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Old 08-07-10, 12:47 AM
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what tape/hoods

serious question here very important

what do you guys think?

oh and before anyone says "white garage shot needed" it ain't white and its dark outside lol


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Old 08-07-10, 01:11 AM
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the white looks good but gets really dirty quickly. Id say keep the black hoods and try to find a blue that matches that patch on the toptube.
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Old 08-07-10, 01:16 AM
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ooh nice didn't even think of blue nice thanks.

yeah the white tape can be a pain but that tape has approx. 5-6k miles on it simple green cleans it right up.

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Old 08-07-10, 01:25 AM
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I don't even know why you have the other options up there, white tape is the way to go, otherwise you will get dropped.
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Old 08-07-10, 03:58 AM
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As is.
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as is but add in some red bar end caps. later.
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I would say blue also to bring out that touc of blue in the decals, or red for the forkends and skewers
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