Originally Posted by
cyclic_eric
cb400bill's Trek looks like what I'd like. And maybe Reflector Guy has it right, 'because racecar.'
But when you like your ride, or have spent quality time on it, it's nice to have some personalization.
Each of my bikes IS personalized, as none is identical to any other bike out there. Even on my least-modified bike, the saddle, bar tape, pedals, bottle cages, and a couple newer parts were all of my choosing; my custom gravel bike is certainly they only one quite like it in the world - it's unique enough that it doesn't have a serial number - it just is it's own thing.
And then we're not even getting into the nicks and scratches and such that make a bike mine - what I call "patina."