A question of taste

dhope
dhope Posts: 6,699
edited August 2012 in Commuting chat
So, N+1 occurred yesterday.

Lovely bike, pristine condition, bit of a bargain I reckon, albeit with mostly stock parts.

55cm ctt Condor Tempo in aqua
Condor Silver brake levers
Condor Silver Supremacy Brakes
Sugino Uno Silver 170mm cranks with 48T
Sugino Uno Bottom Bracket
Izumi Silver Chain
19T fixed cnc Sprocket
Deda 215 Bars
Stem Deda logo
Condor Cork Tape
Fizik Aliante saddle
Silver Uno hubs with 32h Condor deep v black rim, butted stainless spokes
Vredestein Ricorso 700*23c
Silver SKS guards

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As I bemoaned in the SCR thread, it only has a 19 tooth sprocket, meaning I spin out far too quickly. I've got a pair of handbuilt track wheels that I was running on the other bike, black 40mm Weinmann DP18 rims and no braking surface on the back. Would black rims work with silver guards or am I breaking rules? Is this an excuse to buy a new wheelset from someone else (yes, I could just change the sprocket, shhhh).

Also, bar tape. I know it's blue and the frame is blue, but it's not the same blue so probably needs changing. And I'll remove the rear brake but probably leave the lever on as I think one hood looks strange.

Other comments?
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,768
    I must say the only thing that grated with me the first time you posted pictures was that the bar tape was the wrong blue. Black tape, black wheels and black guards. I prefer black guards because you lose them against the tyre, I've never seen silver tyres.
    Apologies for my nit picking, still a very nice looking bike.
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Veronese68 wrote:
    I must say the only thing that grated with me the first time you posted pictures was that the bar tape was the wrong blue. Black tape, black wheels and black guards. I prefer black guards because you lose them against the tyre, I've never seen silver tyres.
    Apologies for my nit picking, still a very nice looking bike.
    Thinking silver guards on all black rims would be too visible, wasn't thinking there were silver tyres about :)

    Nitpick away though, that's what the thread is for
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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    you might wanna fit some pedals...

    ... Just saying. :D
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    rubertoe wrote:
    you might wanna fit some pedals...

    ... Just saying. :D

    Actually, I have some A530 pedals on it but tempted to swap them for some spare A520's as I think they'd fit the bike a bit better :roll:
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  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    that bar tape hurts my feelings

    plus, doesn't bar tape have to match your saddle?!

    come on dhope pull your self together man

    she does look nice though
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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    I would definitely change the tape, and I would also consider going for black guards unless you get some white tyres.
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    mudcow007 wrote:
    that bar tape hurts my feelings

    plus, doesn't bar tape have to match your saddle?!

    come on dhope pull your self together man

    she does look nice though

    Saddle will be changed to my Brooks B17.
    Plus, I've only owned her for 16 hours! I'm seeking help on the bar tape issue. There's only so much one man can do, isn't admitting the faults my first step to redemption?
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I can't see the pics!!! I love the Tempo. I want one.
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  • walkingbootweather
    walkingbootweather Posts: 2,443
    dhope wrote:

    Also, bar tape. I know it's blue and the frame is blue, but it's not the same blue so probably needs changing.

    Yes ,you need to change the bar tape to match or contrast with the frame, and while you are at it, your garage door is the wrong shade of blue and needs to match too.
    :wink:

    Saddles and bar tape need to go together like shoes and handbag - at least that's what I've heard :oops:

    Nice bike btw.
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    edited July 2012
    clarkey cat wrote:
    I can't see the pics!!! I love the Tempo. I want one.
    They're on dropbox so maybe company firewall blocking? Should work from a smartphone.
    walkingbootweather wrote:
    your garage door is the wrong shade of blue and needs to match too.
    :wink:
    I did notice that too. It's the previous owner's door, we have him to blame for mismatching blues. Though I'll let him off given the condition of the rest of the bike.
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    Personally, I say that bar tape should match the colour of the decals, a nice silver-grey white or even red would look good here.
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  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    New tape to match new saddle.
    Silver guards are okay.
    A520s are much better than A530s on a road bike.

