Originally Posted by
jefscolnago
Not always true but on that specific bike, the black makes it pop... and I mean *POP! The skinwalls, as pictured, act almost more like camouflage and as you can see, the bike actually starts to **fade into the background.
* good
** not good
Yeah, I think this about sums it up. Turns out Compass does make this tire in full black... I just don't want to plunk down the price of admission for another set.
I'm sure I'll come up with something. Eventually. Dang it.
Originally Posted by
980C Rider
On a personal note, it's nice to see another rider that still uses clips and straps...
You'll see more than a few bikes running clips and straps here in the C&V.
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