  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    jagwire switchalligator sleek Braided silevr outers! match them up with some nice braided hydraulic brake cables too!!
    Timmo.
    After all, I am Cornish!
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    Cotic Soul, The bike of Legends!:wink: Yes, I Am a bike tart!
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  • cycle monster
    cycle monster Posts: 448
    Sarcastersonic will be on here soon telling you which colour makes your bike faster! :D Still, if you don;t fall off your bike or get told off here, you are not pushing the limits! :lol:
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    With a combined leg age of 106, I still go hard.
    Whether its still FAST, thats debatable.

    Mind you, I was riding with a Young rider, XC/Dh dude, very fit/fast on the Marin.

    He asked, " Do you ALWAYS ride like this?"

    I was confused for a minute and said, "Like what?"

    He replied, "Like this, FAST?!"

    Made my day!!!!

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