    That's all. :wink: Nice!
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Nice bike i'd not bother with black guards, if it's a commute bike it will be covered in grot soon enought!

    The blue bar tape though, does jar somewhat. black or brown? to go with the saddle?
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    roger merriman wrote:
    The blue bar tape though, does jar somewhat. black or brown? to go with the saddle?
    Black Brooks B17 to be moved from existing bike. So probably black tape. Now to UTFS and find best bar tape to get.
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    ask this guy - he seems to give advice on look and style of bikes for a living!

    http://biketart.cc/ask-the-bike-tart/
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Black lizard skin bar tape arrived and chain tool brought in to swap wheelsets.
    Pinched the A520s and a Brooks Swallow from the Cooper Reims (which looks like it's heading for the classifieds :() but it's tan rather than black like the B17. Could stick with the Fizik that came on the bike...
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  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    Tan tape until you swap then seat then. It's the rules, innit?
    Should look nice on a steel bike into the bargain. :P
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    daviesee wrote:
    Tan tape until you swap then seat then. It's the rules, innit?
    Should look nice on a steel bike into the bargain. :P

    No no, I've swapped no saddles yet. Decisions to be made before swapping.

    I am thinking I need new bars though as they're silver and that's not really on when the stem, headset and tape are black...
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  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    dhope wrote:
    daviesee wrote:
    Tan tape until you swap then seat then. It's the rules, innit?
    Should look nice on a steel bike into the bargain. :P

    No no, I've swapped no saddles yet. Decisions to be made before swapping.

    I am thinking I need new bars though as they're silver and that's not really on when the stem, headset and tape are black...
    Oh, I thought you had the tan Brooks on.
    I am going the opposite way. Started off all black up front but now got silver headset & stem with bars to come. Then I will have the same problem. White tape on silver bars? Not sure but I do have a white saddle creating the conundrum.
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Hmm, I may have dibs on some American Classics. Decals off maybe so they're not too loud?

    Edit: having thought about this, stickers on I think
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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    dhope wrote:
    Hmm, I may have dibs on some American Classics. Decals off maybe so they're not too loud?

    Edit: having thought about this, stickers on I think

    This is a thread entitled 'A question of taste' - that precludes any suggestion of retaining the stickers on American Classics wheels. :lol:
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Rolf F wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Hmm, I may have dibs on some American Classics. Decals off maybe so they're not too loud?

    Edit: having thought about this, stickers on I think

    This is a thread entitled 'A question of taste' - that precludes any suggestion of retaining the stickers on American Classics wheels. :lol:
    Ah bugger, I was concerned about this...
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  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    I'll take a look at your old one btw but can you repost images - they've dropped off...
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    MonkeyMonster wrote:
    I'll take a look at your old one btw but can you repost images - they've dropped off...
    Ah the pics I posted were the ones the guy selling it took, seems he's taken them down so I'll have to take my own.
    There's a small pic of the old one in my sig (fixed steel).

    Edit, there's the gallery. Deep rims since, new tape coming and possibly new wheels.
    https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/7353953 ... o?h=a492ec
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Before
    Condor_Before.JPG

    After
    Condor_After.JPG

    And looks nicer in person I think
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  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    dhope wrote:
    Before
    Condor_Before.JPG

    After
    Condor_After.JPG

    And looks nicer in person I think

    That frame would look nice with tractor wheels on, to be fair. The bar tape makes the difference!
  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    dhope wrote:
    Before
    Condor_Before.JPG

    After
    Condor_After.JPG

    And looks nicer in person I think


    I like, only thing is the wheel decals, they make it look a bit busy, the frame looks very nice though, nice colour
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    +1 on the wheel decals.
    Very nice otherwise. :P
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Hmmm, so decals off completely or just cut down a bit...

    Or just leave it and make sure I'm faster than anyone with quieter rims
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  • Sharkyssurfers
    Sharkyssurfers Posts: 767
    I personally would get rid of both the aero decals as that is what is making it look at bit to busy for me
    Sorry its not me it's the bike ;o)

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